Madam Maddox had talked with her old friends and son. At a glance, she saw her daughter-in-law who was drinking by herself. She then hurried over and took Jessica's hand, "Why are you alone? Why don’t you stay with Chris?""He's too busy..." Jessica raised her eyebrows and smiled teasingly.Madam Maddox smiled, "You are the most sensible. I see you chatting with that actress. Do you know her?""Yeah." Jessica nodded."Her agent, Benson..." Madam Maddox pondered for a while but couldn't find a suitable description. "In his own words, he is a hard-ass who can drink like a fish and will never fall."Jessica nodded in agreement.Madam Maddox said, "He seems to have a problem with you. Are you friends or enemies?"Jessica smiled slightly, "Friends."Madam Maddox then nodded relaxedly. "It is the best not to become enemies with a man of no scruples." She was afraid Jessica would get hurt.Jessica smiled sweetly, "Well, Mrs. Maddox, I'm not that fragile."In fact, because of the emb
If it weren't for Jessica's excuse that they had to get up early the next day to record the program, it was unknown when it would end.But fortunately, Christian, who was known for his strictness and efficiency, had not forgotten to set an alarm clock.The next day they woke up early to rush back to the set. Jessica was catching up on her sleep along the way.*The rain stopped.At the scheduled time, the guests assembled under the leadership of Leader Hunter."Later we'll go to the deeper area of this lake. Now all the guests are free to divide into two teams!" The director said."I want to be in Mr. Maddox's team!"As soon as the director finished speaking, Grace stepped forward and said hurriedly, "I've never been on the same team as Mr. Maddox!"As Grace took the lead, no one else could say anything, so Leader Hunter turned to Jessica and said, "Then you'll be on my team."Jessica nodded indifferently, "Okay."Grace secretly smiled. She had expected this outcome.Whenev
"Hurry! Prepare the lifeboats!"Christian and Leader Hunter both shouted!"Calm down, everyone. Get on the lifeboat first!"Jessica also tried to calm everyone's fear. Fortunately, Christian's bodyguards found signs the night before, so Jessica let the program team prepare two more lifeboats after Christian’s reminder.Otherwise, all the boats were now leaking, and there would not be enough lifeboats to save people!Other boats also turned over in the water one after another. The lake water almost gushed into the boats, so the boats turned over extremely fast and everyone did not have the time to react and get on the lifeboats.The two guests and the photographer who were the first to fall into the water had not been seen yet. The situation was critical!Lifeguards jumped into the water one after another, but what was worse, all the boats, including the program staff's boat, overturned...Lifeboats were still not enough, and underwater casualties were also unknown. For a time,
After they survived the boat capsizing incident, Christian already had some experience.The moment he and Jessica fell into the water, Christian shouted, "Keep the boat balanced!"The chief director and two female scenarist-directors were on board. The chief director was the calmest one among them. Hearing Christian's warning, he hurriedly stumbled to the higher part of the boat which almost tipped over.Christian helped to support the lifeboat in the water. Soon, the lifeboat got balanced.Thus, they prevented the boat from capsizing and everyone falling into the water, but also this avoided the risk that Christian and Jessica were capped under the boat."Mr. Maddox! Jessica!"The chief director called them on the lifeboat.The two scenarist-directors also asked anxiously, "How do you do? Get on the boat!""We can't!" Jessica comforted them, "You guys sit stably. Don't move!"It was not easy to make the boat balanced. Once the boat lost balance and turned turtle, capping her
Grace expected Christian to be saved ashore.However, she saw that the lifeguards carried Jessica at a glance.Jessica fell into the water before and her face turned pallor. She was so weak that she couldn't stand up. She almost slumped on the rocks and was at a loss."Where is Christian?""Have you found him?!"Grace was extremely disappointed and hurried to roar to the lifeguards."After Mr. Maddox fell into the water, he was exhausted to save Jessica and prevent the scenarist-directors to fall into the water. Thus, he may sink into the water deeply..."Before the lifeguards finished speaking, Grace didn't have the heart to listen.'What have I done?''My target is Jessica, but she is here and safe. I don't want to hurt Christian the most, but he is missing and in danger!'"Jessica, are you OK?" The director came to ask.Jessica shook her head, "I'm fine. How is Christian...?""Don't worry. All the lifeguards are in the water. Mr. Maddox will be fine."The director was s
Everyone stayed on the shore, and they had waited for another half an hour uneasily.The lifeguards came back, but they shook their heads in discouragement, "We haven’t found Mr. Maddox..."Jessica sat slumped on the ground, weeping silently."Director, if something happens to Mr. Maddox, the Maddox Group will not let us go, will we..." said a scenarist-director worriedly.Hearing this, the director stumbled. But he could only calm down and appease the staff, "It’s not all our fault. The underwater adventure we designed is not dangerous at all, and we did not spring a leak in the ship! Someone else made the guests fall into the water! The person who secretly destroyed the props should take full responsibility! Now that there has been such a serious accident, we must find out who did it at all costs! That person must pay for what she or he has done!"The director spoke to all the staff, but Grace felt as if every word was piercing her heart. She was so scared that she almost couldn
