"Laila!"
"Roy——"
"Screams of excitement filled the air as Laila and Roy appeared. Fans showed immense enthusiasm for their idols' presence. The rumors of their engagement had not subsided, yet the two had not publicly admitted to it. Whether there was a proposal, whether there was an engagement, the truth was firmly held by the two involved.
Walking side by side, one in black and the other in white, they reached the red carpet. Black, not to mention, was considered one of the easiest colors to pull off. White, on the other hand, was more selective, considering skin tone and figure. Laila, of course, had no issues. As they stepped onto the red carpet, the flashes from photographers never left her.
Many veteran reporters had seen this scene many times before, yet each time, they couldn't help but feel a sincere admiration. Perhaps people like them were born to live under the spotlight. Every move they made could captivate and drive countless people crazy.
The two didn't linger on the red carpet and quickly made their way to the reporters' interview area.
"Laila, did Roy really propose to you?" Amidst the anticipation of all the reporters, Laila raised the hand with the ring and smiled, saying, "Yes, he proposed to me."
Instantly, the flashes lit up, focusing on the delicate ring on her finger.
This was their first public admission of their engagement, and it was believed that this would reignite the heat around this topic.
Viewers watching the live broadcast were excitedly watching this scene, feeling that the two were simply too perfect under the camera. Didn't they both have the same happy smile?
Many people also became interested in her ring. Compared to the previous speculations based on a photo, Laila's ring was not large, which seemed incongruent with her identity as a successful director and wealthy heiress.
Some speculated that it might be a special design from a luxury brand, or perhaps it held some special significance. Otherwise, how could Roy, who earned a salary of up to fifteen million dollars, give such a "small," unassuming ring?
Audiences wanted to know what reporters were interested in, and immediately, some reporters asked them this question.
Roy had regretted giving this ring from the start. To him, this ring held great sentimental value, but it didn't seem to match him. Why did he propose so impulsively without thinking? He had told Laila that he wanted to buy a better diamond ring for her. But no matter how he tried to convince her, she seemed to like this one and refused to change it for a new one.
Facing the reporters' question, he was unsure how to answer. To tell the truth would make him seem clumsy, not even knowing how to choose a ring for a proposal. But to deceive would not be fair to Laila; there were no secrets between them, and he didn't want to tarnish their relationship with lies.
Before he could figure out what to say, Laila spoke up, "This ring holds great meaning for both of us, and I like it."
"What kind of meaning does it have?" Laila smiled and glanced at the young reporter asking, then put a finger to her lips in a gesture of silence. "Secret."
"Ah!" Not just the reporters, but also the audience watching on TV, let out a groan of frustration.
They didn't want to be kept in suspense like this, it would make them unable to sleep at night! Laila didn't care how others viewed this ring; she truly liked it. One reason was the sentimental value from Roy, and another was that she wasn't fond of overly extravagant diamond rings. Plus, the design of the ring itself was very delicate and appealed to her. From this, it could be seen that Roy understood her preferences, otherwise, he wouldn't have bought it.
The reporters wanted to continue asking, but Laila didn't give them a chance. She took Roy's arm and walked into the award ceremony venue.
"Laila, wait until we're married, and I'll give you an even better diamond ring." The more he thought about it, the more he felt unworthy. Roy raised this issue again.
"Why bring it up again? You've said it so many times, and I've said it so many times. I really like this one. If you find one that I like even more in the future, then we can talk about changing it." As for whether she liked it or not, that was just a matter of her words, wasn't it?
Roy was conflicted. He was happy that the proposal was successful, but he regretted impulsively choosing that ring. Looking at the fingers of other female stars around him, few wore such a "simple" ring like hers, right? He had earned quite a bit of money over the years, but he had given his girlfriend such a seemingly "modest" ring, which made him feel like he had treated her unfairly.
Seeing his expression, Laila knew he was stuck in his thoughts. Actually, having money didn't always have to be shown off. Both of them could easily spend a lot of money, buying the world's most expensive diamonds, but that didn't mean those things would win her affection.
Isn't it said that money can't buy love? That's exactly the case.
She was very clear that she liked this ring. Regardless of the reasons, she liked it. It matched her taste, and what was he still worrying about? But Roy, in his dilemma, was also quite cute.
As they entered the venue, many people came over to congratulate them. Whether they knew them or not, it was good to exchange a few words, just in case they might fit into one of her scripts in the future. That could be the best path to success.
Actors were eager to collaborate with Laila. Besides her outstanding directing skills, she was very attractive. For example, there had never been any hidden deals involving her. Why? Because she didn't need them!
It was said that Hollywood was more regulated, but the entertainment industry was so tempting. Countless people were willing to pay any price to stand under the spotlight with a glamorous identity. Among two people with similar abilities, one had paid the price, and the other had not. Why would they give the role to the one who hadn't paid the price?
It couldn't be denied that the proportion of women in this group was relatively high, which was caused by the environment of Hollywood. Just look at the ratio of female directors to male directors, and you would know that men dominated almost all the decision-making in Hollywood.
But in front of Laila, it was different. Her orientation was very normal, and even if male actors wanted to make some moves, they had to consider the gap between them and Roy.
That was the reason why many actors were willing to cooperate with her. They didn't expect her to directly give them roles; they just wanted a fair environment to compete in. This way, even if they failed, they knew it was due to their lack of ability, not because of those dirty deals behind the scenes.