Chapter 2 Anna Dickson

When Kayla got to the dressing room in the building, it was empty. Everyone had already left. She turned to the huge mirror at the far end of the room, she could see her reflection clearly.

She looked closely at her shoulders and neck, they were covered with hickeys. Kayla was agitated. If she were to be seen like this, she would surely be at the top of news, and that would definitely give her a bad reputation.

The reputation of every female actress was indeed precious, as a little mistake could ruin one for life, and even take her out of the entertainment circle. The entertainment market had abandon some actresses because of the chaos in their private lives.

She needed to rush home and clean up properly, and she headed for the elevator. The elevator had only reached the third floor. She decided to take off the piece of cloth around her waist and wrap it around her shoulders like it was a shawl. Soon, she was on the second floor.

She didn't want to be recognized, so she lowered her head and brought her hair forward to cover her face. She hurried out of the passage and failed to notice the news casters and reporters gathered at the entrance of the hotel.

As soon as she got out, someone whispered to the person beside her. "Isn't that Kayla? She wouldn't dare dress like that. Look at her dress, it's torn up to the waist point", one of the reporters said.

" Kayla ", a lovely voice came from behind her.

The voice sounded really loud in the quiet lobby. Kayla turned around and saw the pretty lady. It was Anna Dickson.

"It's really you", Anna said, her voice filled with sarcasm.

"Anna Dickson is here!", the reporters ran towards her and began taking pictures.

"What's the problem with you? You always seem to be on my neck", Kayla said quietly, the sore from her body weighing her down.

Anna touched her long hair and smirked lightly. "The producer expressed his appreciation to you for a work we'll done just last night, and this morning, you're seen walking out of the hotel where he passed the night. What happened between you both? "

Anna knew what had happened. She called the reporters this morning in a bid to embarrass Kayla, and possibly have her thrown out of the entertainment circle.

Kayla chuckled slightly. "You showed up at the same hotel early this morning, didn't you also have something to do with the producer too? "

"Donald, my fiancé drank so much last night, and I had to stay up and look after him", Anna said with a cunning smile. "I'm not a cheap thing as you are. Donald and I are engaged, and if I can remember, you're still single. Am I right?"

Hearing his name, Kayla froze for a short while, then adjusted herself. She reminded herself that she wasn't supposed to be moved by Anna's harsh words.

"It shouldn't be any of your business", Kayla turned to leave the hotel.

Anna would never let her go so easily. Unexpectedly, she pulled the shawl off Kayla's neck.

"Ohh my bad. I'm really sorry Kayla, it was mistake". She pretended to gasp, but her heart leaped with so much joy.

Some parts of her neck and shoulder were now visible in the brightness of the day, and the people could see the hickeys clearly.

All the reporters were astonished.

"Miss Kayla, were you really with the producer last night? Aren't you aware he has a wife and children? I'm sure you do know this could cost you your career".

She couldn't escape, she was closely surrounded by the reporters. The light from different cameras kept flashing, and she could hear the click sound made by the cameras.

Kayla was forced to step back, she had no idea what those reporters were saying. She looked towards Anna's direction and noticed that there was a wide smile on her face. She knew that her dreams of becoming an actress were about to come to an end.

Without thinking twice, Kayla completely forgot about the hickeys and stood in the hotel lobby for the reporters to take the pictures.

Suddenly, a warm body pulled up behind her. She could feel the presence of the man. The cologne from his suit filled the entire lobby. Then, he placed his big hand over his shoulder.

"We were together last night", the deep voice said over her.

Kayla was stunned, but she withheld her fears. She looked back to see who it was. It was the man from the previous night!

"Get your hand off me!", she quivered.

Why did the man suddenly show up? Why did he have to be in their midst?

The man didn't move an inch. Instead, he narrowed his hands down to her waist and clasped it tightly. He led her back into the hotel.

As he moved, he turned to the butler. "Mr Leon, deal with it".

Mr Leon nodded respectfully, then handed a card to the reporters. "I'm a spokesperson for the William family. If you have any questions, please direct them to me".

When the reporters heard the name, Williams, they were all surprised and began to put down their cameras and notes.

The Williams were the most feared and the most powerful family in the state. The family had inherited the British style of nobility. They had connections with various industries, they were like a king in a kingdom.

The Williams family's control of the media was quite unquestionable, no news went out to the public unless approved by them, especially, information relating to their family.

Anna who was standing by the corner the whole time was shocked. She clasped the bag in her hand very tight, her face red with rage.

"How did this happen? I thought this would make Kayla leave the entertainment circle completely? Why would someone show up to save her?". Anna paced from one end of the lobby to another.

Anna knew about the Williams family and the strong reputation they had, and she badly wanted to get in contact with them. She wanted to be introduced to the director of the family, and even to the heirs of the family if it were possible.

She felt she was entitled to all of those. How could someone as low as Kayla have something to do with a man from such a powerful family? She had no idea who he really was, but she was sure he was powerful.

Anna fumbled through her bag and took out get phone, then dialed a number. The call connected, but after ringing for some time, there was no answer. She dialed the number again, then a man picked up.

In a low and angry tone, she asked, "Didn't you say the mission was successfully accomplished? Why is someone from the Williams family involved in it?"

The line went silent for a while, then the man spoke up."There seemed to have been a mistake. I waited up all night for Kayla to get drunk, then I carried her up to room 257. What was the man's room number?, the man at the receiving end said.

"You fool!", Anna cursed the man. "It was room 267". She had the man put a pill in Kayla's drink the previous night, and when she got drunk, he was to carry her to the producer's room.

"Anna", a male voice came from behind. "Let's go".

Anna was startled, the fierce expression on her face instantly disappeared, a smile appearing on her face. "Donald", she hugged him.

"I thought I heard your voice?", Donald asked lovingly, his hands on her waist.

"Yes, I was on the phone with someone", she leaned on his chest and pulled him out of the lobby, her heart burning with rage.