Semua Bab Alpha Dad, Cruel Mate: Bab 1 - Bab 3

‎It was past noon when we arrived at the studio complex. Madam Marissa, who had just gotten off of yet another call, stepped out of the car first.‎‎She scanned around with a small frown on her slightly wrinkled face before turning to signal that we were clear to step out as well. ‎‎Following my dearest agent's instruction, I stepped out, thanking Jade, my personal assistant, for holding the door out for me. ‎‎" Is that her?"‎‎" Oh my God, she's gorgeous." ‎‎" She looks even better in person!"‎‎A couple of awestruck stares and whispers rose from around, but I didn't pay them mind. The small crowd that lingered around, some with cameras flashing in their hands, were of course the paparazzi that couldn't be avoided. I was used to these kinds of reaction by now anyway being who I am, so I wasn't bothered. ‎‎I pulled off my shades, squinting at the glass-steel building before me. The grand entrance was manned by bodyguards, making the place obviously VIP only. ‎‎ " Not bad.

‎I didn’t stop walking until I reached the private dressing room at the far end of the studio. ‎My fingers were still trembling when I dropped into the chair.‎‎The air-conditioning hummed softly overhead, but it did nothing to cool the heat crawling under my skin.‎‎ I could still feel his gaze. I could still feel the way his eyes had stayed on me during the shoot. ‎Like I was something he couldn’t stop studying. Like I was still something he wanted.‎‎The thought made my stomach twist violently.‎‎“No,” I muttered under my breath, heaving a sharp exhale. “I’m not doing this again.” I shook my head, staring myself in the mirror to affirm.‎‎The door opened, the footsteps of the two people that came in behind me was distinct. I didn’t need to turn to know who they were.‎‎Madame Marissa walked in first, followed by Jade. Madame Marissa crossed the room, only stopping beside me.‎‎“You seem off today,” she said immediately, planting a palm on my shoulder and hunching over. "Is