Chapter 11: Cruel

Chapter 11: Cruel Adrian Blackwood arrived at the Stars Gala in style and stepped onto the event's red carpet with all eyes on him. He was dressed in a tailored black tuxedo with subtle gold embroidery on the lapels. He radiated confidence and charm. Flashes of cameras illuminated his amber eyes as reporters and photographers shouted his name, desperate for a photo or comment. "Adrian! Over here!" one reporter called. He turned briefly, offering his signature smoldering look before moving forward. His every move exuded ease, but his mind was already ahead, thinking of the conversations and deals awaiting him tonight. "Adrian! Rumors have spread speculating your victory in tonight's nomination for the Top Most Talented Actors in the record of AMN and the industry! What do you say about it?" Adrian paused mid-step as the lights from the cameras caught the sharp lines of his face. His amber eyes sparkled with confidence and humility as he turned to face the reporter who had called out the