Chapter 216
216 The bodyguards stepped aside , finally allowing Celine and Hailey to approach Nikki .
Nikki , youve become a big star ? Hailey asked , her gaze fixed on Nikki Nikki raised an eyebrow , a smile playing on her lips .
Ive got a boyfriend , and hes the one who made me a big star .
A boyfriend ? Nikki , youre dating someone ? How come we never heard about this boyfriend of yours before ? Hailey exclaimed , eyes wide .
Nikkis smile grew even sweeter .
My boyfriend is handsome , rich , and spoils me endlessly .
He loves me so much .
As she spoke , Nikki took a step forward and gently took Celines hand in hers .
Celine , Im doing so well now .
You must be happy for me , right ? Youll give me your blessing , wont you ? Celines clear eyes lingered on Nikkis face for a moment .
After a pause , she replied , Nikki , congratulations .
Celine , thank you .
Ill get going now .
Lets catch up sometime soon , okay ? With that , she turned and walked away , her entourage quickly falling into step behind her .
Hailey frowned , her confusion evident .
Celine , who do you think Nikkis boyfriend is ? There arent many people in Mercity who could give someone the kind of resources shes talking about .
Mercity wasnt a massive city , but it wasnt exactly small , either .
The circle of wealthy elites was tight knit , and the number of those with the power and money to propel someone like Nikki to the top was even smaller .
Celines gaze lingered on Nikkis retreating figure until it disappeared from view .
I dont know either , she said .
Celine , I dont think Nikki is really in love .
She looks like she found herself a sugar daddy .
Someones obviously funding her rise , Hailey said bluntly .
The question is , whos this sugar daddy ? Celines gaze lingered in the direction Nikki had disappeared before she took Haileys hand .
It doesnt matter .
Nikkis already gotten what she wanted .
Hailey , Im hungry .
Lets go have dinner .
Alright , Hailey replied , letting the matter drop .
Nikki strade down the hotel corridor with her entourage trailing behind her .
Diana walked beside her , matching her pace .
Nikki , tomorrow at 9:00 am , we need to be at ELLA for a magazine shoot .
ELLA ? Nikkis eyes sparkled as a thought struck her .
Isnt Robin Smith the deputy editor of ELLA magazine ? Yes , she is .
Diana nodded briskly , y A knowing smile spread across Nikkis face .
She remembered Robin all too well ; she was Celines best friend .
Well be there on time , Nikki replied , her voice deliberate .
This was going to be interesting .
The next day , Celine had just finished her class when Halley rushed over .
Celine , have you heard ? Nikki went to ELLA today to shoot a historical themed magazine spread for her upcoming movie Whispering Splendor , but something happened .
While she was suspended on the wire rig , the harness snapped , and she fell ! She got hurt and had to be rushed to the hospital .
Celine froze mid step , her mind racing .
She hadnt heard anything about it .
She didnt typically follow celebrity news , but apparently , the entertainment headlines were already ablaze Nikki had been injured on set during a wire stunt gone wrong- 211 How is Nikki ? Celine asked .
Shes hurt , but it doesnt seem too serious .
Celines brow furrowed deeply as something clicked in her mind .
Hailey , where did you say Nikki went for the shoot ? ELLA , Hailey repeated .
Celines stomach dropped , and a sinking feeling washed over her .
She quickly took out her phone and dialed Robins number .
The phone rang several times , but there was no answer .
Growing more uneasy by the second , Celine immediately called Robins assistant instead The call connected instantly , and the assistants trembling , tearful voice came through .
Smith … something terrible happened .
Shes been taken ! Shes at the police station !
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