Chapter 402

Chapter 402:
Adriana, unusually generous, let her brother cheer as much as he wanted. She glanced at Brandon, quietly settled in his seat, and then at Myron lurking in the shadows, letting out a gentle laugh.
Adriana caught a sharp look from Myron and quickly dropped her eyes.
Not wasting a second, Myron shifted his focus to Brandon.
Brandon sat motionless, his expression unreadable, but a heaviness clung to him that Myron couldn’t miss.
A quiet laugh slipped from Myron before he looked away.
Onstage, Millie was ready to leave, but the audience was nowhere near finished. Their voices rose in a chorus, begging her to stay a little longer. Read complete version only at.net
Eventually, the host returned to bring order. “What an incredible run! From ‘Yesterday’ to ‘Us,’ then ‘Deep Sea,’ ‘Journey,’ and now ‘Sculpture,’ Serena has amazed us at every turn! I know you want more of her live magic, but she needs a break tonight. Don’t worry. There will be plenty of opportunities to see Serena again soon!”
As the applause still echoed in the hall, Millie slipped backstage.
Barbara and Charles were quick to join her.
Tears streamed down Barbara’s face. “Serena, I had no idea! And to think I defended Vivian at first…”
Her emotions tumbled between excitement and remorse.
With a gentle smile, Millie reached out and brushed away Barbara’s tears.
“You goof, we made sure to keep everyone in the dark. There’s no way you could’ve known.” Millie let out a gentle laugh. “Besides, you figured out what Vivian was really like by yourself, didn’t you? Stop blaming yourself. You’re sobbing like a little kid,” Millie teased, brushing away more of Barbara’s tears. Charles jumped in, offering a few reassuring words and even promising Barbara a bonus, which drew an embarrassed grin from her.
The three of them wandered backstage, chatting and sharing a few laughs. They soon crossed paths with Vivian, her features twisted in barely contained fury.
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Vivian’s gaze, sharp and cold, locked onto Millie.
Sensing the tension, Charles instinctively moved to shield Millie.
Vivian barely glanced at Charles before stepping closer.
A faint, mocking smile crossed Vivian’s lips as she looked at Millie. “So, Charles is your knight in shining armor now?”
Millie met Vivian’s glare without flinching. “I have no idea what you’re trying to say.”
Vivian scoffed, her tone icy, “You really think hiding behind Charles is going to save your ass? Please. Brandon’s already thrown you aside, Millie. In the end, you’re nothing but yesterday’s news. Even as Serena, what does it matter? Do you honestly think Brandon will ever take you back?”
Charles tensed up and cut in sharply, “That’s enough, Vivian!”
Vivian ignored him completely, her attention fixed on Millie.
“So this is it, Millie? Hiding behind Charles now?” Vivian sneered.
Millie kept her smile light. “You know, I honestly don’t get it. Why do you despise me so much?” she asked, her tone curious. “You always wanted Brandon, right? Well, he’s all yours now. So why the bitterness? Besides…” Millie gave Vivian a knowing look. “You might want to hold onto him tight—he has a habit of slipping away.”
Vivian offered no reply, choosing instead to glare daggers at Millie.
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