I have the guts to trust you now

Seeing her curled by into a ball, accompanied by her pitiful face & disheveled clothes, Aaron felt a tinge of pain in his heart. He immediately made his way to the girl & pulled her into his arms. Then he hugged her & patted her head. The girl let out a sigh & said, "I am okay."

Aaron pulled away & gazed into her eyes deeply. Cath felt that the intense look was tugging at her heartstrings & sucking her soul away. She glanced down immediately & her breathing intensified while her lips parted slightly. Aaron looked at her face & suddenly had the urge to kiss her cherry-like, luscious lips. To feel their softness in his.

He lifted his hand & caressed her cheek which made her look up. The next moment, he pressed a heated kiss on her lips. When his lips left hers, she was in a trance. She refused to meet her eyes while her lips were still parted & wet.

"Who was that bastard?" her trance broke with his words.

"The apartment owner's son", Cath replied without any hesitation, "He has been stalking me lately."

Aaron stood up & pulled her by her hand, "Let's go."

"Where?" Cath was confused.

"You won't stay here anymore", Aaron said in a firm tone, "You'll stay with me from now on."

"Huh?"

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Amnesty Entertainment

Inside the private space

"Yes, director. She is innocent."

"Sure, we have evidence."

"We will clear her name as soon as possible."

"No problem!"

"Thanks, director."

Alice entered the room & was greeted by a pair of glaring eyes. She was taken aback. This Amy? She got into her angry mode again!

"Hehehe", Alice smiled somewhat awkwardly, "Don't glare at me like that. I may burn!"

Amy rolled her eyes & heaved a sigh, "The Voice director of 'Innocent Waves' called just now."

"Huh?" Alice was confused, "Why?"

"He wants you to clear your name as soon as possible", Amy explained, "I told him that you are innocent & we have the evidence."

"Of course, we have!" Alice said with firmness.

"They will launch trailers soon, you know?"

"Ah! I've completed half of my dubbing in two weeks without any breaks!"

Innocent Waves was the animated movie Alice was lending her voice for. She was the voice behind the female protagonists, the twin sisters in the story. The movie was adapted from its webnovel version of the same name. The novel was a big hit for the past few months.

"How are you planning to clear your name?" Amy crossed her hands over her chest while her right foot tapped impatiently on the tiled floor.

"Just wait and watch!" Alice smirked.

"I have been hearing that dialogue of yours for ages!" Amy snapped.

"Ah!" Alice pouted, "Calm down. I'll tell you."

Alice quickly explained her next plans & Amy gave her a thumbs up, "Great! I have the guts to trust you now."

Alice winked at her. Then, Amy spoke again, "Here, take it. Someone gave it to you."

Seeing the box of chocolates with the golden foil around, Alice was naturally delighted. Her sparkled brightly, "Who gave this? A fan? An admirer?"

"I don't know", Amy shrugged, "The sender wants you to open the box yourself. No one else."

Alice nodded & sat down on the couch behind her. Then she undid the lace ribbon & opened the box.

Seeing the things inside it, her eyes darkened.