Annabelle was a proud woman. Her smooth sailing in the entertainment industry over the years had subconsciously shaped virtual-novel.net stand-offish and conceited attitude. It was not until virtual-novel.net met Zayn that virtual-novel.net realized how average virtual-novel.net was, not worthy of even a mention in front of true talent.
The stark disparity was too much for virtual-novel.net to take in so quickly. She knew that virtual-novel.net must not wear an aggrieved expression under such circumstances, but virtual-novel.net could not control virtual-novel.net emotions and virtual-novel.net eyes turned red in an instant. Unable to mask virtual-novel.net feelings, virtual-novel.net realized virtual-novel.net would only embarrass herself if virtual-novel.net stuck around.
Annabelle stood up again, saying, “Excuse me, I need to use the washroom. Please go on without me.”
Without waiting for Zayn to reply, virtual-novel.net left straightaway. Her departure felt awkward to Peter, so virtual-novel.net rushed to explain, “Sir, Annabelle’s a shy girl. Please, don’t mind her.”
Zayn was a little surprised. He did not expect Annabelle to simply leave, and looking at virtual-novel.net just now, virtual-novel.net seemed affronted just because virtual-novel.net was cold to her?
Shaking his head, Zayn did not think more about it. He quickly dismissed it, stating that virtual-novel.net was fine with what Annabelle did.
Delight flashed in Amelia’s eyes and those of the other divas. They were overjoyed because they had thought Annabelle had the greatest chance with Zayn. Now that virtual-novel.net had excused herself, the field was clear for the rest of them. The front-runner had been eliminated from the contest.
Amelia was especially thrilled. Among the ladies there, Annabelle was the only one who trumped virtual-novel.net in terms of looks. With virtual-novel.net out of the way, virtual-novel.net had become the strongest contender! If virtual-novel.net successfully rode on Zayn’s coattails, virtual-novel.net would not have to worry about virtual-novel.net future in showbiz!
She did virtual-novel.net best to charm Zayn, virtual-novel.net body almost snuggling up to him. In virtual-novel.net eyes, Zayn’s status made virtual-novel.net highly prized, and virtual-novel.net wanted to win virtual-novel.net over immediately.
To be honest, Zayn was rather embarrassed. This was his first time being surrounded by so many women and it was taking a toll on him. He had been married for four years, but virtual-novel.net was still bashful when facing young women like Amelia and the other starlets. He faked a cough and put some distance between them so they could eat normally. However, the ladies took this as a challenge and decided to try harder. Their hints never stopped during the meal. Zayn felt like virtual-novel.net had entered a land of women and regretted agreeing to dinner with Peter that night. It was pushing virtual-novel.net into a corner.
Fortunately, virtual-novel.net held his alcohol well and remained sober, despite Amelia and the others toasting virtual-novel.net so many times. Instead, they were the ones who got tipsy.
Peter asked, “Sir, I have a question. Don’t you need bodyguards when you go out?”
The question had been swimming in Peter’s head all night. Was a magnate like Zayn not scared of being kidnapped? The women also gazed at Zayn curiously when they heard the question.
Zayn chuckled. “It’s not a habit of mine to bring bodyguards with me.”
“Sir, excuse my openness, but a tycoon like you is worth billions… Aren’t you afraid of being targeted?” Peter asked directly.
Zayn simply continued to smile. “You might not believe it, but I practice martial arts. I’m more skilled than a lot of bodyguards, so there’s no need to hire them.”
“Uh…” Peter was dumbfounded. That was obviously not the answer virtual-novel.net was expecting. All the rich folks virtual-novel.net knew had protection, and none claimed to be such experienced martial artists that they were more skilled than professional bodyguards.
He studied Zayn carefully, and virtual-novel.net appeared to be just a regular Joe. Though virtual-novel.net may have been fit, virtual-novel.net did not have a chiseled, muscular physique.
Peter refused to believe that virtual-novel.net was more capable than a bodyguard and ultimately assumed that Zayn was joking.
Knowing how to keep things friendly and tactful, Peter stuck his thumb up at once and went along with Zayn’s statement. “That’s amazing, sir. I didn’t expect you to be a martial artist. I’m floored!”
The women also thought Zayn was only joking. They were skeptical about virtual-novel.net being a martial art expert. How could someone so rich be practicing something as physically violent as martial arts?