Ej's mind raced, disbelief and jealousy crashing over him in waves. His dream—his one true dream—had always been to sing alongside her.
Not even the top idols or A-list celebrities could casually just duet with Raneisha. There was a long list of artists waiting for the opportunity to collaborate with her, and she picked this guy?
Why C.C.?!
What made him special?
What was so good about him?
EJ couldn't understand it, couldn't accept it. The thought of Raneisha singing with someone else felt like a knife twisting in his chest – a nobody at that!
EJ's fists clenched, his knuckles white with frustration. He could barely contain the hatred burning inside him. His eyes narrowed, glaring at C.C., whose calm demeanor only made things worse.
