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*Chapter 201: The Scene-Stealer*

Helen Hunt had experienced this moment herself before. Whether or not you were excited about the awards ceremony beforehand, the instant the winner is announced, the atmosphere on-site triggers adrenaline, and you can't help but feel nervous, sometimes without even realizing that you've held your breath.

So, she didn’t pause or build suspense; as soon as she saw the name on the card, she was ready to say it aloud.

However, the name on the card caught her a little off guar...

*Chapter 366: Blood-Stained Rag (4/10)*

Bang!

Yui-chan ran back to her bedroom, closed the door, and slowly sat down on the floor with her back against it. Her knees were drawn in, and she was panting heavily.

When she went upstairs, she turned around and secretly glanced back. What she saw was Link-san embracing Shi-chan, kissing passionately.

It was like a French kiss, intense and heated. Just one look made her blush, and she didn’t dare to look again.

Even though Yui-chan hadn’t experi...

*Chapter 365: Yui's Apology*

After Ms. Nozomi Sasaki sat down across from him, a captivating scent of perfume wafted over.

Her short skirt rubbed against her skin, making a barely audible sound, like a lover’s lips softly brushing past the ear, or akin to the concept of "great sound is hard to hear" described in Laozi's Tao Te Ching.

From Link's perspective, he could clearly see Ms. Sasaki's kneeling posture.

Her knees were together in a duck-like sitting position, causing her skirt to...

*Chapter 364: The Beautiful Female Teacher*

The high-rise apartments at Jianghai Mansion are considered upscale, with a classical European-style decor across the two floors.

From the flooring and walls to the spiral staircase, ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows, everything exudes a luxurious and elegant atmosphere. The apartment is also well-equipped with modern appliances, giving it a contemporary feel.

Link looked around and found it quite nice, but compared to Ivanka's apartment, both the layout and the design ...

*Chapter 363: MTV Award Nomination*

After finishing filming, Link drove to Jiangpu New District’s Jianghai Building. On the way, he received calls from Ivanka and Mandy, and the three of them chatted about various things.

First, *"The Woman I Love"* saw its weekly sales in the U.S. drop below 10,000 copies this week, with its chart position falling out of the top 30. After being on the market for five months, the album has sold a cumulative total of 4.45 million copies in the U.S., but it seems to have e...

Chapter 362: Sasaki Nozomi-chan

"Clack, clack!"

The clear sound of footsteps startled Yui-chan awake. She quickly sat up on the couch and grabbed a Japanese textbook, pretending to study.

However, her gaze drifted over the top of the book, watching as her roommate, Sasaki Nozomi-san, descended the spiral staircase. She wore a shimmering silver silk dress that reached her knees, paired with wedge slippers. Standing at nearly 170 cm tall, Nozomi-san had a slender and sensual figure,...

Chapter 361: Yui Aragaki

The Haidong New District is the financial and trade hub of Donghai City, and one of the most bustling areas of this international metropolis.

Adjacent to the Huangbu River, skyscrapers tower all around. There stands the second tallest building in the world, the Ocean Center Building, and the fifth tallest, the Global Financial Center, home to the world's highest restaurant certified by the Guinness World Records.

In this district, the fifth tallest building is the Jianghai...

Chapter 145: Jinbe Leaves the Whitebeard Pirates**

“But I’m strong, so I have the right to be arrogant! And they’re weaker than me.”

“Whitebeard, you’re one of the best who fought your way out of a dark era. Have you completely forgotten that the law of the sea is survival of the fittest?”

Raijin spoke calmly, looking at Whitebeard without any emotion.

This man who once fought through a truly brutal era had now lost his sharpness.

Over the years, Whitebeard had lost the rivals who could challenge h...

Chapter 144: Whitebeard, Just a Failure

On this vast ocean, most people carry a certain level of respect for Whitebeard. After all, being called the strongest man on the seas earns him that respect. Even monsters like Charlotte Linlin and Kaido wouldn’t dare speak so arrogantly in front of Whitebeard.

In the battles for territory in the New World, clashes between them often lead to fierce fights! They’re bound to run into each other, but at least they aren’t as brazen and arrogant as this young punk in front of t...

*Chapter 143: The Whitebeard Pirates' Tough Talk*

The massive ship in front of him left Kakashi stunned. He could already guess who these people were just by looking at the ship.

There aren’t many people on the sea who have a ship like this, especially with that pirate flag on top.

"I never expected this... It's the Whitebeard Pirates, isn't it?"

Kakashi put the book he was holding back into his ninja pouch.

He hadn't expected the Whitebeard Pirates to come all this way to find him.

And to intercept th...

### Chapter 142: Kizaru Now Barks at Everyone He Sees

The battle ended under the astonished gazes of everyone present. They never expected the fight between the two sides to conclude so abruptly. They felt completely cheated, as if they’d lost everything, even down to their underwear.

Though they witnessed the peak combat power of the sea, it left them with an empty feeling.

Where was the carnage?

Where were the rivers of blood?

There was nothing.

Dressrosa didn’t bother to explain anything either. After ...

*Chapter 141: Why Aren’t There More Charlotte Linlins on the High Seas?*

After Charlotte Linlin’s power increased, the battle started to become more complicated.

The image they had envisioned of Uchiha Reijin being cut down with one blow didn’t materialize.

Instead, every time Uchiha Reijin took a desperate risk, he managed to escape from Charlotte Linlin’s grasp by sheer luck.

After a full day and night of fighting, the entire island was unrecognizable.

