The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1359

“Sabina’s company says they’re already in talks.”

Pam handed Emily a glass of water, letting out an exaggerated eye roll. “Who even knows if that’s true,” she said, her voice sharp.

The comic company hadn’t promised anything. They were being secretive, not revealing a thing about any negotiations. Maybe they were waiting for a higher offer, or maybe it was something else.

“Really?” Emily replied, not sounding all that interested. She took a sip of water, then set the glass aside and reached for her phone, excitement flickering in her eyes.

She opened her photo album, which was filled with thousands of pictures—every single one of them was Kenneth. Same face, endless different looks. She scrolled through them, grinning like an idiot.

Pam watched her fangirl and let out a frustrated sigh. “If you like Kenneth that much, why don’t you just tell him?”

“No.” Emily’s eyebrows drew together, a shadow of disappointment passing through her gaze.

Kenneth didn’t feel the same. At least as friends, they could still spend time together. If she confessed, she might lose even that.

“How do you know he doesn’t like you? You’ve never asked,” Pam pressed, leaning in with a conspiratorial smile. “What if he actually likes you back?”

“Not a chance.” Emily mumbled, “He thinks of me as just a friend.”

She finished editing a photo and posted it in Kenneth’s fan group. Within seconds, fans flooded in, the likes and comments racking up faster than she could keep up.

To the world, Emily was a glamorous celebrity. But in private, she was just another hopeless Kenneth fan.

Before she could say more, her phone buzzed twice. Kenneth’s name popped up on her screen.

Emily’s hand shook as she hurried to open the message.

Kenneth: Bro, was I hot today or what?

Emily stared at the screen, completely speechless.

She honestly wanted to strangle him right then and there.

Pam could barely contain herself. “Kenneth can help? That makes everything so much easier,” she blurted out, her excitement obvious.

Sabina had been stirring up so much buzz online, making it seem like the role was already hers. Everyone thought they’d lost their chance. But now, maybe not.

“Emily, come on, compliment him already!” Pam all but bounced in place. “Say all the things you usually say about him to me. Just type it out!”

Emily’s lips twitched in embarrassment. All those things she usually said about Kenneth… If he ever read them, she’d just want to crawl into a hole and disappear.

She hesitated for a second, then opened the chat, her fingers hovering uncertainly over the keyboard. Finally, she typed out a few simple words and hit send.

You looked great.

As soon as the message was sent, Emily felt her face and ears go bright red. It was such a basic compliment, but it still felt ridiculously awkward.

On the other end, Kenneth opened her message and glanced at it, a little smile playing at his lips.