With that said, Stefanie found herself shedding tears once more.


    Charlie quickly offered her a tissue and gently urged, “Daisy, please don’t cry. Life isn’t as straightforward as simply having a house when we were kids. I realize I’ve overlooked this matter too. I thought you were like me, that you’dugh off such things in your childhood. I never imagined you and Uncle Sun had been searching for me all these years.”


    Stefanie retorted, her voiceced with anger: “Laughing? ying house? My dad made a solemn promise to Uncle Wade and Aunt Wade back then!”


    “And you’ve lived in Eastcliff for eight years. You should know how much the families here despise their children entering the entertainment industry. Even the offspring of influential families are forbidden from marrying actresses, because to them, no matter how popr those celebrities be, they are merely actors and deemed inferior!”


    “But do you understand why I chose to enter the entertainment world?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie shook his head, genuinely curious: “Why?”


    “To find you! I wanted to be a star, someone whom the entire nation—indeed, Chinese people around the globe—would follow. I thought if I achieved that, you might see me, recognize me, and eventually find me…”


    Charlie felt a bit awkward, admitting, “You’ve changed quite a bit since childhood. Honestly, if you hadn’t mentioned your nickname, I might not have recognized you at all…”


    Stefanie shot back, “Haven’t you seen any of my interviews? Each time I’m interviewed, I tell the media that my nickname is Daisy Sun. I even made a point of saying that myck of a boyfriend is because I’m searching for the true love of my youth. This has made the trending searches multiple times. Haven’t youe across it even once?”


    Charlie smiled sheepishly: “I’m not really the type to keep up with entertainment news or celebrity gossip, so I’ve missed it.”


    Stefanie, frustrated, pressed, “Then why did you seek me out to represent Nova Dias?!”


    Charlie shrugged, “That wasn’t my decision; it was Liam’s. He mentioned that you’re currently one of the most prominent celebrities and rmended you to represent Oracle Nova Dias.”


    Stefanie felt her self-esteem take a hit, tears of anger streaming down her face: “So, all my hard work over the years has been for nothing? I’ve spoken so many times in front of the nation, and you never even noticed!”


    As she spoke, she wiped her tears and choked up: “Just on the flight here this year, I was thinking about waiting for you to be 35 or even 40. After all, people in the entertainment industry tend to marryter, and I wouldn’t have to deal with pressure from those who don’t understand the situation. But I never expected you to be so heartless! Not only did you not recognize me, but you also broke off the engagement and married someone else!”


    For all these years, Stefanie had held onto her childhood promise of marriage with Charlie.<fn99cd> The source of th?s content is Find~Novel</fn99cd>


    This wasn’t just because she had a natural fondness for him as a child, always wanting to be by his side.


    It was also due to her father’s unwavering search for Charlie over the years, which kept Charlie ever-present in her mind.


    Moreover, she had longed to find him for so many years.


    Her father’s reminders echoed in her ears, urging her not to forget their betrothal.


    After she turned 20, her father emphasized that once she found Charlie, she must marry him, as it was a promise he made to friends, benefactors, and brothers long ago.


    Stefanie had unconsciously epted this arrangement, believing for years that she would eventually locate him, only to discover he was already married!