Stella shook her head. She seemed unaffected. “I‘m fine.”
Bradley was relieved that she was not evasive about the matter, like Angelina was.
Guinevere walked to the group. Before she could speak, Bradley spoke first.
“I saw you chatting with the producer earlier. What were you
talking about?” He initiated the conversation with Guinevere.
Guinevere smiled and said, “It seems like you’re paying attention
to me too. I thought your attention was only on these two now.” As she spoke, she glanced at Stella
and Angelina.
She seemed to be implying something, but she maintained her politeness on the surface.
Bradley did not
explain too much about Stella and Angelina to her. Instead, he talked about other preparations.
Guinevere went along with him and talked about the same thing. Then, she suggested, “The
producer said he‘d like to meet you. Why don‘t we go over and talk?”
Bradley hesitated a little upon hearing that. After a short moment, he
nodded in agreement and left with Guinevere.
He could tell
that Angelina was very uncomfortable. Besides, Stella‘s relationship with Guinevere had been awkward
and tense. Leaving with Guinevere at this time was the best choice.
After they left, Angelina
breathed a sigh of relief. She was still holding the wine glass in her hand, and her fingertips
were a little pale. “I was so scared. I was afraid that I might say or do something wrong,”
Stella smiled. “Is it that bad?”
“How is it not? Haven‘t you seen the terrible things that happen to those who
offend Guinevere...” Angelina was still chattering.“ Mr. Lane isn‘t the
scariest in this crew. It‘s Guinevere. If you accidentally upset her without knowing, she‘ll quietly dispose
of you without warning. Who wouldn‘t be scared of her?”
Stella smiled and said nothing.
Angelina noticed Stella‘s reaction and stopped talking about Guinevere. “Okay, let’s not talk
about her anymore... It‘s a headache. Do you see the actress over there? That‘s my idol!”
Angelina suddenly got a little excited and grabbed Stella‘s hand. “I want to go over and say hi to her...”
“Go ahead. She seems friendly.”
Angelina hesitated for a while and finally gave in to the desire in her heart. She told Stella, “I’ll go
over and ask her for an autographed photo. Will you be okay alone?”
“Go ahead.” Stella nodded and watched her leave.
Joyce hesitated a little at first. When she saw that
everyone around Stella had walked away, she understood what Guinevere meant by her words earlier.
Joyce was eager to give it a go. Besides, Guinevere would not
let her go unless she did as told. Therefore, she mustered her courage and walked to Stella.
“Ella, I can‘t believe you still have the guts to stay here!” Joyce‘s voice was
loud enough to attract the attention of the people around her.
Smith was still chatting with another client
about business and did not notice her leaving. She assumed that Joyce would
be obedient and stay low.
Stella frowned at her. “Are you trying to cause trouble again?”
“I didn‘t expect you to act like you don‘t care about anything! I‘ve underestimated
you. No wonder you‘re willing to get involved in other people‘s relationships!”
Stella‘s face immediately turned cold. She gave her a sharp look. “Mind your words. You should know
who‘s the real homewrecker.”
Joyce naturally knew the answer, but no mutual acquaintance that knew
them both was present. She figured she could say anything she wanted.
“I didn‘t think you‘d call me out first! Ella, I didn‘t expect you to be
so disgusting. You hooked up with my man behind my back and
refused to admit it! I‘ve seen many people like you!”
She became more resentful as she said that and raised her hand to slap Stella.
Stella grabbed her wrist and shook her off. “Stop being crazy here!”
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