Chapter 364

"What's this?"

Vivian's curiosity was instantly piqued. She leaned in closer.

Sophia pulled up a video—a recording from what appeared to be a movie premiere.

A group of actors stood in front of a massive screen, introducing their film.

"This is..."

Vivian's jaw dropped when she recognized one of them. It felt like she was staring at an alien.

"Ha! Didn’t see that coming, did you?" Sophia grinned. "This is the premiere of Chasing My Lockhart—the movie adaptation of your story with Nathaniel. I watched it. It’s incredible! I cried so much!"

She clutched her chest dramatically, already itching to rewatch it.

"I get why they made the movie, but can someone explain why the male lead… is Nathaniel?!"

Vivian rubbed her eyes, convinced she was hallucinating.

Since when did Nathaniel Blackwood, a ruthless business tycoon who made millions in minutes, star in a romance film?

Was he that bored? Or had the producers blackmailed him into it?

"Exactly!" Sophia nodded eagerly. "The whole project was kept under wraps until the last minute. When the cast was revealed, the entire entertainment industry, business world, and even social media exploded. Rumor has it Nathaniel took the role because he wrote the script—under a pen name, as a tribute to you."

"That’s bullshit!"

Vivian shot to her feet, furious.

"Who started that lie? Is he that shameless? Plagiarizing someone else’s work? Use your brain—how could an emotionless robot like him write something so heartfelt?"

"Vivian, calm down," Sophia urged, pulling her back onto the couch. "Think of the babies."

"I know he didn’t write it," Sophia admitted. "But the original author hasn’t spoken up. That’s why people believe it’s him. Plus, the web novel never got an ending, but the movie wraps everything up perfectly. The second half is even more emotional than the first. You’ll understand when you watch it!"

Vivian clenched her fists.

She couldn’t admit the truth—that she was the author. The first half of the novel was embarrassingly romantic, painting her as a naive, lovestruck girl. She’d never claim it.

"It’s just PR," Liam cut in, arms crossed. "After the divorce, Nathaniel and Blackwood Group took a hit. Now, this movie makes him look like some devoted romantic hero. Pathetic."

"Exactly!" Sophia agreed. "The timing is too convenient. The premiere hasn’t even gone public yet, but it’s already boosting Blackwood Group’s stocks. Nathaniel’s gained a legion of female fans overnight."

Vivian’s eyes narrowed.

That explained the sudden stock surge. Blackwood Group hadn’t launched any new projects recently. This was their play all along.

"I also heard Nathaniel took the role to pursue the female lead," Vivian muttered. "But she’s already involved with the film’s producer—Oliver Prescott from Universal Entertainment."