The mountains that once stood tall were now nothing but a field of craters...

*Chapter 190: Car Crash*

In the evening, on the bustling Beverly Street, traffic was heavy and lively. Richard pushed open the car door and stepped out. A red Mini Cooper was parked at the corner—it was the car he'd just collided with.

Since his Mercedes was relatively tall, only a small part around the headlight was damaged, while the other car had a dent on the front side. Both damages weren’t too severe.

"Sorry, it's my fault. I was driving too fast!"

A young woman stepped out of the ...

*Chapter 189: Would You Jump Off a Building?*

In the evening, after the party ended, everyone went their separate ways.

Richard and Anthony got into the car.

"Richard, there's something I forgot to tell you. We didn't manage to negotiate the role for Tomb Raider. We asked for $2.5 million, but they were only willing to offer $500,000," Anthony said, leaning against the car window.

"Then forget it. $500,000 is too low. It's not worth spending a month of my time," Richard replied with a smile.

"But s...

*Chapter 188: This is a Friendly Reminder*

Buzzzz~ Buzzzz~ Buzzzz~

The next day, on the Pacific Coast Highway in Southern California, Richard was driving a red Ferrari sports car. Under the guidance of the coach, he switched into full throttle mode. On the highway, besides him, there were Paul Walker and several other main cast members, including Sung Kang, Jesse Chad Lindberg, Vince Matt Schulze, and Ted Levine.

They were all practicing driving together, and they decided to have a little race.

In the...

*Chapter 187: Two Golf Balls*

In Beverly Hills, at a golf club, the sun was shining brightly, the sky was blue, and the wind was gentle. On the lush green grass, a tall, muscular man wearing a baseball cap and dressed in white sportswear gripped a golf club with both hands and swung it forcefully.

*Thwack!*

A crisp sound echoed as a white ball flew into the blue sky, drawing a clear arc before landing in the rough area of the golf course. It bounced once and rolled another five or six meters,...

**Chapter 186: Company Plans**

On the weekend of January 23rd, the 57th Golden Globe Awards were held at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel. Richard was invited to attend the ceremony. The movie he starred in, *The Talented Mr. Ripley*, received five nominations: Best Motion Picture (Drama), Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Score. Director Minghella, Matt Damon, and Jude Law were each nominated.

*Girl, Interrupted* received a nomination for Best Supporti...

### Chapter 200: The Esteemed Guest of the Ceremony

Applause, like thunder.

The moment Helen Hunt appeared, the entire audience rose to their feet in applause, welcoming her in the most grand and enthusiastic way possible, with even whistles and cheers echoing through the venue.

The reason was clear—

Everyone, to some degree, had experienced the struggles Helen had faced: being told "you're not pretty enough," "you're not strong enough," "you're not good-looking enough," and so on. These criticisms of appearance woul...

*Chapter 199: Suspense in the Air*

"...One last question."

Nicholas was a bit reluctant—

Anson was truly impressive, effortlessly navigating the conversation with wit, charm, and ease, just as he remembered. Even the simplest, most routine questions turned into something special under Anson's skillful handling.

Moreover, Anson knew just how to strike the right balance. He not only answered the questions directly but also made sure to include Jane in the conversation. Anson even played the role of a r...

*Chapter 198: Crafting an Exclusive*

Eve doesn’t like surprises—

To be precise, she enjoys surprises because handling them is part of her job and her strength, but she dislikes when her carefully laid plans are disrupted by unexpected events, as this often leads to more trouble.

After Anson stepped onto the red carpet, Eve and Edgar didn't just sit back and relax with coffee. Instead, they entered the parking lot and made their way through the staff entrance to the Temple Hall, where they would also attend...

*Chapter 197: Unexpected Complications*

In an instant.

Just a brief moment.

But for Anson, that fleeting moment was enough—just the right touch, knowing when to pull back. Before Kate or Brad and Jennifer could speak, Anson’s smile faded, and he returned to his cool demeanor. Seamlessly, he continued speaking.

"Obviously, as a guest star, the most important thing is knowing your place and not overshadowing the leads. I think, before I steal all the attention on tonight’s red carpet, I should make my e...

*Chapter 196: Stealing the Spotlight*

Live broadcasts are all about immediacy. Even a 0.01-second hesitation can mean missing a crucial moment. It's a test of on-the-spot reactions.

Compared to Brad and Jennifer, it was clear that Kate and Anson demonstrated a level of professionalism that was on a completely different level, firmly controlling the situation.

Just a second ago, Kate was still commenting on their "close relationship." Brad and Jennifer exchanged a glance, worried—

They hadn’t invited A...

*Chapter 195: Cutting Through Thorns*

Lucifer had arrived, stepping over blood and corpses, fighting his way up from hell. Though positioned at a low point, with his chin held high, he looked up at the gods standing above, cutting through thorns and obstacles as he ascended.

Unstoppable.

The noise and clamor at the entrance of the grand hall continued to surge wildly, but the observant could notice that the sounds were gradually subsiding. Silently, all attention was being drawn in one direction.

Step. St...

*Chapter 194: A Complete Transformation*

Has anyone ever noticed the sun in Los Angeles around five in the afternoon during late summer?

It's a soft orange hue, clear and bright, not too dazzling or showy, even a bit elegant. It exudes a refreshing clarity amidst its brilliance, subtly spreading across the pale blue sky, with lazy clouds drifting through it, creating ripples as if you could see the ocean and the universe.

The vast and endless expanse stretches out infinitely, as if by opening your arms, you could ...