As Hayden considered the public’s perception, he recognized her once again. He had previously praised her talent as a filmmaker. She was a delicate beauty who instinctively leaned into his embrace. Surely, Hayden wouldn’t push her away, would he?

This woman was a rising star in Jensburg’s acting scene. Hugh, Hayden’s twin brother, greatly admired her. During her filming schedule, he had hoped to visit the set, but due to time constraints, he asked Hayden to go in his place.

Although Hayden was often cold toward outsiders, her love for her twin brother ran deep. Despite her busy work schedule and Hugh’s persistent requests, she finally agreed to attend a class, watched the play, and offered compliments on the quality of the filming.

She never anticipated that her visit would spark a scandal, with entertainment reporters claiming that Mr. Queen of Queen Enterprise and the young master of the Queen family had taken a liking to this actress.

Captivated by Hayden at first sight, the actress was aware that the reports were fabricated, yet she chose not to clarify the situation. She aimed to elevate her status by associating herself with Hayden through these rumors.

Many actresses in the entertainment industry aspire to marry into wealthy families, and she was no exception.

The Queens were among the richest families in Jensburg. Marrying into the Queen family would ensure a life free from financial worries, filled with glory and luxury.

The allure was heightened by Mr. Queen, who was young, handsome, and affluent. He led Queen Enterprise, while his father, Mr. Donald Queen, was largely uninvolved. Mr. Queen effectively managed everything within the company.

In Jensburg, any young woman who met Mr. Queen would likely dream of him as the ideal partner.

walking, indifferent to the fate of the actress who had rushed over. The actress threw herself into someone’s arms as she wished, and the other person quickly responded to support her, preventing her from hitting the ground. She believed she had achieved her goal and lunged into Mr. Queen’s embrace. With a look of shock, she clung to him, reluctant to let go.

“Ms. Lia, are you okay?” a deep voice inquired. However, it didn’t belong to Mr. Queen; it was from a stranger.

Startled, she lifted her head to find an unfamiliar face—not as handsome as Mr. Queen, but adorned with a beard. This must be the bodyguard accompanying Mr. Queen, right?

She recalled that the bodyguard, known as Hunter, had a beard. Overwhelmed with fear, Lia quickly straightened up and repeatedly apologized, “I’m sorry, I tripped. Did I hurt you? I’m so sorry.”

Hunter responded flatly, “I’m fine. Ms. Lia, please be careful; it wouldn’t look good if no one is there to assist you next time.”

Lia’s face flushed with embarrassment, but as an actress, she quickly regained her composure and apologized to Hunter once more.

Seeing Hayden walking away, Lia hurried after her, clutching the crumpled bouquet. She managed to stop Hayden, but her confession was met with rejection. Hayden bluntly stated, “Ms. Lia, my brother asked me to visit the class at that time. I don’t have any feelings for you. Thank you, but please don’t disturb me again.”

Hayden didn’t even allow Ms. Lia to approach, as a bodyguard kept her two meters away.

“Ms. Lia, remember to clean up those flowers later to avoid adding to the workload of the hotel cleaning staff,” Hayden said gracefully as she stepped into her car.

A luxury car pulled up, and a bodyguard helped her close the door before returning quickly to the security vehicle. Within minutes, Hayden’s luxury car departed from the Jensburg Hotel, escorted by the bodyguard car, leaving Lia standing there feeling foolish.

Lia had confessed her feelings to Mr. Queen on multiple occasions. In the past, she had kept her feelings private and did not create such a scene. This time, she gathered her courage to make a public confession, presenting a large bouquet of flowers as part of it. Although the news garnered media attention, Mr. Queen still turned her down.