Chapter 40
After the military training, the students returned to the campus..
After a week without their phones, the first thing everyone did was check the flood of messages on their devices
Before long, a particular message sparked a heated discussion among the girls. The hit TV show Star Romance, starring the rising star Greg Woods. had quickly become a nationwide sensation.
The show’s success was undeniable, and Greg’s portrayal of the male lead had earned him a massive following. In a blink, his popularity. skyrocketed, making him one of the hottest new faces in the industry.
And, as everyone knew, Greg was Jessica’s brother.
So, after watching Star Romance and falling head over heels s for the s show, the female students immediately flocked to Jessica.
Jessica! I love the character your brother plays! Can you get him to sign something for me?”
I can’t believe the sister of such a big star is in my program. I must be the luckiest girl ever!”
Jessica, could you ask Greg to come to school? I’d love to meet him!”
“Jessica
Jesura never
never expected that she’d become the center of attention, thanks to Greg’s unintentional help.
She smiled and replied. “I’ll mention it to my brother and see if he has time.”
She didn’t make any promise, though. While others might think she had a close relationship with her brothers, the truth was a little different Jessica knew better than anyone that her brothers didn’t exactly spend time with her outside of what was necessary.
And in the program, noc everyone was focused on her. Some of the girls,
Nina instead
who didn’t like her preten
pretentious attitude, quickly shifted
ed their attention to
“Nina, are you close with Greg? Can you get him to sign something for us?”
Chewing gum, Nina glanced at the hopeful girls around her and shrugged. “Sorry, I can’t help. I just got back to the Woods family and I’ve never
“Nope”
You haven’t mei him yet?” the girls asked, wide–eyed.
The girls exchanged glances, and one of them quickly added, “Well, that’s understandable, you just got back. But Nina, you’re Greg’s sister, right? If you ask him for a favor, he definitely lurip!”
Nina red wouldn’t be on it
Although alar had never mel Greg, Nina had a hunch, based on Humphrey’s previous conversation with him, that Greg didn’t particularly care for
But the girls just thoughat she was being modeu. “Come on, Nina, we believe in you! Just ask, and Greg will debuutely listen!”
“That’s ragat Nina, pruire unstoppulder“
in her and felt a little speechless. How do they not get it? I really don’t know Greg that well she thought
beri holding a grudge against Nina ever since the military training incident where the instructor made her stand in
ing the oder girl asking Nina for Larrg’s autograph, she leaned in and whispered to Jessica.
some of these girls are hilarious. They’re all puting their hopes on Nixa. They don’t even
be friendly with heat Asking her to get an autograph when they can’t, it’ll make them look foolish!”
was being hundide, but because she was sure how ting really felt alsan Nina. After all, Humphrey, whu
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Chapter 40
A wave of dread washed over Jessica as she considered the possibility of Greg being just like Humphrey. If that were the case, she’d soon find herself back in the shadows, watching Nina bask in the limelight.
“It’s not fair, she thought bitterly. I’ve been with my brothers for years, yet I can’t seem to measure up to a new girl!
After military training the school gave freshmen a two–day break.
Nina and Jessica were on their way back to the Woods family residence when a crowd gathered at the school gates caught their
A group of girl were excitedly shouting. “Greg! Greg!”
attention
Intrigued, they looked up to see a strikingly handsome young man standing beside a Maserati. Long legs casually crossed, he was waving and smiling at the crowd. The scene was undeniably flashy
Greg: Jessica exclaimed, surprised to see him at school.
Nina’s eyes
in the videos.
also widened as she took in Greg. He was even more handsome in person than in t
He was almost as good–looking as Clifford..
Greg spotted them and a charming smile spread across his handsome face. He strode towards them, arms outstretched.
A sense of déjà vu washed over Jessica, Could Greg be planning to give Nina a big hug like Humphrey did? she thought bitterly.
The memory of that day made her eyes well up with jealousy and anger. She glared at
Nina
Nina noticed Greg walking towards her, but something about his trajectory seemed off.
In the next moment, Greg verred away from Nina and headed straight for Jessica, enveloping her in a warm embrace.
Jesura, he said warmly. “I’ve missed you. Have you missed me?”
