Chapter 477: Who’s The Lucky Guy?

Natalie’s lips curled in disgust, and her eyes narrowed. She had been watching Bianca closely since the cruise party. A private detective told her that Bianca and Dave had a fight, and he threw her out.

Now, Bianca was staying at her brother’s place.

The detective didn’t find much about Dave, but other sources confirmed they had split.

Natalie was sure Bianca had already moved on to someone new.

She was determined to look for proof of Bianca’s mistakes. She believed it would destroy her.

Once she had it, she was certain no one would support Bianca or speak up for her again.

This was the perfect chance for Natalie to get her revenge.

Dave had clearly turned against Skylar. He embarrassed her in front of everyone. When the video went viral, people mocked Skylar online.

Natalie no longer saw her as a threat.

If she could break things off for good between Dave and Bianca, nothing would stop her from getting closer to him.

Thinking about it made Natalie feel excited. She couldn’t wait to watch Bianca’s name fall apart.

In the next few days, Bianca was caught up in a storm of work.

New offers kept coming in. Big companies wanted to work with Emerald Artists Agency. Bianca and Diana split the load and drown themselves in the work. They barely had time to rest.

At the same time, Bianca was preparing for an interview. She needed to speak up about the rumors around Reese.

Orion Entertainment had been grabbing attention lately. Shelly was rising fast. She had passed Reese and was almost as popular as Blake.

Diana, feeling the pressure, looked at Bianca with worry. “Shouldn’t we do something about this?”

Bianca stayed calm as she worked, not bothered by the mess around her. “No need to rush. Let’s see what they do first. We’ll act when the time feels right. You can only rise after falling low—and we’re not there yet.”

Diana didn’t ask more. She trusted Bianca completely.

Bianca worked late every night. Dave was just as busy, spending most of his time at the office.

Even though they couldn’t meet, they stayed close through video calls.

Watching each other work on screen made Bianca feel warm inside. Sometimes, she thought maybe quiet moments like that were enough.

They were excited about the weekend and had made plans to visit a car show.

Bianca worked extra hours to make sure she could enjoy a good half-day out with Dave.

She woke up early, feeling fresh and ready. She wore a light green dress and added a bit of makeup to highlight her natural look.

As she stepped out of her room, she suddenly came face to face with Leonel.

Both of them halted their steps and were surprised to see each other so early.

Leonel wore a clean, casual suit that made him look both stylish and relaxed. His hair was neatly styled, showing he had taken his time getting ready.

“You’re looking sharp, Leonel. Got a date?” Bianca asked with a teasing smile.

Leonel raised an eyebrow. “And you look stunning. Who’s the lucky guy?”

Bianca gave a playful pout. “I won’t ask about your plans if you don’t ask about mine. And don’t tell Mom. Deal?”

“Deal,” Leonel said with a smirk. “Let’s keep it our little secret.” He left it at that, not asking anything more.

Bianca squinted and noticed something different about Leonel. He looked more put together, and there was a soft look in his eyes. Maybe someone new had entered his life?

She chose not to ask and kept her own plans to herself.

“Okay then, see you later!” she said with a bright smile as they both left the apartment in opposite directions.

At the same time, in the CEO’s office at Phoenix Alliance Group, Dave stood in front of the mirror, fixing his shirt sleeves. His strong frame and firm posture showed in the reflection.

The thought of seeing Bianca soon made him smile.

Suddenly, the door burst open, breaking the silence of the surroundings.

“Dave, we’ve got a problem!” Justin rushed in, worry all over his face.

Dave adjusted his tie and looked at Justin. His tone was calm but firm. “Did no one ever teach you to knock first?”

“Oops, my bad,” Justin said, rubbing the back of his head.

“What is it?” Dave turned around and asked him curiously.

Justin’s face turned grim. “There’s a problem with Phoenix Alliance Group’s big project. The Evans Group just jumped in to compete. Even Phoenix Entertainment is affected.”

He handed a document to Dave. “They’re meeting at the port today. Rupert from the Evans Group will be there soon. We need to go now, Dave!”

Dave’s expression grew tense. He glanced at his watch, eyes narrowing.

“If we don’t move fast, Phoenix Alliance Group’s in real danger,” Justin urged him.

Dave gave a firm nod.

“To the port.”

****

Bianca stood by the road, waiting nervously. She kept checking the time on her phone.

A shiny black Apollo stopped in front of her. She froze for a second, then guessed it might be Dave’s car.

“Dave….” she started to say but stopped when Wyatt rolled down the window.

Surprised, she looked inside. Dave wasn’t there.

“Miss Scott, please get in,” Wyatt said.

Bianca got into the car. The quiet sound of the engine made a few people turn their heads. Some watched with envy as the Apollo drove away.

“My boss asked me to take you to the car show,” Wyatt said while driving.

“Is he already there?” Bianca asked.

Wyatt kept his eyes on the road. “Something came up, but he told me to make sure you went. He wants you to pick a car. Just tell me which one you like.”

Bianca felt a bit disappointed.

She leaned back in her seat, no longer excited. “If he’s not coming, I don’t see the point in going.”

Wyatt looked over at her. His tone was calm. “He really wanted to come, but something urgent came up with the Phoenix Alliance Group. He didn’t want to let you down, so he sent me instead.”

Bianca sat up, clearly worried. “Is it that serious? What happened?”

Wyatt gave a small smile. “Don’t worry. He’s handling it.”

The Apollo soon stopped at the car show entrance. Before they got out, staff in suits came over to greet them.

The limited-edition luxury car made it clear to everyone that only the rich could afford it.

As they got out, a staff member walked over and said, “This way, please.”

Bianca looked up and was stunned. The place was beautiful. She had never been to a car show this grand before.