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Chapter 128

“In their room,” Kelly said while watching TV, flashing a mischievous smile. “They went in together ages ago. It’s still so early, and they’re already hodin in there. They really are affectionate.”

Vivian nodded slightly, lost in thought, and soon left the living room.

Meanwhile, in Aiden’s room.

Aiden was elegantly unbuttoning his suit jacket. He looked like a carefully painted oil painting, every tiny movement exuding a noble and refined air.

It should have been a pleasing sight, but in Valerie’s eyes,

there

Her heart was racing. She was waiting for him to say something.

underlying sense of danger, as though he could devour her whole at any moment.

But after Aiden took off his jacket, he slowly began loosening his tie, then his vest, and finally his shirt.

tto

then

Valerie glanced at him and couldn’t help but speak, but before she could, Aiden turned and walked into the bathroom.

He closed the door, and shortly after, the sound of running water came from inside.

Valerie inexplicably felt relieved, only then realizing that a cold sweat had formed on her back.

Valerie couldn’t understand his attitude.

In the past timeline, he was furious after he found out about this. But now, it didn’t seem

to

be the case.

Then, her phone vibrated with a message. Just as she was about to check it, more messages

in

one after another.

Irritated, Valerie picked up her phone. When she saw who had sent the messages, she became even more annoyed. It was Russell.

Russell: [Valerie!]、

Russell: [The TV drama has been scheduled to air! Your music has been submitted, and both the producers and investors are extremely satisfied. It’s amazing!]

Russell: [I’ve sent you the money. Just a small thank–you gift. Looking forward to the next collaboration.]

Valerie’s mind was still occupied with earlier questions.

Meanwhile, seeing that the money had been transferred, Russell felt a little pleased, wondering what kind of reply Valerie might send.

However, he received nothing. There wasn’t even a “typing…” indicator.

Russell suddenly felt a tightness in his chest and angrily threw his phone aside. “That woman…”

If it weren’t for the fact that he still needed her for something, he would have blocked her.

Fuming, he picked the phone back up and messaged again. [So, about what my brother talked to you about today, have you thought it over?]

Valerie replied curtly: [No. I already declined back then.]

Russell panicked and immediately sent a voice message. [Come on, really think about it. My grandma is a respected artist and doesn’t admire many. She’s taught a lot of students, and many traditional artists will also be attending.]

Russell: [If you show up at an event like this, more people will recognize your talent. Your path will only become wider. I’m telling you, opportunities like

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this don’t come often.]

He quickly followed up with another message. [And you don’t seem like the kind of woman who leans on a man. You’re talented, capable, and be Don’t you want to build something for yourself?]

He continued: [I know we’re just collaborators, but honestly, I want to see you become wildly successful. I want to see you on that grand stage, channe like a star. Don’t you want that kind of success?]

There was no denying that Russell’s words struck a chord deep in Valerie’s heart.

She did want a career of her own. Not necessarily grand or wealthy, but at least something she could rely on after leaving Aiden, a foundation to stand

on.

But right now, she had more pressing concerns.

She had to appease Aiden. She had to get herself out of the looming danger…

She couldn’t go through another nightmare like in the past timeline. It was suffocating.

Valerie quickly replied: [I’ll think about it.]

Russell was overjoyed, finally feeling like his persuasive skills were paying off. He immediately said: [The birthday party’s next month. I’ll send you an invitation.]

Before Valerie could respond, another voice message came through: [I’m sending you a VIP guest invitation. Not everyone gets one of those. It’s the highest level invite in our family. I’m being really sincere.]

Valerie listened to the message, then listened again.

Sure enough, he said it was the top–tier invitation.

At events like this, social status made a world of difference in how people were treated. And she had to admit, Russell’s sincerity did make her waver.

Valerie recalled that at this point in the past timeline, Juliette hadn’t had any contact with the Shelton family. That only began the following year. So this really was an opportunity.

Valerie had originally wanted to stay far away from Camren and the entire Shelton family.

But now that she was already collaborating with Russell, if she could impress the Shelton family before Juliette showed up, maybe she could earn their goodwill. Even after Juliette was brought in, Valerie could rely on that good impression to secure a better place.

At the very least, Russell wouldn’t humiliate her in front of hundreds of people at a party again. And now that Camren had also seen her, if she gave him some respect, maybe he wouldn’t be so rough with her. There would be no more threats or kidnappings.

More importantly, this party seemed like a major event, and Russell was clearly sincere.

Just as Valerie was deep in thought, the bathroom door opened. Her heart skipped a beat. She looked over.

Aiden walked out in a black velvet bathrobe. His hair was still wet, dark locks clinging to his face, droplets sliding from his jawline down his throat, and disappearing into the folds of his elegant robe.