Three years ago, I was kidnapped. Although I was eventually rescued, I developed severe PTSD. Whenever thoughts of the kidnapping surfaced, it felt as if my head was splitting open, and I wished for death. Under Jasper’s attentive care, the wounds in my heart slowly began to heal. To help me transition back to a normal life, he secured a role for me in a film. However, this film included a kidnapping scene, and Jasper argued with the screenwriter to have the script changed. But to maintain the performance’s authenticity, I filmed according to the original script under immense pressure, and in the end, my performance moved everyone present. At the celebration party that night, I overheard Jasper talking to his brother. “Showa, you’re quite ruthless, letting someone who’s actually experienced a kidnapping act in a kidnapping scene?” Jasper responded indifferently, “Since the lead actress is ruined and has to undergo surgery and seek revenge, I naturally have to pave the way for Adeline.” “And thanks for helping me plan the kidnapping; otherwise, Genevieve wouldn’t have delivered such a spectacular performance today. The box office is secure.” I was in a daze and dialed an unknown number, “Director Beckett, I’m willing to be your leading lady…” “By the way, make sure to heavily promote Genevieve’s kidnapping from three years ago. I think many in the audience will buy into that.” “But I want all the box office credit to go to Adeline. I promised her I’d help her win the Golden Horse Best Actress.” Jasper’s brother, Finn, spoke again, “Showa, I never believed in love before. But seeing you willing to sacrifice two years to help Adeline achieve her dream, I’m deeply moved.” “Once you and Adeline are together, what are you going to do with Genevieve?” Jasper replied coldly, “A useless pawn should naturally be discarded.” Every word from Jasper was like a cavalry charge, destroying the hope he had built for me. Finn teased with drunken humor, “Even though Genevieve has become mentally unstable, she’s still a star. She must be quite a treat, right?” Jasper chuckled and licked his lips as if savoring, “Indeed.” I bit my lip hard, my nails digging into my trembling arm. I had once thought of Jasper as the only light in my dark world. But I never imagined that all the darkness in my world was caused by him. Now, he was tearing open my healed wounds again, just to make me a stepping stone for his muse. The phone rang; it was Jasper calling. “Genevieve, are you okay?” His voice was full of tenderness. Had I not overheard the conversation, I would have seen him as my salvation and continued to give willingly for him. But now, just hearing his voice or thinking of his face triggered my PTSD. Curled up on the ground in agony, I pleaded, “Please don’t hit me, I’ll do whatever you want! Please let me go…” “Genevieve? Genevieve?” Jasper’s voice was anxious. I knew he was just worried that my condition would stop me from finishing tomorrow’s final scene, which would delay Adeline. Jasper quickly found me curled up in a corner. “Genevieve.” The moment he touched me, it felt like countless silver needles pierced my skin. I lay on the ground, “Please spare me, I’ll even let you sleep with me…” A trace of disgust showed on Jasper’s lips, but he quickly hid it. He squatted down and held me tightly. “It’s me, Showa! I’ve chased the bad guys away. No one can hurt you now!” Before today, Jasper’s embrace was the best remedy for my psychological trauma. But now, this remedy, full of lies, was poison. Finn also rushed out, “Showa, her condition seems worse than before.” Seeing my nearly insane state, he seemed a bit frightened, “Maybe we should use medication?” “No!” Jasper refused for me. “Those drugs would suppress or even kill her emotions.” I understood what he meant. He was afraid the antidepressants would affect my performance in front of the camera. “Genevieve, you have to be strong! After tomorrow’s final scene, let’s get married.” Upon hearing those words, my symptoms eased a lot. After all, it was my biggest dream besides acting. But back then, Jasper always refused my proposals, citing my career’s rising phase. Now I realize he simply didn’t love me. Just like how he knew I had PTSD from the kidnapping, yet still had me act out a kidnapping scene. To maintain his devoted persona, he even staged a scene with the scriptwriter. Love and lack of love are so obvious; I just chose to ignore it. “After this scene, you won’t act anymore, I’ll take care of you.” He gently placed me in the car as he spoke. “Genevieve, Genevieve…” He called my name twice. I pretended