Chapter 549:
After saying that, Tiffanyâs eyes locked with Harleeâs, filled with pure gratitude and sincerity. Tiffany had come from humble beginnings, fighting her way through years of hardship to get to where she was now. Only she understood the struggles she had faced.
But throughout it all, she had kept her optimism and positive attitude. In the unforgiving entertainment industry, she had managed to stay true to herself, always willing to lend a hand to others.
âHarlee, how is Clint doing? They wonât tell me anything,â Tiffany asked.
Her eyes were clouded with anxiety, fear, and unease. She had overheard some nurses talking and learned that Clint had been involved in an accident while chasing the culprit to protect her.
Harlee didnât want to lie to Tiffany. She shook her head softly and replied, âIâm not sure. I came to see you first. Iâll check on Clint later.â
Tiffanyâs heart tightened at Harleeâs words.
After a brief pause, she gathered her courage and asked, âCan you tell me his situation? I donât mean anything by it.â
âI just⦠I just feel he had saved me, andâ¦â In the few words Tiffany spoke, Harlee felt something was off. Sliding a chair next to the bed, Harlee sat and asked in a light tone, âWhy not? Arenât you two friends? Isnât it natural to care for each other?â
Tiffanyâs lips curled into a wry, almost bitter smile, but her voice remained steady and composed.
âWe are just colleagues in the entertainment business.
Getting too involved can easily cross a line.â
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Harlee inwardly thought, âColleagues? It looks like Clint hasnât made a move yet, just quietly willing to sacrifice himself for Tiffany.â Tiffanyâs self-mocking smile told Harlee there was more to the story than met the eye.
In the past, Harlee would have let it go.
After all, she only scratched the surface when it came to Tonya and Ritchieâs love life.
But since this involved Clintâs feelings, she pushed aside her usual distaste for othersâ matters and continued, âTiffany, do you feel like you and Clint are unequal in status or position?â
Tiffany froze, her wide eyes reflecting a shock so raw that it almost screamed, âHow did you know?â Yet, her response was careful.
âNo, everyone is born equal.â
Without missing a beat, Harlee struck straight to the heart of the matter.
âThen why are you afraid to care about Clint?â
âBecauseâ¦â After a long pause, Tiffany sighed in resignation, struggling to find the right words.
âI just feel that weâ¦â Tiffany rambled incoherently, her words tumbling out in a jumble until she finally gave up. She glanced at Harlee, her eyes filled with caution and a deep, unspoken fear.
âAlright,â Tiffany murmured, her voice barely above a whisper as her eyes wandered to the ceiling.
âYou are intelligent, Harlee. You must have figured it out, right?â
Harlee did not say anything.
âI admit it. I like Clint.
But donât worry. I know we are not from the same world.â
âMy feelings will stay buried inside me,â Tiffanyâs voice trembled as she spoke.
But was it just liking him? No, it was so much more than that. She was in love with Clint.
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