The Switcheroo
There was a sense of urgency in his quick, forceful movements. I was shocked at how audaciously
Dn
shoved As’s girlfriend.
He quickly cautioned, “Ms. Chloe, please find shelter in the inner room. Once things calm down
outside, leave the building quickly, and don’t mention that you were at the hospital!”
After Dn left, Carol nced at the consultation room and saw the small inner chamber. She quickly
pulled me inside.
We could hear bustling footsteps from the corridor outside. Carol and I dared not make a sound,
fearing
that someone might discover us.
I was clueless about what was going on outside. Why would such a maneuver be necessary? Still,
since
As had arranged it that way, I had toply.
Carol and I hid in the inner room for half an hour, waiting until it grew quiet outside. Only then did we
venture outside.
She led the way, making sure there were no strangers in the corridor before motioning for me to follow.
Finally, we left the hospital and returned straight to thepany.
The perfume scent on Harmony’s clothes was overwhelming, making me lightheaded. I really could not
understand the appeal of this stuff.
Luckily, I kept spare clothes in my office. I quickly changed out of Harmony’s dress.
Just as I left the rest area, Carol hurried in. “Chlo, look at this!”
I nced at her phone. It was a video clip of As escorting a frail Harmony donned in my clothes.
Harmony appeared pale and feeble in the footage as she leaned against As. I had to admit, she was
quite the actress
As soon as they emerged from the consultation room, they were besieged by a crowd of reporters. It
was a difficult passage, and the journalists bombarded them with questions.
Later, arge group of his bodyguards arrived, forcibly dispersing the encircling reporters. They walked
the couple to As’s Maybach and drove away. narrowed my eyes and then looked at the headlines.
Film and TV Star Harmony Suddenly Faints. Financial Tycoon Stands Guard Throughout Emergency
“Influential Star Rushed to Hospital. The Dominant Figure Remains by Her Side.”
They turned my fainting at ATL Empire into an borate ruse, with Harmony taking center stage.
What was As’s intention in doing this? I had a sneaking suspicion that there was an unnamed factor
here that I hadn’t figured out.
Carol asked tentatively, “Even though you were the one who fainted, Mr. As did this for a reason,
right?”
My mind rapidly churned as I shook my head. I couldn’t help but touch my head, and Carol immediately
said, “Never mind. Let’s not dwell on it. You should rest a bit!”
I understood that Carol was worried I might get another headache.
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I didn’t understand why As would want to shift everyone’s attention, even though it was the only
answer that made sense. Was it to keep me safe?
My phone rang. Seeing that it was a call from Lauren, I quickly answered.
Lauren asked, “Why did it take you so long to pick up? Has the contract just been signed?”
“What time is it?”
“It’s almost 2 p.m., Chio! You had me worried. I thought something had happened to you.”
“Not at all,” I replied absentmindedly. “Let’s find a ce to rest and talk in person. How about the
Arkadia Spa?”
“Alright! I’m nearby, so I’ll head over. I was getting anxious!” Lauren said before promptly ending the
call.
I sat for a while longer, but I could not get my head around As’s actions. Eventually, I gave up and
called for Carol, asking her to take me to Arkadia za.
When we met Lauren, my paleplexion rmed her. Since others were present, I couldn’t exin
the details. After the spa treatment, I dismissed the masseuse and shared the morning’s events with
her.
Lauren took the phone, scrolling through the contents once more.
“Chlo, As’s intentions were definitely to protect you! Look here. The reports have escted again.”