She hoped that he was indeed as handsome as the landlady had claimed, as she would have loved to ask if he was interested in becoming a model or an actor. She was looking for some new talents, anyway.

But as the elevator doors opened, the sight that greeted her was not what she expected. Instead of a dashing young man, a group of uniformed workers emerged, each carrying a toolbox in hand. Disappointed, Ariana let out a soft sigh.

The landlady was caught off guard by the sudden arrival of the workers, and quizzically inquired, "And who might you be?"

The foreman, with a professional air, showed her the commission certificate and responded with a sense of authority, "We are the team appointed to undertake the structural renovations of the apartment as per the 808 resident's request."

The apartment numbered 808 lay directly opposite Ariana's. The two places were like mirror images of each other, connected by a narrow hallway. The landlady snapped out of her daze and plastered a welcoming smile on her face, ushering the workers into the apartment.

"Just do as he said. When we signed the contract, we agreed that the right to use this apartment would be his," she instructed them.

Ariana's jaw hung open, and she battled to stifle her surprise. Had her new neighbor purchased the apartment? Or was he a man of such wealth that he could afford to throw a fortune into renovations and rent?

Either way, it was none of her business, and she had work to get to. She resolved to bid the landlady goodbye and head out.

Alas, the landlady had other plans. She was adamant that Ariana stay for a blind date, much to the latter's annoyance.

The landlady's tone was fervent, almost like she was speaking about the only person who could save the world from doom.

"Trust me, my dear, you cannot afford to miss out on him. He's handsome and wealthy. You probably won't find a better man than him in Eleymond," she urged Ariana.

The words sent shivers down Ariana's spine. She couldn't help but be reminded of Theodore, a man with both looks and wealth, but a deplorable character to go with it.

The thought of meeting another good-looking man made Ariana anxious; she didn't think she could bear another painful experience.

"I must get to work now," Ariana said, desperately trying to back out of the situation.

"Let's discuss this some other time, please."

Ariana wriggled her hand, breaking free from the landlady's grip. She rushed toward the stairs, panting as she ran down the steps.

This incident made her late for work, and as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Betsy dashing out of the office with her phone in her hand. Betsy's face was a picture of worry, and Ariana could tell she was about to receive bad news. The anxious assistant grabbed Ariana's arm like a frightened animal seeking refuge.

“ariana, you won't believe what's happened!” Betsy exclaimed.

Ariana's heart raced as she asked, "What's wrong?”

Betsy led Ariana to an empty corridor and whispered in her ear, "A social media account says Brielle is going to be the first female supporting role in Winslow's new movie!"