Chapter 279
Chapter 279:
Kristine scanned the message quickly. Years had passed since they last spoke, and she couldn’t read the classmate’s true intentions. Either way, Colton’s world was no longer her business. Without hesitation, she blocked the number, washed up, and went to bed.
Morning arrived. Eve’s name flashed on Kristine’s phone.
“Kristine! The show went viral! The higher-ups want us to film the next episode as soon as possible while everyone’s still buzzing. Get over here — we’ve got a lot to prepare p>
“Okay p>
𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗻
Victor had always made things easy for her. A single message was all it ever took. She sent him a quick text, grabbed her keys, and headed straight to the TV station.
As soon as she pulled up and stepped out of the car, she was met with an unusual scene — crowds packed around the entrance, blocking every inch of the walkway. She paused, puzzled, just as a wave of excited voices erupted nearby.
“He’s so attractive! I can’t get over it p>
Kristine squinted, trying to figure out what had drawn so much attention. She soon realized the crowd wasn’t waiting for the station — they had gathered around a gleaming luxury car.
That was when Colton stepped out, a massive bouquet of vivid red roses in his grip. Despite the flowers, his features stayed unreadable, a cool edge in his eyes. For a moment, the excitement melted away and the group fell quiet, almost wary of the commanding presence he projected. Without a word, people stepped aside, clearing a path straight through the crowd.
Colton’s gaze lifted and locked onto Kristine, who stood just a short distance away. A flicker of surprise crossed his face before his expression settled. He moved directly toward her, each step deliberate.
Everyone watched in silent awe.
“Wait, isn’t that the woman everyone’s been talking about online p>
“That’s her! I can’t believe we’re actually seeing her right here p>
“Does that mean the man with the roses is her boyfriend p>
“Honestly, they make such a striking pair. They look perfect together p>
As Colton drew closer, Kristine’s brow furrowed ever so slightly.
“Kristine—” Colton started, but before he could say anything more, a voice rang out nearby. “Colton, I heard you were here and came running p>
Elyse hurried over, a flicker of nerves in her gaze. When her eyes landed on the roses cradled in Colton’s arms, her expression lit up with delight. “Are those for me p>
Colton hesitated, glancing at Kristine as she walked away toward the TV station, her face unreadable. With a tight furrow in his brow, he finally handed the bouquet to Elyse. “Yeah, they’re for you p>
A blush colored her cheeks as Elyse leaned in and breathed in the roses with shy pleasure. “They’re gorgeous, and they smell amazing! Did you get these from Eyling? You always know what I love. Roses are my favorite — and you even had them delivered just for me. That’s so sweet p>
Her words tumbled out as she snuck triumphant glances at Kristine, who simply kept walking, her expression unchanged, never once looking back as she headed toward the building.