Chapter 396

Sophia Evans' fan bit her lip nervously, fingers twisting the edge of her apron.

"That private dining room..." Her voice trembled. "It's the owner's exclusive area. I'll lose my job if I go in without permission."

Sophia narrowed her eyes.

"The owner?" She repeated softly, her nails absently scraping against her coffee cup.

Did Vivian Laurent have some special connection with this restaurant?

"Come work at my studio." Sophia suddenly smiled brightly. "Five thousand a month, and you'll get to see me every day."

The fan's eyes instantly lit up.

"Really?" She gasped. "What... what do I need to do?"

Sophia lowered her voice. "Just take one photo for me."

Ten minutes later.

The fan walked toward the private room with forced composure. The manager stood guard like a sentry at the door.

"Manager!" She called out suddenly. "There's a VIP asking for you!"

The manager frowned. "Who?"

"I think..." She whispered. "It's that A-list actor."

The manager hesitated, glancing at the closed door before finally walking away.

The fan's heart pounded wildly. With shaking hands, she pulled out her phone and pushed the door open just a crack.

Click.

She nearly screamed when the flash went off.

Laughter spilled from inside the room. Not from two people, but a whole group.

She slammed the door shut and fled back to Sophia.

"Did you get it?" Sophia grabbed her wrist urgently.

The fan handed over the phone. "There were several people inside..."

Sophia snatched the phone, staring intently at the screen.

The photo was slightly blurred, but clearly showed Vivian Laurent raising a glass with a smile, surrounded by three men and two women.

"This is..." Her pupils constricted sharply.