Grace was startled for a while before she raised her head… She looked at Jessica incredibly. Wasn’t she very weak? She even didn’t have the strength to sit up, right?Why was she…Jessica's eyes were firm, and she was breathing full of strength. Her worry and sadness about Christian had disappeared from her face…But Grace had no time to analyze what Jessica looked like now. She soon noticed that the director, all the staff, and all the other guests were staring at her with strange gazes.What had she just said?What the hell had she just said?Grace buried her head in her hands and thought back carefully. She was so mad at herself! How could she be so stupid?There was no way she could expect that everyone here was working together to act a play to deceive her."The evidence that you hurt Mask last time is still in my hands. Originally, I didn't want you to pay the price before we complete the show. But you’ve gone too far. It's not my decision to make this time. The decision
On the ship.One of the bodyguards came up to report something, so Christian got up and left. Gail took the opportunity to sit beside Jessica."Are you OK?"Jessica had been busy acting in front of Grace just now. She had seen that Gail had been busy making a fire on the island, but she had no time to ask her about her situation."I'm fine. Our boat didn’t capsize. It was just out of balance. We jumped into the water ourselves."Gail said, holding Jessica's hand, "I was scared to death when I saw you and Mr. Maddox drowning!"At that time, Jessica had been carried to the shore by the lifeguards, and she had been lying on the reef without speaking or opening her eyes as if having difficulty breathing. Gail had been so frightened that she kept crying beside her.If Jessica hadn’t suddenly opened her eyes and winked at her, she would have been worried to death."Silly girl."Jessica smiled and hold Gail's hand, "Look! I am full of energy. I’m good!"Gail still had retrospective
The next day, Jessica went to work in the TV station. Her assistant reported the recent schedule to her.Jessica listened for a while, raised her head and asked, "Didn't you say that I needed to prepare for Leap Art's gala evening on New Year's Eve next week?"The assistant said in a hurry, "It occurs to me... It may be changed. We'd better delay the preparation in case you will prepare for it in vain...""What's the matter?" Jessica frowned slightly."I have arranged for someone to investigate and haven't gotten the exact news yet. It is said that the organizers of Leap Art's gala evening on New Year's Eve have changed their minds and will invite Adela to replace you...," the assistant said."Adela?"Gail was drinking coffee and writing the plan in Jessica's office. When Gail heard that, she stood up and said anxiously, "Adela has just made a comeback. Even though she becomes popular slightly, how can she replace Jess in the image or influence?""It is said that Adela's remuner
[It's because I think my acting skills are not worthy of your script.]Jessica replied seriously.Hawley became anxious and replied without punctuation. [Don't worry I will try my best to help you and won't urge you]Jessica paused and replied with a smile. [I haven't finished speaking. Hold on. Since you have waited for a long time, please give me some time if you don't mind. I would like to find an acting teacher and learn how to act. After I'm sure that I can play the role, I will join in your movie. How is it?]Recently, more films and TV dramas started inviting Jessica. Many of them had great investments and groups. Jessica obviously felt that the current situation was pushing her to change.It was impossible for her to reject all of them, but she couldn't shoot all the films or TV dramas with the attitude as if she was doing a guest appearance. She would better be prepared before she met the chances. If so, she would be more confident.Hawley paused. It took him some time t
The next afternoon, when it was time for Jessica to get off work, Hawley arrived at the appointed time.Jessica took him to the nearest restaurant to the TV station. She said with a smile, "It's not a high-end restaurant. Just order expensive dishes."Hawley also smiled, "Expensive dishes do not necessarily taste good!""Having said that, I would like to thank you. Expensive dishes can show my sincerity at least," Jessica said.Hawley put down the menu, looked at her and said seriously, "If you would like to thank me, how about consider my invitation seriously? I want to invite you to be the heroine in my first movie!"Hawley was sincere. He looked passionate and vigorous for his first movie. It was hard for Jessica to refuse."Have you drawn your inspiration in France?" She didn't refuse him directly but changed the topic.Hawley said seriously, "I have spent three years on the script. When I studied abroad, I wrote it with my best friend. I almost finish it recently. I believe
