She sighed, reflecting on the transient nature of whirlwind marriages.


    Shifting the conversation, Roy suggested, “I’ve arranged to meet some friends.


    We can grab a bite and chat.


    ”


    “No, thanks,” Valeria declined.


    “Come on, they’re all in show business.


    ”


    Roy didn’t wait for her response.


    He gently tugged her along.


    Realizing she was actually quite hungry, Valeria decided not to resist further.


    Just then, Roy’s phone buzzed.


    He pulled it out and nced at the screen, his expression suddenly turning grave.


    The message was from an unknown number, apanied by severalpromising photos.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    They showed he had gone to different hotels with various women, all of whom were either wealthy or influential.


    Roy pondered the sender’s identity.


    He gripped his phone tightly, panic flickering in his eyes.


    As an actor, he was no stranger to social gatherings.


    At such events, he often encountered affluent women.


    He understood the harsh realities of the entertainment industry.


    Without resources, fame was out of reach.


    His family, whilefortable,cked the means to propel him to stardom.


    Thus, he sought the favor of wealthy women.


    Using his charming looks and smooth talk, he persuaded several to finance his ambitions.


    He skillfully managed rtionships with them simultaneously.


    Years into his career, he had maintained a delicate peace with these women.


    Despite criticism of his acting, his patrons’ support had carved a sessful path for him in the industry, shielding him from adversaries.


    But now…


    Who had snapped those photos of him with the wealthy women?


    He always ensured their rendezvous were ndestine.