When Ruka had perceived Veronica as her potential rival, she utterly detested Veronica. However, after she discovered Matthew’s sexual orientation, there was a total change in her attitude.
"Really? Can I?" Veronica's eyes brightened at the golden opportunity. Being a model meant working every day with a stable income. Besides, with Ruka as the middle person, Veronica might be able to clinch a contract with an agency without any problem. Hence, she would never let this chance slip through her fingers!
When she first came to Bloomstead, she did consider this job, but no company would want a nameless rookie with zero experience on runways. So, she had no choice but to work as a deliveryman and at the night market round the clock to feed her parents.
"Of course." Ruka was confident.
Hendrey couldn't help smiling as he added, "With your looks and capability, you might receive a chance to expand your career into entertainment, but don't forget about us once you hit it big!"
His joke tickled Veronica's funny bone as she let out a chuckle. "Nah, I just wanna earn money."
Despite the glitz and glamor, the entertainment industry was messy and Veronica feared she might be unable to survive until the end. Furthermore, her career is her priority. Even if she was going to be a model, her job scope stretched beyond presenting her flawless side during photo shoots and runways.
"Hendrey's right. I think you've got the potential."
"Thank you. I'll take that." "Of course, you should. I have an eye for talents." Ruka then suggested, "Since it's the end of the year, I think we should meet the president. You should try talking to him."
"Sure. I'll buy you a meal after everything's settled."
"Then, we got a deal."
The trio chattered on and on, having the time of their lives. Finally, when a gleeful Veronica returned home, she played chess with Crayson, during which she received a call from Yvonne. She didn't pick up the phone after glancing at it, though. Instead, after Crayson decided to call it a day and went to bed, she walked back to her place, which was just next to the building.
Matthew had bought the neighboring residence. With such an awesome and comfortable interior design, the decoration that Veronica's house had paled by comparison.
Veronica entered the bedroom and opened the wardrobe, only to be dumbstruck. Inside of it was a bunch of winter apparel in different colors and assortments of designs. She checked out some of them and realized that all the pieces were from the latest collections. Everything was prepared solely for her.
Touched by Matthew's consideration and affection, she felt her heart soften by his gesture. Then, just as she was thinking about him, he gave her a call.
She answered it at the drop of a hat. "You're up?"
"You haven't slept yet?" The mellifluous voice was so familiar that it soothed her heart.
Her finger grazed over the fabric as she asked, "Since when did you prepare so many clothes?"
"It was these two days." He glossed over the details, hiding that he replaced the clothes according to the change of seasons from the day he bought the house.
"I see." Veronica flopped in bed and hugged a pillow while sharing her little stories, "I ate with Hendrey today. Guess who he brought along with him."
Men's jealousy was easily evoked by the presence of love rivals that posed threats to their relationship. Matthew, who was no different from any other man, attempted to hide his growing dislike toward Hendrey. "His girlfriend?"
"Stop joking around. He brought Ruka along with him and she apologized for everything she had done to me in the past. She even said that she wants to befriend me." She sighed while twirling her hair. "If she found out that the man she met the other day was me, I bet she'll kill me because of resentment."
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