Chapter 31

Chapter 31:
For that reason, Brandon was the one person she refused to let slip away.
Left puzzling over the conversation, the caregiver kept her questions to herself. Vivian’s attention drifted back to her phone.
Online chatter about Millie caught her eye, and one comment, in particular, stood out. “Millie spent her whole life trying to make a name, and now she’s been overshadowed by Vivian’s 25 seconds.”
That line drew a loud, satisfied laugh from Vivian.
“You really thought you could compete?” Vivian sneered. “Millie, you’re nothing special.”
Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a new notification.
A quick glance at the screen made Vivian’s expression darken.
The message was blunt: “Found out why Millie went to the hospital. She’s been pregnant for over a month.”
Within the walls of the recording studio, Millie was rehearsing her performance for Heavenly Melody. No matter how many times she ran through her part, the spark just wasn’t there. A change of scenery sounded appealing, so she slipped out of her current outfit and wandered next door to the dance studio, hoping that a bit of movement might shake things loose.
Choreography, even if simple, could add the flair she needed—even if Heavenly Melody mainly focused on the music itself.
Sprawling across several floors, the practice complex featured everything from dance halls and vocal booths to a makeup suite, café, and even a storage wing—all under the Evans Entertainment banner. Everyone in Crobert knew the Evans name. Their empire spanned countless industries, and the building’s state-of-the-art setup was the envy of many.
A wide range of idols and musicians, including those with no ties to Evans Entertainment, often showed up to rehearse or book the space for their own use.
After tying the knot with Brandon, Millie’s routine revolved around three main priorities. Her mornings usually began with Brandon’s grandparents, tending to their needs and keeping them company. Managing Brandon’s calendar and handling Watson Group’s confidential paperwork became second nature, sometimes alongside the office secretaries.
When the Bennett family fortunes collapsed, Watson Group swept in and assumed full control, even setting up a dedicated division to handle the remaining affairs. Things had changed—the faces were different, and procedures shifted—but Millie adapted with ease.
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Visiting the Evans Entertainment practice center became another regular part of her life. On paper, she chalked it up to her dedication to music. Behind the scenes, she spent these visits recording new demos under Eva’s name. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ (.)net
People barely blinked when they saw Millie at the building. She came and went so often that her presence felt almost routine.
Getting ready for a dance session, Millie pulled her hair into a ponytail and changed into the familiar workout clothes she always wore.
Unbeknownst to her, someone stood quietly outside, watching her every move through the glass.
She ran through dance after dance, but nothing seemed to click. Something about today felt off—neither the music nor her choreography seemed right. An uneasy feeling settled deep within her, as if she was waiting for something to go wrong.
Anxiety slowly crept in, stealing her focus and clouding her mind.
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