Haizlena

Meet John Carlton , a talented and renowned photographer whose stunning works have earned him fame but not fortune. Struggling to make ends meet, he faces the emotional turmoil of his mother's illness, with medical bills depleting whatever little money he earns. Amidst this hardship, he finds himself harboring an inexplicable disdain for the famous actress, Charlene Watson.
Unaware to John , Charlene is burdened with her own struggles, seeking solace from the intrusive eyes of fame by adopting disguises to escape her celebrity persona. One day, fate brings Charlene, concealed by a clever guise, into John 's life.
Intrigued by the beauty and emotions captured in his work, she finds herself drawn to this enigmatic photographer.
As their paths intersect, John  is captivated by the mystery surrounding this enigmatic woman, unaware of her true identity. He finds himself falling for her, swept away by her genuine spirit and the compassion she exudes, all the while oblivious that Charlene and the actress he loathes are one and the same.
As love blossoms, fate's irony thickens the plot.
Charlene's disguise becomes a double-edged sword, concealing her from the public eye but also hindering her from revealing her true self to John .
Conflicted and torn, she must decide whether to unveil her identity and risk everything she has come to cherish, or continue the charade to protect herself from the relentless scrutiny of the media.
Amidst the chaos of their intertwined destinies, John must confront his prejudices and reconcile his feelings for the woman he thought he despised.

Love Disguised

Chloe and Mabel were still at Charlene's office, completely unaware of the secret room where John and Charlene were currently stuck. 


"You wasted my time," Mabel huffed, pacing around the office in frustration. 


"I didn't ask you to come. You followed me anyway," Chloe defended, crossing her arms and glaring at Mabel. 


Mabel shot her a look of exasperation. "Do you think I'd just let you come here alone? It's pouring outside, and we're in the middle of a storm! Someone needs to be here to make sure you don't do anything stupid." 


Chloe rolled her eyes. "Oh, please. Like you're my guardian angel or something. Let's not forget why we're here in the first place—to find John and Charlene. So stop blaming me and focus on that." 


Mabel had no comeback, so she sighed and looked out of the window. The rain had started pouring heavily again, with flashes of lightning illuminating the dark sky. She shivered slightly, pulling her jacket tighter around herself. 


Chapter 19.