not to answer, and he thought I had fallen asleep and chatted freely with Finn. “Showa, are you really going to marry her? Your sacrifice seems too big.” Jasper smirked, “Do you think her illness is that serious? She’s just pretending to get my attention. It’s just talk anyway, no loss to me.” “But if she insists on staying in the film industry, to protect Adeline’s position, I would choose to marry her and take her away from the industry.” Finn clicked his tongue, “I didn’t expect you to do so much for love.” I held back tears, pinching my thigh to stop them from falling. Once home, Jasper gently laid me on the bed. He tidied the messy hair from my face, then planted a soft kiss on my cheek. His phone rang, and he moved to the door to answer it. Even though the voice on the other end was quiet, I recognized it as Adeline’s. I couldn’t hear what she said, but Jasper replied, “Okay, I’ll be right over.” Hearing him leave without hesitation, I finally allowed tears to fall. Now I realized that when he said he was busy before, it was probably because he was with Adeline. I waited for him all night, unaware he was with her. I told myself he wasn’t worth it, but I couldn’t stop the tears. My phone lit up with a message from Jasper. “I have work to do, I’ll pick you up from the set tomorrow.” How thoughtful of him, to send a message to comfort me while with another woman. Just as I was about to turn off my phone, another message came in. “Miss Bai, all the props you wanted are ready. Are you sure you want to act during tomorrow’s shoot?” Without much hesitation, I replied with a simple “Yes.” With that, the heavy stone in my heart began to ease. At dawn, I arrived early at the set. Today, we were shooting an explosion scene. In the past, Jasper would be there to check everything for such dangerous scenes. But with less than an hour until shoot time, he was still absent. I had just finished the final rehearsal when I spotted Adeline’s trailer in the corner. She wasn’t supposed to be on set until tomorrow. Curious, I knocked on the trailer door. A disheveled Jasper answered. “Showa, who is it?” Adeline’s voice, intimate and flushed, came from behind him. Seeing it was me, Jasper hurriedly buttoned his shirt, but soon regained his usual composure. “As an investor, I’m here to discuss the script’s future direction with Adeline.” I forced a smile, “Discussing the script, huh? Shouldn’t I join in for some insights?” “You should rest after your final scene today. You’ve worked hard recently.” Jasper’s tone was as gentle as ever, but Adeline frowned displeased behind him. It has indeed been hard, not just because of his deceit but also pretending nothing’s happened. As I was about to speak, Jasper’s assistant ran over with his work phone. “Mr. Showa, a partner is on the line.” Jasper took the call and patted my head, “Wait for me here, I’ll be back soon.” With that, he stepped out of the trailer. As soon as he left, Adeline approached me smugly. She flipped her hair back, revealing hickeys on her neck. “Miss Bai, your performance yesterday was fantastic. There’s a difference when you have real kidnapping experience!” At the mention of kidnapping, I couldn’t help but shudder. “Really, is it necessary to tear open your wounds for fame and fortune?” Adeline’s words were laced with mockery, stabbing at me like needles. “Curious about my chat with Jasper?” “We were discussing their company’s upcoming global ambassador, and I’m the only candidate!” “In time, the world will know your boyfriend chose his girlfriend’s rival as an ambassador. What will fans think then?” Adeline taunted, brushing her fingers across my cheek. Hearing the word “kidnapping,” I couldn’t help but tremble. “Honestly, is it worth reopening your own wounds just for fame and fortune?” Adeline’s sarcasm felt like sharp thorns trying to pierce through me. “You’re wondering what Jasper and I talked about, aren’t you?” “We discussed their company’s upcoming global ambassador, and I’m the only candidate!” “In time, if the whole world learns your boyfriend chose his girlfriend’s rival as the ambassador, what will fans and followers think?” Adeline touched my cheek provocatively. “Genevieve, you can’t beat me, just accept being my supporting role.” “I hope to see you clapping for me at this year’s Golden Horse Awards Ceremony!” I slapped Adeline’s hand away. “What are you doing?” Jasper walked in just then, catching the scene. He ignored my pain and yanked me off the trailer. Adeline feigned innocence, “Jasper, I was just discussing the script, and she suddenly hit me…” After her