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Aria paused at the hospital room entrance .
A strong female voice rang out from the hospital room – Vanessa called out , “ Hey team , focus on their mid laner ! Don’t let him deal damage ! *
Ability sounds rang out in rapid succession .
Myla and Aria were both speechless .
Myla forced an awkward smile , quickly pushed open the hospital room door , and called out , “ Venessa , Aria’s here ! ”
Vanessa’s shoulder was wrapped in thick bandages , and her left arm was in a sling . Still , that didn’t stop her from gaming on her phone .
Vanessa looked up and blew Aria a kiss . “ Wait till I finish this game – that MVP is mine for sure ! ”
Five minutes later , Vanessa won the game and logged out .
Vanessa beamed , “ Aria , babe ! You’re here ! ”
She spread her arms for a hug , but winced as the movement pulled at her wound .
Aria realized why Vanessa’s left arm was in a sling . “ Easy now , just stay put and rest . ”
Vanessa showed no sign of gloom ; in fact , she looked positively refreshed . She exclaimed , “ This laid – back life is awesome ! I finally get to kick back and
relax . ”
Aria gently tucked Vanessa in and asked with concern , “ What happened ? ”
Vanessa shrugged it off . “ Probably just a props department mishap . ”
The actor performing this scene with Vanessa was a professional stunt double .
According to the script , Vanessa was wielding a dagger while her opponent used a longsword .
They had rehearsed this move countless times . This time , Vanessa sensed something was off with the longsword . The instant her opponent lunged , she instinctively dodged backward .
Had she not reacted so quickly , that blade would have pierced clean through her shoulder .
Aria asked with concern , “ What really happened with that stage accident last time ? ”
The stage accident was hushed up , and it disappeared from the trending topics within minutes .
Vanessa thought it was Myla who had told her and was just about to ask when Aria cut in . “ The reporters outside mentioned it . ”
‘ So it was them , Vanessa thought .
Aria pressed further , “ So , how did you deal with what happened last time ? ”
Vanessa replied , “ The production crew ruled it as an accident .”
Aria frowned . “ Another accident ? ”
The odds of such accidents happening were astronomically low . She might barely accept the first as a fluke , but for it to happen again ? That was beyond
coincidence .
Vanessa lifted a hand and gently smoothed the furrow between Aria’s brows . “ Babe , stop worrying so much . I can totally take care of myself . ”
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Aria nodded slightly , but her worry remained . “ After investigating Russell , did you encounter anything unusual ? ”
Vanessa paused slightly , then countered , “ You think he’s behind this ? ”
Aria nodded again , her expression grave . “ Yes .”
“ Have you two met before ? ” Vanessa asked , eyeing Aria curiously .
“ No , ” Aria replied after a brief pause . “ Possibly someone connected to the target . ”
During her time with the Solemnity Guild , she had blood on her hands .
Even if her targets were monsters , that didn’t stop others from coming after her for revenge .
Vanessa straightened her back , her expression instantly tense . “ He knows who you really are ? ”
Aria nodded , “ Most likely , he does . ”
Vanessa’s face darkened instantly . She snarled , “ That bastard ! If he dares lay a finger on you , I’ll skin him alive ! ”
Myla listened quietly , her face a picture of confusion . She could understand each word on its own , but when put together , she was completely lost .
Myla wondered , ‘ Could it be that the Russell they mentioned was the one who hurt Vanessa ? ‘
Just then , Dawson and Vanessa’s agent , Janice , pushed open the door and caught the tail end of their conversation .
Janice was about to speak , but when she caught sight of Aria in the room , she bit back her words .
Dawson was about to greet Aria , but suddenly remembered something . Turning to Myla with concern , he asked , “ Myla , what did the doctor say about Vanessa’s injury? How serious is it ? Any risk of scarring ? ”
Myla quickly straightened up , her whole body tense with nervousness in front of the big boss . “ Luckily , Vanessa reacted fast , so the stab wound isn’t too deep . The doctor said she’ll need a week’s hospitalization , though there might be some scarring . ”
Vanessa looked up and added confidently, “ Don’t worry , there won’t be any scars .”
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