Chapter 157
“Freddy, if it’s money you want, that’s easy.” Pulling out his wallet, Jake peeled off a thick stack of bills and held them out to Freddy across the table.
Freddy reached out, ready to take the money. But just then, Jake’s hand gave a deliberate Freddy’s face.
The wad of cash smacked into Freddy’s face, sending bills flying in all directions.
“Want the money? Pick it up off the floor yourself, one bill at a time,” Jake sneered.
twitch before he flung the entire wad of cash straight at
Freddy clenched his jaw and sat rigidly in the chair, his hand buried in his pocket, fingers tightening around a switchblade hidden inside.
Jamila put on a fake smile and clung to Jake’s arm. “Freddy, Jake’s giving you money. Why aren’t you picking it up?”
She chimed in, “Don’t turn down Jake’s kindness. He has extensive connections. Aren’t you a huge fan of Zander? If you curry favor with Jake, he might even get you an autographed photo of Zander.”
Freddy’s eyes flickered up. Surprise flashed briefly before he quickly reined it in.
“No need. I’ll contact Zander in my own way.” Freddy knew they were just trying to humiliate him, not actually planning to get him an autographed photo.
Freddy glanced at the scattered bills on the floor, let out a derisive chuckle, and methodically picked them up one by one.
Then, raising his head, he met Jake’s gaze with a challenging stare. “Got any more? Jake, if you want to continue, I’ll be right here waiting.”
Jake hadn’t expected Freddy to be so shameless. Furious, he slammed his hand on the table and shot to his feet. “Freddy, don’t you know your place? Back when you were the Colon family’s heir, we gave you some respect. But now? You’re just a broke nobody.”
Without a word, Freddy turned to leave. Just then, Sylvia walked over from a nearby table and gave his shoulder a gentle pat. “After all that humiliation, you’re just going to sit there and take it? Aren’t you going to fight back?”
Freddy hesitated for a moment. “It’s none of your business.”
Ever since he stopped being the Colon family’s heir, he had endured so much disdain that he’d grown numb to it.
Sylvia couldn’t help but scoff inwardly. ‘If it weren’t for his mother/Casey, I wouldn’t bother with him at all,‘ she thought.
Jake’s gaze locked onto Sylvia, his eyes instantly lighting up. Her delicate features, curvaceous figure, and above all, that elegant poise sent a surge of desire through him.
‘Damn, this girl is really something,‘ he thought, barely able to contain his excitement.
Jake immediately put on a charming smile and sauntered over. “Freddy, aren’t you going to introduce us to this lovely lady?”
Freddy saw right through Jake’s disgusting intentions and scowled. “Jake, she’s off–limits. Don’t even think about it.”
Although Freddy didn’t know the exact relationship between Sylvia and Byron, the fact that Byron had rushed all the way from downtown Silverton at her mere word spoke volumes about her significance to him.
Seeing that Freddy wasn’t buying it, Jake turned to Sylvia with an oily smile, extended his hand, and said, “Miss, why don’t we get acquainted?
“You can call me Jake, just like everyone else. know tons of celebrities. Got any favorites? I could hook you up with their autographed photos.”
Sylvia nearly burst out laughing. Pointing at Jamila, she said with biting sarcasm, “Don’t tell me you used these same cheap tricks to reel her in too?”
Jake’s expression darkened instantly.
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“You bitch, who the hell are you talking about?” Jamila, fuming, stormed over to Sylvia, her hand raised, ready to slap her across the faca
But Sylvia was quickel. Before Jamila could react, Sylvia swung her hand and slapped her hard across the face
The slap sent Jamila staggering back a few steps, nearly losing her halance.
A bright red handprint instantly bloomed across her cheek, searing with pain. Her eyes blazed with shock and fury
“Jamila,” Sylvia sneered, “thank God you left Freddy. A trashy woman like you would’ve only dragged him down.”
She continued coldly, “You’re only with that nobody Jake because you want to break into showbiz, right? Well, newsflash. Freddy’s got ten dines intro
connections than that loser.”
Freddy’s expression grew complicated. ‘Sure, Sylvia’s standing up for me, but I don’t know a single souf in showbiz, he thought.
Jake wasn’t the least bit concerned when he saw Jamila get slapped. To him, Jamila was just a plaything.
Jake smirked at Sylvia. “You’re saying Freddy knows people in showbiz? Since when? Don’t tell me you actually bought his act.”
With a mocking look, Jake sneered at Freddy, “Freddy, you’ve really gone downhill? You seriously expect us to believe you know penote in shorefiz
now?”
Freddy’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment. ‘Seriously, Sylvia? Did you have to brag like that? Now I look like a total fool, he thought, shooting her a silent look of blame.
“Freddy,” Sylvia said casually, “didn’t you introduce me to Zander before?”
Sylvia suddenly pulled out her phone, as if she’d just remembered something. “Oh, that’s right. When you introduced me to Zander last time, I even got his number. Let me give him a call right now.”
Not only did Jake and Jamila look skeptical. Even Freddy himself didn’t buy it.
Zander had been Freddy’s idol for years. He’d tried to pull strings for ages to get an autographed photo of Zander, but never succeeded, let alone meeting him in person.
Noticing the skepticism in their eyes, Sylvia didn’t hesitate. She pulled out her phone and called Zander right then and there. “Hey Zander, what are you up to?”
“Sylvia, I’m on set. What’s up?” Zander’s voice came through the phone.
Upon hearing that unmistakable voice, Freddy froze, completely stunned. Everyone–Jake, Jamila, and the rest–instantly recognized that unmistakable. voice, Zander.
“Jake, no way. Is that really Zander?” Instinctively, Jamila glanced at Jake, searching his face for answers.
Jake’s eyes darted as he scoffed, “It just sounds a little like him. Trust me.
no way that’s actually Zander.”
Sylvia smiled faintly and turned her phone toward the group. “Zander, we’ve got some skeptics here who think you’re an imp
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Jamila leaned in to peer at the phone screen, her eyes instantly widening in shock.
It was a video call, and the face on her screen was none other than Zander.
out of his chest.
Freddy’s eyes went wide in disbelief. ‘No way. That’s really Zander, my idol for years,‘ he thought, his heart pounding so hard it felt like it might leap right
“Zander, I’m with Freddy right now. Didn’t you mention before that you wanted to bring him into showbiz?” Sylvia turned to Freddy beside her with a knowing look.
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Zander was completely baffled by Sylvia’s move. He didn’t even know Freddy, but figuring she must have her reasons, he nodded and played alon without missing a beat.
“Yes, Sylvia.” He then turned to Freddy and said, “Freddy, drop by Cerulean Entertainment when you have time. I’ll introduce you to our studio heads
At that moment, everyone’s jaws hit the floor. Freddy’s head was spinning. ‘Did I hear that right?‘ he thought in disbelief.
He could hardly believe it. His idol had actually invited him, and was even going to introduce him to their studio head.
Snapping out of her shock, Jamila suddenly dashed toward Freddy, practically trembling with excitement.
Batting her eyelashes, she gushed, “Oh my god, Freddy. I had no idea you were this well–connected. You actually know Zander. Introduce me to him won’t you? I’ve been dying to break into showbiz.”
