Clara was drawn to gossip and naturally had access to information from various channels.She pointed at the actress on the screen.
"Hey, doesn't this girl look familiar? Do you think she looks like you?" Joanna frowned a little.
"I feel like I've seen her somewhere."
"You're so forgetful.This was the woman Ace left the bar with that night.She's the one who looked like you!" Clara exclaimed.
"So it's her!"
Joanna finally recalled who that woman was.She felt mixed emotions.She thought Ace would still be drowning in guilt and never fall in love again.
To her surprise, he'd already met someone new.
Men...
They were all heartless creatures! "What do you think this scumbag is thinking? Why would he spend so much money just to pursue this woman?"
Clara looked at Joanna before glancing at Shirley on her phone screen.
The two of them really looked alike.
"Could it be that he still has feelings for you? Is that why he found someone else who looks like you to be your substitute?" Clara asked.
"Stop making things up!" Joanna had a calm look in her eyes.
"He doesn't have feelings for me.He still hates me.I killed his child, and the woman he loved had to lose her uterus because of me.He's kind enough to spare me..."
"Does he know you're pregnant with his children? If he does, then you two..."
"That's enough!" Joanna cut Clara off impatiently.
"If you're my friend, stop bringing this person up in front of me.The children belong to me.They have nothing to do with anyone else.If you keep making nonsense up, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"I'm sorry, Joanna.I wasn't being thoughtful.I know how you feel.I promise I won't talk about that scumbag again.If I do, you can slap me!"
Clara made an oath-swearing gesture.
Although Clara had watched Moran my Pierce, she still felt bothered by the movie.
In this time and age, perhaps keeping one's children and leaving the man was the best option.
As Joanna's best friend, Clara had to support her! Joanna didn't say anything further.She turned to face Liam.
"Let's go to the study.We need a private chat!"
The two went to the study by the beach villa.
Liam retrieved a USB drive.He gave a detailed report of recent developments in Stellar Group.
The most significant update was that Stellar Group would soon build its own research center facility.
Liam had always been against this.
Until now, he would still try to dissuade Joanna whenever she was about to sign the contract.
"This program is very risky.It'll also use up a lot of funds.The most difficult part is that we don't have an excellent research team.We might end up losing everything and bear a significant amount of debt.We'll become the joke of the town! "In fact, downstream companies like ours focus mainly on production and sales.Normally, a research center isn't even necessary.Moran Group, for example, doesn't have its own research center.It has always cooperated with other research companies.Even so, it still managed to maintain its position as the leader with its high production and sales capabilities!"Liam added.
"Is that so?"
Joanna rested her chin on her hands.
"Just do as I tell you.We'll become the leader sooner or later!"
It was already night when she sent Liam and Clara away.
As the waves hit the shore, the island regained its silence and serenity, and the soothing fragrance of flowers permeated the air.
Joanna would touch the objects around her for a split second before looking around. She even spent half an hour giving catnip to her newly acquired cat, Orange, as though attempting to keep herself occupied to escape something.
Meanwhile, her gaze couldn't help but wander to her computer from time to time. Her fingertips moved unconsciously as she was eager to test it.
Finally, her curiosity got the better of her, and she flipped her laptop open.
Her slender fingertips tapped on the keyboard, and she got into the film distributor's system, copying the movie 'Moran my everheart,' which was about to be released in theaters.
She was curious to see how capable Ace was to receive so many good reviews for his first-ever film!
The film lasted two hours. She played the film on her private cinema screen. She even made snacks and beverages before sitting comfortably on the sofa to watch the movie.
She couldn't deny that the movie had quality. It was shot in such a manner that each scenario had its own significance. Evidently, it had been created with great care and attention to detail.
The first instance of the movie was enough to capture Joanna's heart.
It was shot in line with the real story. The male and female leads met for the first time as they stood in the pouring rain.
As Joanna was watching, her eyes reddened, and she felt that she wasn't watching a movie but staring into a mirror as it reflected her true story.
Their three-year relationship, portrayed in a two-hour film, included all of their bittersweet recollections.
Ace created the other half of the movie, so it wasn't nearly as heartbreaking as the first. It was more about the male and female lead's life taking care of their children together, which was sweet and harmonious.
Then one day, a small misunderstanding turned into a huge fight. The female protagonist walked out of the home and never returned.
The male protagonist took their child and went traveling all over the globe in search of her. He would write her a postcard whenever he stopped.
As they traveled, the postcards grew in number until they filled the whole luggage. Unfortunately, he never heard anything about her.
Finally, amid the male lead's dream, he said, "You're back," and the film ended.
Joanna, who inspired the female lead's character, couldn't stop crying after viewing it.
'I can't believe Ace could be so skilled. The film is quite moving. He went to great lengths to portray himself as a decent man,' she thought as she clutched the tissue in her palm and couldn't stop wiping her tears.
The gloomy theater suddenly became bright.
Nancy walked in and looked at Joanna worriedly. "Miss Joanna, why are you crying? Were you reminded of something sad? Or did anyone bully you?"
"No, Iā¦"
She couldn't bring herself to tell Nancy that she had sobbed because Ace's movie had moved her.
"Did Orange bully you?"
Nancy pointed at Orange in Joanna's arms and said seriously, "Orange, didn't I tell you that Joanna is now pregnant? You can't lay on her stomach like that, or you will crush the babies in there. Come here!"
Orange hopped down and sat in front of the television.