Godsent Top Star [EN]: Chapter 363

363. Of All the Bad Luck (1)

October 29, 2022

As soon as Gabriel’s situation became known, a relative living in the city, Jennifer, immediately sought and obtained full custody through the courts.

-I’m Jennifer. Jennifer.

The case involved child abuse within a very isolated community.

Once it was revealed that the victim was a remarkably beautiful child, public sentiment quickly rallied behind Jennifer.

This support enabled Jennifer to navigate the legal proceedings with ease.

-Oh my god. Jennifer. Is this the child?

Jennifer was employed at a prominent law firm.

Her involvement began when she received a request from the president of a well-known agency representing numerous famous actors.

Gabriel, having someone on his side for the first time, developed separation anxiety and couldn’t bear to be apart from Jennifer.

Consequently, Gabriel became a frequent visitor to the law firm with Jennifer.

Naturally, Gabriel, with his endearing and angelic presence, captured the attention of those around him.

This included the agency president, who was immediately struck by Gabriel’s potential.

-I couldn’t take my eyes off him, even in those lousy paparazzi shots! Jennifer! This child is destined for stardom! He doesn’t belong here!

Fortunately, the agency president was neither exploitative nor did he harbor any inappropriate desires towards children.

The offer was purely based on his genuine recognition of Gabriel’s inherent star quality, without any ulterior motives.

-Show yourself to the world.

-But everyone says I’m an ominous child.

-Then prove them wrong. Let the world see that you are a kind and lovely child.

Jennifer proved to be a remarkably patient and conscientious guardian.

Despite the direct scouting offer from a prestigious agency, Jennifer didn’t rush into a decision. Instead, she calmly discussed it with Gabriel, explaining what it meant to be an actor and the nature of the profession.

Jennifer provided Gabriel with ample time and opportunity to consider and reflect on the proposition.

-Will everyone really like me?

-Of course. Of course. Because you are a child who deserves all the love in the world.

As Jennifer predicted, the contract negotiations proceeded swiftly and smoothly.

And, as Jennifer had assured, everyone was captivated by Gabriel.

Because Gabriel truly possessed an angelic charm.

-To think that such a cute child carries such scars.

-But even with that, look at that bright and lovely face!

-Ah… How happy would I be if I had a child like that.

Beyond his angelic appearance, Gabriel’s story resonated deeply with the nation.

It was an inspiring narrative of an unlucky child overcoming adversity and ultimately finding happiness.

This combination propelled Gabriel’s popularity to new heights after his debut.

-Are you having fun, Gabriel?

-Yes! It’s fun!

Gabriel was genuinely happy.

On set, he was showered with adoration and affection.

No one spoke harshly to him, and everyone was careful to ensure his well-being.

‘I’m happy.’

No one hit him or cursed at him.

Gabriel was truly content.

The attention and love he received for the first time were as sweet and delightful as if they were compensating for all the pain he had endured.

‘I’m glad I decided to act. I’m glad I followed Jennifer. It’s because of Jennifer that I can be so happy…!’

Gabriel gradually grew accustomed to a life filled with love and admiration.

As the young child, who once knew nothing but hardship, became accustomed to being worshiped, his personality began to develop a prickly edge.

But even this quirk only endeared him further to people.

Because there was something undeniably cute about a cute and lovely child acting a little spoiled.

[That’s why you shouldn’t raise kids by spoiling them from a young age. They get bad habits. You have to teach them good character early, but they spoil them because they’re cute, so that’s why the kid turned out like this!]

A cat, purring on the knee of the character-wreck [someone whose personality is considered flawed or problematic], was eating liquid snacks.

Anyway, the important thing is that’s not it.

Regardless of whether Gabriel’s personality was gradually becoming more difficult, he remained in high demand, appearing on numerous programs.

It didn’t take long for Gabriel to earn the title of the most famous child actor in North America.

-Gabriel, don’t forget that you always have to be careful.

-Why? Everyone likes me?

Gabriel, though a few years older, was still young and naive.

He didn’t yet understand that the more famous he became, the more likely he was to attract dislike or envy.

Or even attract the attention of dangerous individuals.

-Be nice to your friends, and don’t act too carelessly on set. You have to be kind and friendly to people.

-But no matter what I do, everyone likes me?

-That’s why you have to be even nicer. To keep them liking you. You shouldn’t hide and run away or follow anyone carelessly like you do now. That’s very dangerous.

-But everyone was not dangerous? Everyone was happy and enjoyed seeing me.

-Gabriel…….

Gabriel was innocent, but not unintelligent.

As he rose to prominence in the heart of Hollywood, his naturally sharp mind and keen senses became even more refined.

The children who appeared on the same program as him disliked him, but the other adults liked him.

‘Jennifer worries too much.’

A staff member who sometimes disliked him for being too precocious was replaced after he threw a few tantrums.

The dried-up and twisted well [referring to his past of neglect and abuse] was now overflowing with people’s attention and affection.

The attention that lasted for several years was enough to make Gabriel complacent.