Griffin kept his promise.The next day after Jessica's return, Jakesville TV Station put the interview of GL's successor, Neil, on the air. Meanwhile, everyone received the email that announced Gail's promotion to senior editor.The directors in their team were all delighted. People from their sister teams also urged Gail to treat them to dinner. Gail agreed generously and decided to throw a party to celebrate her promotion in the evening. *After several rounds of wine, Gail was giddy with delight and tipsy. With a goblet in her hand, she sat beside Jessica and grinned. "Jess, I owe my promotion to you. I've racked my brains but still know not how to express my gratitude… How about I leave my paycheck to you?" Jessica couldn't help but giggle.She poked Gail's forehead. "Are you going to marry me?""Look, this is all that I can give. Then again, you're not short of money. Tell me what I should do."Jessica looked at Gail's tender, pursed lips and wrapped her arm around
At sea, the anxious Christian calmed down and was relieved finally. He took off his coat and wrapped her up tightly.She looked at him and asked, "Why did you come here?"Christian compressed his thin lips and reached out to smooth her hair beside her ears. It was a little messy because of the wind.Christian had arranged for someone to protect her since she pissed off GL's Neil in France. The nobles all knew that GL's Neil was malicious, especially for beautiful women.As soon as Christian's men reported to Christian that Jessica suddenly bought an air ticket and went abroad alone, Christian guessed that she was going to deal with Neil.Christian was afraid that Jessica would be unable to deal with Neil. He didn't have any time to care about other things and followed Jessica to come to France.Luckily, he arrived in time. Otherwise, even if Jessica dealt with Neil, she would be unable to deal with Jerome. Jerome was not a man to be trifled with."Don't take risks again! If you
As Jerome confronted him coldly, Christian's narrowed eyes slid out of focus for a second.Soon, he collected himself, and ferocity suppressed the gloom in his eyes. "Before I figure out the entire thing, I'll keep her out of harm's way! Even if someone tells her the truth one day, it has to be me and not you! You'd better stay away from her!" Jerome's face also turned gloomy. "I was not interested in her or those trivial matters in the past, but destiny guided me to meet her. Then I find that those matters are pretty interesting…And the more annoyed you are, the more interesting I find it… Besides, you stole my lines. The one who should stay away from her is you!" "Don't bother. This is between my wife and me," Christian declared his sovereignty once again.Jerome looked askance at Christian. His gloomy voice became huskier and more horrifying. "If she knew the truth, do you think she would still believe you?"Christian knitted his brows as he exhorted in a
"Christian?"Jessica spun around and did a double take, mixed delight and incredulity in her eyes.Christian made his way to her and took her by the hand. "You're still recovering. How could you run around like this?"Christian's voice was steely. Though he was speaking to Jessica, it was the man opposite her that his piercing eyes flashed at.At this moment, the bodyguards outside the cabin hurried inside all at once. One of them bowed to Jerome and explained apologetically, "Mr. Garan, he's brought some men here... We failed to stop them..."Jerome waved his hand testily and, restraining his annoyance, rose to his feet and looked at Christian. "Nice to see you again, Mr. Maddox." Though his words were a greeting, his face were rather tight."I heard only a few days ago that there's some turbulence going on in the Garan family. It surprises me Mr. Garan is still in the mood for partying," Christian said acidly."Oh, you're pretty well-informed, Mr. Maddox!" Jerome remarked with
"I'm just a nobody, and all I want is for the job to be done in a peaceful fashion. I have no reason to work against you on my own initiative unless you leave me no choice, don't you think?" Jessica said, her face bland.Having no alternative but to resign himself to accepting it, Neil said testily, "Fine! Get it over with!"A smile curled Jessica's lips as her beautiful eyes moved to the outline for the interview on the sofa. "Speak according to the outline and answer my every question. Here we go."Watching Neil obediently pick up the interview outline with resentment etched on his face, Jessica snickered and turned on her digital recorder.**Twenty minutes later, the interview came to a successful end.Having obtained what she wanted, Jessica operated the digital recorder for a moment and then stowed it in her handbag.Neil had had enough of it. He hurled the interview outline she'd given him to the floor and, springing to his feet testily, blustered, "I see any of those pho
Neil's eyes glittered with alarm at the sight of the picture on Jessica's phone, the corners of his mouth twitching in spite of himself.On the sofa he'd been sitting a moment ago sat a couple of female models. Neil glared over his left shoulder and then the right one at the girls and thundered, "Beat it!""Neil..."A charming girl, unwilling to leave, walked over and, holding his hand, said, "Where do you want us to go?""Get out of my sight! Now!" Neil stormed shiftily.His bawl brought all the girls trotting out helter-skelter...Jessica, taking advantage of the opportunity, took back her phone and unhurriedly put it into her handbag in the presence of Neil."Let's go somewhere else to talk," Neil said to Jessica, rising to his feet and leading the way for the door.Jessica remained where she was. With a smile that never reached her eyes, she said, "I thought you liked the lively atmosphere in this place."The corners of Neil's mouth twitched and he snapped, "It's not every