At a high-end spa, Wendy was having a full body treatment with a friend, Vera.
Her friend was a rising star with a successful career.
She was an artist from Hong Kong who signed with a local agency but didn't make any significant achievements. Back then, the spotlight was on the experienced artists, the veteran leading actors and actresses, and it was difficult for her, a newbie with average acting skills, to get noticed.
In the end, she decided to ditch her career in Hong Kong and try her luck somewhere else. She quickly became well-known because she was already a big deal in the entertainment industry.
She also successfully signed with a well-reputed entertainment company, and her
career had been going smoothly these past few years.
She came back recently to attend some promotional events and made a point to meet Wendy, knowing she had just returned from abroad.
"You've been grooming this person for so long, and now someone else is swooping in and stealing him away. Are you okay with that?"
The woman was reclining on the massage table, her smooth skin covered in massage oil, being kneaded by the masseuse. She sounded rather content.
"How could I possibly be okay with that..."
Whenever Wendy thought about the sight of the two passionately kissing on the hospital sofa, her heart ached.
The man she didn't dare to touch was passionately kissing a woman.
Every time her mind settled, it would be filled with the image of him kissing that woman.
All night, whenever she closed her eyes, she would see the fiery desire in his eyes when he turned his head.
Just that look, which wasn't meant for her, made her blood boil over and over again, leaving her weak all over.
"I believe he was just momentarily bewitched, it's his first woman after all. Once the novelty wears off and he sees reality, he will come back. What I need to do is not only wait but also make him realize and come back as soon as possible."
"All men are the same. Their hearts can't belong to just one woman. With power, status, and money, what do women even count for? They could probably give their heart to any woman, but definitely not the first one. The man's first woman is often the first one to be ditched."
This was one of the insights she gained after so many years in the entertainment industry.
Wendy chuckled, "Yeah, so I'm not in a hurry. As long as he's willing to turn around in the end."
At this moment, a familiar ringtone sounded. A waiter came over with a phone.
"Miss, it's your phone."
Taking the phone, Wendy's face was tinged with a hint of melancholy, "What's up?"
After listening to the other party, Wendy's lips curled up slightly in a mix of sarcasm and pleasure.
"I get it."
After hanging up, she told the masseuse, "I'm done here."
Vera asked with a puzzled look, "What happened?"
"That woman is going shopping, and she's taking Katie with her."
Vera also sat up, her face meticulously made up. It was a face that could be displayed in public.
"What are you planning to do?"
Wendy gave a slight smile, a hint of mockery in her eyes.
"I'm going to see how that woman gets played."
Vera raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"
As the two headed to the washroom, Wendy laughed, "Katie, that useless person, is so surprisingly similar to the old me."
...
Chloe was somewhat surprised to see the woman who suddenly appeared in the living room.
The woman had thick hair that completely obscured her eyes. She had a simple ponytail, black-framed glasses, and a gray cotton and linen long dress with inevitable wrinkles.
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