Los Angeles, California.

Dressed in glamorous evening attire, attendees gathered in groups within the grand estate, engaged in animated conversations.

But it wasn't just the clothing that dazzled. The people themselves seemed to radiate brilliance, their appearances exuding an almost otherworldly charm.

"Jimmy, your latest film wasn’t bad. It performed about as well as my debut movie."

"Well, aren’t you good at sugarcoating failure?"@@novelbin@@

Actors and entertainers of renown filled the space—it was only natural. Famous names, voices recognizable from just a note of a song, surrounded the gathering.

This event, however, had a reason for attracting such illustrious guests.

"Oh, Stella!"

A middle-aged man with golden hair spread his arms wide in a welcoming gesture toward Stella, who stood at the balcony. She returned his enthusiasm with a gentle smile.

"My, my, you’ve grown conservative after your trip to Japan."

"Oh, I’ve never been one for such greetings in the first place."

"No charm at all."

"My charm is reserved for a select few."

Her laughter carried an effortless elegance, prompting Aaron Campbell, an American superstar actor, to shrug his shoulders with amusement. As the host of tonight's party, he was also a prominent actor in a famous American superhero franchise.

The crowd, a veritable constellation of stars, had gathered to celebrate his 40th birthday.

"So, did you leave your role in the latest film?"

"Hah! That remains to be seen. It’s up to the higher-ups, but I’m not dead yet. Superman, remember? You know how it goes."

"True, they’d definitely find a way to bring you back—the profits are too good to pass up."

"Stella, it’s just a comic book story. Don’t take it so seriously."

"Oh, I wouldn’t know. I don’t read comics. I’ve been into Marvel lately, but I’ve never been into DC."

"As always, you’re such a contrarian."

Aaron flexed his well-toned physique with a grin, embodying the picture-perfect image of Superman. As one of Hollywood's few true action stars, known for performing stunts without a double, his reputation was well-earned.

"By the way..."

"Yes?"

"I saw it. That Japanese variety show."

"...You did?"

"Now, now, don’t make it sound so harsh."

You didn't buy this chapter

Buy Now (3 coupons)