"And besides, isn''t acting all about continuously challenging new roles? That guy, Dorian-didn''t you bring him up to be Best Actor? I strongly demand that you do the same for me."
"Oh, right." He pulled Matthew over. "Him too."
L couldn''t help butugh. Did he think she could just mass produce Best Actors?
Since thest variety show incident, although Harry was punished, the program team had previously beenplicit, so Magi Pictures pulled their investment and took Matthew back.
Though he looked fine now, L still asked, "Are your injuries better?"
Matthew nodded. "Much better."
At least, he was better than Harry, who had three broken bones and severe internal injuries. He wouldn''t be getting out of bed for another three to five months, and when he did, he''d still have to go to prison.
L nodded and nced at the two of them. "You can join, but you''ll have to go through the regr audition process."
"No way! With our rtionship, you won''t even give me a shortcut?"
"Since you want a challenge, go through the proper process."
Frustrated, Michael pulled out another lollipop. Before he could unwrap it, L snatched it away.
"No more candy. Go over there and get the script. I''ll schedule your auditionster. You have two days to go through it. Let me know if you have any questions."
Michael stared at his stolen lollipop with wide eyes.
Matthew nudged him forward. "We''ll buy some moreter."
"You''re not allowed to eat any!" L ordered.
The two hurried off. Why was she so cranky?
L could tell that Michael hade specifically to help her. But with the Xavier Group''s downfall, his parents having moved abroad, and Mr. Xavier Senior falling ill after the Shannon incident-Michael had to support his entire family. Despite having offers with higher pay, he still chose to join her project.
She unwrapped the lollipop and put it in her mouth. The sweetness spread across her tongue, easing her tense nerves.
No worries, she still had a group of friends always supporting her. Everything would be okay.
L was busy all day. Kieran had sent her two messages in between, but she hadn''t noticed.
Around 6 p.m., a housekeeper from Vermilion Estate delivered dinner
her.
then did she check
phone and quickly replied to Kieran.
"Dinner received. Thank you, Mr. Morgan." She also sent a thankful bear emoji.
A reply came just minutester. "Enjoy your dinner."
L smiled, put down her phone, and focused on finishing her meal.
The auditions ran until 9:30 pm.
After the crowd dispersed, she massaged her temples before dragging her exhausted body out of the Magi Pictures building.
As soon as she stepped outside, she spotted a familiar ck Maybach. The car window rolled down, and Cole waved at her excitedly.
L quickened her pace and opened the back door. Sure enough, Kieran was inside.
Meeting his warm, gentle gaze, she
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t happened the night be
what
her ears turned a little red.
She quickly snapped out of it, feeling a bit annoyed at herself.
Her mind was in the gutter!
Clearly, she wasn''t busy or tired enough. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have time for such inappropriate thoughts.
"I''ll sit on the other side," she said, avoiding Kieran''s gaze.
But before she could close the door,
a strong hand caught her
just a
wrist.
e pull, L found hereth
g on hisp before she knew it.
Cole swiftly averted his gaze.
He didn''t see anything! He didn''t see anything!
As the car door closed, L lowered her voice and whispered in Kieran''s ear, "Someone''s here."
She kept her voice low, but Cole still heard it.
Silently, he thought to himself, "See? She still treats me like an outsider!"
L tugged at Kieran''s sleeve and changed the topic. "Did yesterday''s issue get resolved? Did something happen overseas again?"