Chapter 12
Standing Before Love
At Zion Club, Myra finally found Estelle, who was sneakily hiding at the corner of the hall, with the waiterâs help.
When Myra walked over, Estelle was in the midst of pouring a glass of lemon juice into her champagne in boredom. She constantly lifted her head to look at a corridor that was near to her seat.
âWhat are you looking at?â
Myra pulled the chair next to her. It was after she sat down that she finally felt that her dizziness had slightly subsided.
Upon seeing her, Estelleâs eyes immediately brightened. She waved to Myra and lowered her voice as she excitedly asked, âDo you know the third son of the Hart Family?â
Myra clearly knew what she meant. However, since she was not feeling well, she was not quite enthusiastic about it. Instead, she calmly reminded Estelle, âEstelle, it hasnât even been a week since you broke up with your ex-boyfriend.â
âWell, at least we broke up!â Estelle slapped her thighs and rolled her eyes at Myra while being slightly annoyed by the reminder. After that, she could not resist herself from speaking further. âLet me tell you thisâIâm being serious this time! The other day, I saw him at the City Hall. He was in a white shirt and black suit. Even though the mixture of colors were dull, they looked elegant on him and made him look like an angel! Iâm pretty sure that heâs definitely a gentleman! Every action of his makes me fall for him so much... Myra, I must catch his attention and marry him!â
âThe men whom you want to marry can already arrive at your house if they start lining up from here.â
Myra merely took a sip of the lemon juice and she did not take Estelleâs words seriously.
Myraâs childhood friend, Estelle Langley, was the queen of rumors in the entertainment industry. She treated men as if they were disposable and her level of experience in relationships was completely opposite of Myra. However, every time she fell for a man, she would be determined to marry him.
Obviously, that had not worked out well since she was still single.
âMyra, you always criticize me each time. No wonder my relationships havenât been going well.â
Estelle's face fell as she flashed the award-winning acting skill that nailed her a Golden Globe for Best Actress.
Tears immediately swam in Estelleâs eyes; when they were about to slide down her cheeks, Myra pinched her forehead with a troubled look on her face. âAlright, I support your attempt to date him. Do your best! I believe you can do it!â
âYou are the best! So, can you please get Shawnâs phone number for me?â A bright smile immediately blossomed on Estelleâs face. It was that exact face, which stunned everyone including men and women on top of the young and old, that made her invincible in both the entertainment industry and among men.
Upon hearing that, Myra immediately frowned. âShawn Hart? The third son of the Hart Family? I donât know him.â
âHehe! You donât know him, but you know the fourth son of the Hart FamilyâYoung Master Tony. My brother saw you two in a discussion over a meal at the Ritz Carlton yesterday. Have you been doing business with him recently? Just help me to ask for his brotherâs phone number, Myra!â
Ask Director Hart? Tonyâs indifferent face and his apathetic eyes instantly appeared in Myraâs thoughts.
By just thinking about it, she thought it was impossible, so she shook her head. âIâm not close with Director Hart at all. I've only talked to him once.â And I didnât leave a good impression on that man.
Estelleâs expression immediately changed as she was on the verge of crying. âMyra, you just said that you will support me. This is only a small favor from me, yet you keep rejecting me...â
âOkay, okay. Iâll see what I can do.â Unable to withstand her pitiful expression, Myra succumbed to her friendâs acting skills again. âBut I canât promise you that I can get it.â
âNo problem! Itâs enough as long as you try asking for it!â Estelleâs expression suddenly switched from sad to exuberance again. Suddenly, she saw something from the corner of her eyes, which caused her to become so agitated that she instantly rose from the chair. Then, she quickly spoke to Myra. âInitially, I planned to talk to you about Sean, but I donât have the time now. Iâll ask you out some time later! Donât worry, I already know about Eris and Iâve punished her on your behalf. She canât stay in show business for the rest of her life now!â
When Estelle said those words, her eyes continued to shoot glances at another corner of the hall.
When she did not get any response from Myra, she quickly turned to glare at the latter. Myra was stunned upon hearing Estelleâs words.
âYou are an idiot!â Estelle reprimanded in a pained voice. âWhatâs good about Sean? Iâve already changed two dozen boyfriends, yet you still havenât divorced him! Myra, how long are you planning to be stuck in a loveless marriage?â
With that, Estelle stomped her foot on the ground and she quickly walked toward a group of people who just exited from a private room.
Seeing her brave and cheerful figure, Myra felt even more dizzy. She looked at the glass of lemon juice in front of her in a daze as she thought, If only Iâm like Estelleâshe is able to break up as if itâs nothing and quickly be involved in another relationship.