grievance, she pretended to be considerate, “Jasper, don’t blame Genevieve, it wasn’t her intention, she just had another episode.” “Genevieve, haven’t I told you, don’t hurt others during an episode, don’t cause trouble!” “If you’re jealous of Adeline’s acting, prove yourself through your work. Being ill isn’t your excuse!” In his anger, Jasper’s facade finally cracked. Seeing his true nature made me nauseous. I stared directly at Jasper, my eyes burning, but no tears fell. I didn’t bother explaining Adeline’s lies. Jasper held my hand tightly, “You must apologize to Adeline!” I looked at him coldly, “Let go, I need to film!” I shook off Jasper’s hand. As I walked away, Jasper shouted behind me, “If you don’t apologize to Adeline, I won’t see you again!” I thought silently, “Jasper, it’s not that you won’t see me, it’s that I don’t want you anymore!” Half an hour later, a massive explosion echoed throughout the film set. Flames shot into the sky accompanied by piercing screams. Jasper, with reddened eyes, rushed to the scene, “Genevieve! Genevieve, where are you?” His cries were drowned out by the approaching sirens. [4] “Genevieve! Genevieve!” The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, fires burned everywhere, but Jasper ignored it all, silently walking toward where I had last stood. “Jasper! It’s dangerous! What are you doing?” The producer on set desperately tried to hold him back. “My fiancée is still in there!” “Fiancée?” The producer was stunned. Despite Jasper’s many rumors over the years, he had never publicly acknowledged a relationship. Now suddenly there’s a fiancée? The producer hesitated and tentatively asked, “Jasper, are you talking about Ms. White?” Hearing my name, Jasper couldn’t hold back his tears. “Genevieve…” “Jasper, it’s dangerous here. The firefighters are here. Maybe Ms. White is okay…” The producer tried to pull Jasper away, but Jasper pushed him aside. “Get out of my way, don’t stop me!” “I need to find my Genevieve!” With that, he recklessly dashed into the fire scene. Fortunately, the explosion was concentrated, not causing a widespread fire. The director frowned at the scene, “How’s the headcount? Any casualties?” “No one was hurt, but… Ms. White is missing…” “Genevieve, where are you? You promised me, don’t leave me…” Firefighters and medical staff had arrived and started emergency rescue operations. Jasper, ignoring everything, rushed toward the explosion center, trying to find me himself. His designer suit was scorched by the flames, his hands covered in wounds, but he didn’t care. “Jasper, calm down!” Staff tried to restrain him, but he broke free. Adeline arrived, shocked at Jasper’s frantic state. “Jasper, are you looking for the hard drive? Don’t worry, the hard drive isn’t damaged. It won’t affect the next shoot!” “Genevieve, Genevieve…” Adeline was puzzled, even a bit gloating, “Why are you looking for her? She doesn’t have any scenes left. If she’s gone, she’s gone…” In the next moment, Jasper slapped her. “Shut up!” Jasper yelled, his eyes full of anger and urgency, “If you dare say another word, I’ll make sure you never work in this industry again!” Adeline covered her face, tears streaming down, unable to believe Jasper hit her for Genevieve. Everyone was stunned by the sudden chaos, the scene was a mess. Jasper had no time for Adeline’s complaints, he continued searching the debris for me. “Genevieve, if anything happens to you, I’ll never forgive myself…” he choked, his voice full of despair. At that moment, firefighters pulled a figure from the rubble. Jasper’s heart leapt into his throat. He rushed over, only to find it was just a prop dummy blown away by the blast. His hope shattered, he collapsed to the ground. “Genevieve, you can’t die, I won’t allow it…” he repeated, as if praying for a miracle. “Seems like there’s something!” Jasper staggered to his feet, moving forward, he pushed the rescue workers aside. “Genevieve…” But all he found was charred remains, until he saw something glinting. He knelt and dug it out with his hands. Jasper froze when he recognized it; it was the platinum engagement ring I had used countless times to propose to him… “This is Genevieve’s! This is the wedding ring she prepared for me!” He held up the ring, shouting excitedly, completely disregarding any CEO image. “Genevieve must be okay…” “Everyone, help me find her!” The rescue workers exchanged glances, “Mr. Jasper, the melting point of a human is far lower than that of a diamond. At this temperature, a person couldn’t possibly…” “No! No!”
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