‘Everyone likes me and nothing dangerous will happen. I am loved.’

Gabriel believed this wholeheartedly.

Was that why?

-Kyaaak!

-Oh my god! Call 911 quickly! Hurry!

-Jennifer! Come to your senses. Can you see me? Don’t close your eyes, Jennifer!

A thunderbolt struck from the sky.

It was as if someone was punishing him.

-My, my baby, he’s my baby, why are you taking my son away?! Everyone who takes my child away will die!

Gabriel blankly stared at the people rushing towards Jennifer, who had collapsed and was bleeding.

Next to him, a homeless man with a wildly grown beard, subdued by the people, was screaming.

It was a face familiar to Gabriel as well…….

-Oh oh. Child. You look like my child……. You look just like my child.

-Mister, your beard is weird. Why is your beard so shaggy?

-Re, really? Should I cut my beard?

It happened when he came to another city for filming.

Gabriel was excited about the place he had come to for the first time in his life.

So, he secretly slipped out to look around as usual.

The homeless man was someone he met there.

He kindly took Gabriel around and showed him various places.

He smelled bad, but he was very kind to him, saying that he looked like his child.

‘But why is Jennifer…….’

Gabriel, who prided himself on knowing a lot in his own way, was still too young to understand.

That there are many forms of affection.

And that if twisted affection falls into the wrong hands, the consequences can be devastating.

-I heard there was originally a stalker…….

-Oh my god. Then did he follow her all the way here?

-I heard that Jennifer got a restraining order from the court, but he still followed her.

He found out late.

That he had a stalker and that Jennifer was seriously worried because he was of poor quality [meaning the stalker was dangerous].

But also that she just gave him several warnings because she didn’t want to let him know the harshness of the world in advance.

‘It’s because of me.’

Dark thoughts that he thought had disappeared for several years slowly began to resurface from deep within.

‘It’s because of me……!’

The world was spinning and it felt like the ground was sinking beneath his feet.

He was replaying in his mind how the interesting mister took out a knife when Jennifer approached with a stiff face.

‘If only I hadn’t tried to sneak out…….’

He should have listened to Jennifer.

‘If only I had listened to Jennifer’s words that it was dangerous…….’

The teaching that he shouldn’t sneak away and cause trouble for the staff.

Those words that he shouldn’t follow just anyone.

-There’s no one who dislikes me?

That was right.

The homeless man who stabbed Jennifer didn’t dislike Gabriel.

Instead, he hated Jennifer for protecting Gabriel.

The homeless man who was arrested on the spot later confessed all of his crime plans.

Because he was mentally unstable, he mistook Gabriel for his child and thought of Jennifer as a kidnapper.

So, he said he planned to kill the kidnapper and get his child back.

[The Fall of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Angel!]

[The Angel’s Past and Present Stained with Blood……. The Unfortunate Child, Gabriel.]

[From Domestic Abuse to the Hollywood Stabbing Incident. Poor Kid!]

Jennifer, who was immediately taken to the hospital, passed away shortly after undergoing emergency surgery.

-Jennifer. Don’t die. It’s my fault. Jennifer……!

The unique smell of the hospital was very strange.

And Jennifer’s appearance, breathing heavily in the middle of it, was even stranger.

Her face, which had always had a good complexion, was pale, and her rosy lips had been cracked for a long time.

-Gabriel.

-Yes, uh-huh……! Jennifer. I’m here.

-This incident is just an accident. It’s not something that happened because of your fault. It’s just bad luck.

That was both true and not true.

According to the homeless man’s statement, he had a plan to eliminate Jennifer from the beginning.

So, the timing was just brought forward in conjunction with coincidence.

-Jennifer. Am I…… Is it because I’m an ominous child? Is that why you’re leaving me……?

-Oh dear……. Gabriel. That’s not true. I’m…… I’ll always be with you. I won’t leave, so…… don’t cry. If you cry, your pretty face will become ugly.

The slender fingers touching his cheek had no strength.

Gabriel instinctively felt it.

That he had to let Jennifer go like this.

‘It was wrong to pretend not to know when I already knew. I was the one who made the people around me unhappy, wasn’t I? But it was wrong to pretend not to know that I was loved. That’s why Jennifer died too.’

After Jennifer left.

Gabriel collapsed helplessly.

Because the shock he received was enormous and there was no one to hold on to such Gabriel.

Funnily enough, there were many guardians who said they would take care of Gabriel.

All of them were hyenas who smelled money rather than truly caring for Gabriel.

Fortunately, thanks to the measures taken by Jennifer, a former lawyer, he was not ripped off…….

[The Falling Angel. Gabriel]

Gabriel’s reputation and job opportunities gradually deteriorated and decreased.

-He used to act so high and mighty, but it serves him right.

-I heard he’s been acting obnoxious from the start? That’s why there’s no one to help him when he’s having a hard time!

-I heard he was talking nonsense during filming and his condition wasn’t good. Is he doing drugs?

The price for trusting only the love he was given and acting carelessly was not small.