Ch. 343: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 343

Chapter 343

Norah was still groggy as she rasped, “What’s broken?”

“Drama,” Nellie replied with excitement. “We’re surging!”

Those words snapped Norah wide awake.

She immediately sat up, grabbed her phone, and looked up the stats for their show.

Yesterday, they were ranked second, but now, they had climbed to first.

The real-time viewership numbers had surged overnight, multiplying several times since yesterday morning. Word of mouth was building steadily.

The heat index had been broken for days, and this unexpected rise was a huge surprise for Norah.

If the buzz kept growing and the plot stayed strong, the show’s future looked incredibly promising.

Norah’s nerves finally eased, and a wave of relief washed over her. Her hard work was paying off. She smiled, comforted by the thought that, with enough effort, many of her dreams could come true.

After a quick shower, she got ready to meet the team.

Downstairs, she ran into Jace, who was pulling up in his Mercedes coupe. He rolled down the window and asked, “Heading out? I can give you a lift.”

Still in high spirits, Norah accepted his offer.

Sliding into the car, she was eager to share the good news, but Jace beat her to it.

“Congrats,” he said. “Your drama’s doing really well.”

“Thank you.” Norah smiled faintly. “Hard work pays off. As long as it earns enough to cover my baby’s expenses, I’ll be satisfied.”

She had gambled everything—her entire savings—on this project. Judging by the current momentum, she wouldn’t just break even; she’d make a little extra, which was more than enough for her.

Jace chuckled. “How are you so sure it’s a boy?”

Norah instinctively rested her hand on her stomach. “I’d be happy either way—a son or a daughter—but I just feel like it’s a boy.”

Her maternal intuition told her so.

Jace didn’t press further. His gaze shifted to her belly, but he kept his thoughts to himself.

Norah remained optimistic. She wasn’t ready to dwell on the darker possibilities—how her child could weaken her body and shorten her life. For now, carrying the baby made her feel safe and strong.

For her child’s sake, she was determined to fight and live as long as possible.

“Don’t forget to rest more often,” Norah said, eyeing Jace with concern. “You look like you’ve lost weight.”

Jace waved off her concern. “I’m fine. Don’t overthink it.”

When they arrived at her destination, he parked the car and said, “We’re here.”

Norah stepped out, waved goodbye, and headed inside.

Jace lingered for a moment, watching her walk away, before finally driving off.

Inside, Norah was greeted by a burst of colorful confetti and streamers.

“Surprise! We did it!” Nellie cheered, her face beaming.

“What do you think of my headband?” Emani twirled around, showing off a hair accessory featuring Sasha, a character from the show.

Norah brushed some ribbons off herself and asked, “You already have character-themed headbands?!”

Emani grinned. “I didn’t make it—an online store did! They’ve got headbands, keychains, dolls, and more!”

“That fast?” Norah was stunned.

“Yep, the internet moves at lightning speed! These were available within hours,” Emani explained, sending her a link.

Norah was impressed. “The power of technology—it’s incredible.”

“Don’t you think the dolls are adorable?” Emani gushed, clearly smitten with the merchandise.

“They’re so lifelike,” Sasha added. “It’s amazing how creative people can be.”

Norah smiled. “Are these officially licensed?”

“Absolutely,” Nellie confirmed. “No piracy here. These are the real deal. Sales are already booming!”

“It feels surreal,” Norah said softly. “Just yesterday, things were so quiet, and now, we’ve achieved this much success.”

“We’ve crossed 100 million views already!” Emani exclaimed. “I never thought I’d be part of something this big!”

Norah checked her phone. It was true—the drama had surpassed 100 million views. The comment sections were buzzing with praise for the plot and the performances. Reviews had climbed into the tens of thousands.

For an online drama, these results were phenomenal.

“Well,” Norah joked, “looks like my son’s formula money is secured.”

Emani laughed. “At this rate, we might even surpass Demon Bones! Everyone’s saying Glory is a dark horse—zero hype, minimal marketing, and yet it’s taking off!”

“I keep seeing clips on social media,” Emani added. “Hundreds of thousands of likes!”

Norah didn’t bother checking Demon Bones anymore. As long as Glory was doing well, the competition didn’t matter.

“Let’s celebrate tonight!” Emani suggested. “You and Nellie are the bosses—you’ve got to treat us!”

“Sure, I’ll treat everyone!” Nellie agreed. “Norah’s off the hook since she needs to save her energy for the baby.”

“Wow, Boss Corbeil, you’re so generous!”

Amid the laughter, Norah’s attention was drawn to a message from Quinn.

The headline sent a chill down her spine:

Police Raid Criminal Organization: Scene of Carnage Unveiled

Though the photos weren’t graphic, the chaos depicted was unsettling. The message only deepened the unease that had been gnawing at her since her nightmare last night.

Sasha noticed the change in Norah’s expression and walked over. “What’s wrong?”

Norah quickly locked her phone. “Nothing.”

Sasha wasn’t convinced. “Your face says otherwise. You’re worried.”

Norah hesitated before admitting, “I can’t help it. Even though Kevin and I are apart, I know he’s alive, and I can see him. But his work... it’s so dangerous. I can’t stop fearing the worst.”

“I get it,” Sasha said gently. “You still love him, and I’m pretty sure he loves you too. Life isn’t simple, and neither are relationships, but you understand his struggles, don’t you?”

Norah forced a bitter smile.

Deep down, she did understand Kevin’s choices. And she wanted him to be free, even if that meant sacrificing her own happiness.

To let him go was, in a way, to save herself.