"That’s right! If Mr. Lexington joins the competition, I doubt the other two even stand a chance. After all, Rosendale is an international powerhouse, far bigger than the Vasquez Family. If he decides to make a move, the entire entertainment industry will feel the tremors!"
The murmurs spread like wildfire, but the faces of the two men standing beside her darkened with every word.
"Alessia, has he done anything inappropriate? You need to be careful and recognize who truly has your best interests at heart."
Nicholas interjected impatiently.
Meanwhile, Matteo stood a little farther away, his expression shadowed with loneliness.
"I just want you to be happy."
With that, he turned and walked away.
Alessia’s eyes flickered with something unreadable and she waved her hands dismissively, feigning frustration.
"What are you all saying? You’re making too much of this! He just did me a small favor. How could he possibly fall for me so suddenly?"
But even as she spoke, her gaze shifted through the crowd until it landed directly on me.
"I overheard someone spreading rumors about Mr. Lexington. Since he helped me, it’s only right that I repay the favor."