?<strong>Chapter 125:</strong>


    She leveraged this argument to advocate for more screen time for Lise. The crew remained silent, yet it was evident that everyone harbored strong opinions, and the air was thick with unspoken emotions. Observing the mounting tension, Bart proposed a group dinner, hoping to mend the frayed bonds within the team.


    Attracted by the noise, Asher emerged, his initial icy stare sweeping over the group. However, his expression visibly softened when his eyes met Carrie’s. Approaching her, he remarked, “You’re finally here.”


    Bart, spotting a chance towork, quickly approached Asher. “Oh, you’re here too, Asher. How about joining us in our dinner?”


    Asher had seized this rare opportunity to dine alone with Carrie, determined not to let anyone disrupt their time together. As he was about to politely decline the interruption, Godwin intuitively stepped in with a more tactful refusal. “Asher and Ms. Campbell need to discuss the script, so they’ll have to pass. Please, go on without us.”


    Stewart responded with a knowing chuckle, “Ah, deeply involved in the script, are they? Well, that certainly makes it awkward for them to join us. Carrie is quite the skilled actress, perceptive too. Asher, you really should guide her more. She’s brimming with potential.”


    A smile flickered across Asher’s face upon hearing Stewart’smendations for Carrie. Reflecting on their previous work together, he suggested, “Stewart, let’s n a separate asion to dine together.”


    In the world of show business, gestures of respect weren’t solely governed by age, and his offer was a nod to Carrie’s standing. Stewart sighed to himself, contemting the value of having someone as talented and likable as Carrie on their team, a stark contrast to Lise, whocked talent and was merely a product of nepotism.


    Witnessing Asher’s and Stewart’s support for Carrie only fueled Lise’s irritation. She remembered a painful moment when Asher had publicly declined to work with her on a variety show.


    During the broadcast, as Katrina’s talents were praised by Lise, the host mentioned Asher’s admiration for Katrina, suggesting a potential coboration to fulfill their mutual admiration. It was meant as a polite suggestion, one most would decline gently if uninterested. Yet, Asher had bluntly refused, pointing out that Katrina’s projects demanded a high level of proficiency, an insinuation that left Lise mortified.


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    What did it matter if Asher was a top star? Confronted with a titan like Kristopher, Asher seemed utterly insignificant. Lise scoffed disdainfully. “Carrie, your fortune astounds me. With Mr. Rodgers as your patron and Mr. Burton clearing his schedules for rehearsals, you’re set for stardom. Imagine if everyone had such privileges. We’d be drowning in celebrities.”


    Her remarks not only insinuated that Carrie leveraged influential connections but also sneered at Asher’s subservience to the industry moguls. Asher’s face clouded with annoyance. He snapped back, “It’s rare to find such a remarkable partner. Some fail to distinguish genuine talent from mere mediocrity. Actually, I owe a debt of gratitude to the zing Sun team for overlooking Carrie, which fortuitously allowed me to work with her.”


    His candid response stung, offending all members of the zing Sun crew who were present. In his view, they could criticize him all they wanted, but they should steer clear of his idol!


    Lise, caught off guard by Asher’s tant disrespect, seethed with anger. Elva, concerned that Lise might lose herposure entirely, interjected, “Mr. Burton, it’smendable to stand up for your colleagues, but yourments seem overly harsh.”


    Carrie, valuing Asher’s friendship, quickly came to his defense. “Who initiated this disparaging conversation? Is it only the influential who are allowed to speak?”


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