Devilish secretary-Chapter 402 Best Newcomer Actress

When Found You Across the River finally premiered, it caused a huge stir. Many people fell in love with Lilith’s role — the way she acted was so real, so sharp yet heartbreakingly soft at the same time. Almost overnight, she gained a loyal fanbase that surprised even the people around her. Some fans even called her the diamond of the screen, saying she brought life to every line she spoke.

Her life became busier than ever after that. By day, she balanced her new acting offers and interviews, and by night she still made time to help Alexander with the company business. They’d sit together in his office, lights dimmed, going over papers or ideas while stealing soft kisses between signed documents. Their bond only deepened.

They even started discussing their wedding more seriously. They thought about the guest list, the venue, even the colors of the flowers. Lilith’s eyes would light up whenever they imagined how their big day would look — two months later, they’d finally tie the knot. They joked about what Loki might wear, and how Sir Sparkleton would definitely try to make a speech at the reception.

But just when they thought everything was falling into place, life threw in its usual twist. News came in like a soft but shocking breeze: Lilith was nominated for Best Newcomer Actress. It was a huge honor — the award show was one of the biggest in the country, watched by millions. Her name was suddenly everywhere, trending on fan pages and entertainment sites. People praised her raw emotion on screen and her aura that no one else could copy.

It was a moment that should’ve felt like a dream come true and in many ways, it did. But it also meant new interviews, endless fittings, hours of rehearsals, and traveling back and forth for promotions. Plans for the wedding suddenly felt like they were being pulled in a hundred directions.

One night, after another late meeting with her agency, Lilith came home to find Alexander waiting in their living room. He was half-asleep on the couch, files still open in his lap. When he saw her, he rubbed his eyes and smiled tiredly.

"Congratulations, my love," he said softly, pulling her into his arms.

Lilith buried her face into his shoulder, her voice muffled as she whispered, "It feels like a dream. But I don’t want it to mess up our plans."

Alexander just kissed her hair. "Don’t worry about the wedding. It will happen when it’s meant to. Right now, you should enjoy this, you deserve every bit of it."

Lilith closed her eyes, listening to the steady beat of his heart under her ear. She knew he was right. But a tiny part of her still clung to their dream of standing together, hand in hand, as husband and wife.

***

Lilith stood in front of the long mirror, wearing a stunning red dress that hugged her figure in all the right places. The deep red color made her skin glow, and the soft fabric shone under the lights of the dressing room. Her makeup was flawless tonight, every brush of color on her face was blended perfectly, making her bright eyes stand out and her lips look like blooming roses.

Anyone who saw her would’ve thought she looked like a queen ready to take over the world. But inside, Lilith was biting back a sigh. She checked her phone again, hoping for a new message. Nothing.

Tonight was one of the biggest nights of her career, her first time walking the red carpet for the award show as a nominee. Reporters, cameras, fans...all of them would be waiting outside for a glimpse of her. But there was a small problem: she was supposed to walk in with a male co-star or partner.

Usually, these things were arranged by the agency in advance. But because of a mix-up with scheduling and last-minute changes, her original partner couldn’t make it.

Lilith gently tapped her manicured nails on the table by the mirror, thinking. It wasn’t that she needed anyone to shine, she could light up the whole place just by standing there. But appearances mattered in this world, and the media would spin endless rumors if she showed up alone.

She let out a soft huff of breath, glancing at the clock. Time was ticking. Her new team outside was busy fixing her dress and handling the press. She had maybe ten minutes to figure something out.

"Just my luck," she muttered under her breath, adjusting the strap of her dress as she turned to check her hair one more time. Even though her mind was a storm, her face stayed calm– her eyes sharp, her lips pressed together in a confident line.

If no one came through for her, she’d still go out there alone, head held high, back straight, heels clicking like a promise. Because Lilith was never the type to need someone to stand tall.

However, before Lilith could think too much, a sudden knock on her dressing room door made her head snap around. She narrowed her eyes, curious — she wasn’t expecting anyone.

When the door opened, she was genuinely surprised to see Ethan Carter standing there. He had that same boyish grin on his lips, his hair pushed back just a little too carelessly, and his hands tucked into his pockets like he owned the place.

"Hello~~ Did you miss me?" Ethan drawled dramatically as he stepped inside the room, his eyes shining with playful mischief.

Figures, Ethan thought, trying not to chuckle. Bro really made that actor back out, huh? He doesn’t trust any pretty boy near her.

Lilith raised one perfectly shaped brow, her red lips curling into a slight smirk. "No," she said bluntly, fixing the earring on her ear without even giving him a full glance.

"Hump!" Ethan let out a fake gasp and pouted like a sulking child. He flopped down on the cushioned chair near her makeup table, throwing one leg over the other like he was at home. "As soon as I landed, guess what?" He rolled his eyes dramatically. "Big brother called me right away — told me to attend this fancy red carpet with you."

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