Designing costumes for a movie was a big order for Vicky and her studio.Vicky asked, "What kind of costumes does Director Lumber want this time?"Cece answered, "He's working on a movie set in the Regency period. He needs a lot of design for the empire silhouette. He said if we're interested, we can take our designs and go to Room 7001 in Neon Club so investors can have a look today at four in the evening. If the investors like them, there shouldn't be any problem."Vicky was curious. "Investors? The investors are going to take a look at the design?"Cece said, "Director Lumber did mention that this movie is a big production. The capital is said to be over a hundred and fifty million dollars. The production crews and list of actors and actresses taking part in it are top-tier ones, too. Even an experienced director like him can only be an assistant director. Thus, they had strict requirements for the props and costumes. We can't just flash our relationship with Director Lumber and
A few directors and producers entered the room, along with a few S-tier celebrities. Director Lumber ceased his conversation with Vicky immediately at the sight and approached the directors instead, striking up a conversation.It was 4 in the afternoon, and the huge room was nearly packed.Cece looked around and whispered, "Vicky, are the people not here yet? I feel like those celebrities and producers should've all been here by now."Vicky looked around as well. "Maybe some investors aren't here yet."Producers and celebrities were not that important that they could make a lot of people wait for them, after all.While Vicky and Cece were talking, the door opened again.A handsome, cool man walked in with a beautiful, elegant woman. The people who were chatting stopped together and stood up when they saw the pair walking in.Previously, all of them would just smile and greet when the rest of the investors were there. It was far different when these two people walked in."I'm so
After that, Director Lumber opened up the sketches and showed them to everyone.Everyone who looked at the sketchbook was astonished."The designs of the empire silhouette are quite remarkable. It has the unique style of that era that respects the classic, and modern popular fashion elements were merged into the design as well. The designer is quite spectacular!""It does look very promising. Lumber, where did you find such a unique designer?"Sheila was sitting beside Tyler. She also got her hand on a sketchbook. After turning a few pages, she could not help but praise, "Her designs are very special. I've never seen this design style in the industry before."The producer asked flatteringly, "Miss Young, are you satisfied with this designer's work?"Sheila turned to the last page of the sketchbook and nodded with a smile. "I do like it. But, the final decision rests with the production and the requirements of the production."The producer heard it and immediately replied, "As lo
Very soon, Producer Yoder locked his sight on Cece.He took a glass of wine and passed it to Cece. Smiling, he said, "I like the designs you've come up with. I'll be having another movie title after this one, so we can work together on that, too. Come, let's raise a toast to celebrate working together successfully this time!"Cece, ever young and naive, gleefully extended her hand to accept the glass of wine Producer Yoder passed to her.However, Producer Yoder suddenly grabbed Cece's hand and rubbed it back and forth. "Miss Lynn, I guarantee fame and fortune for you both if you work with me."Vicky and Cece were only dealing with women in the market. Thus, they rarely had to deal with a male customer. She had met many annoying female customers, but she never met a male customer who dared to do anything to her.Panicking, Cece's instincts kicked in. She tried to break away from Producer Yoder's hand, but he grabbed her hand so tightly that she could not break away.He even took t
Cece's eyes were red as she feebly whimpered, "Vicky, I…"Director Lumber stood up and said to Producer Yoder, "Yoder, this girl is still young. She doesn't know the rules. Don't argue because of her; it's just a misunderstanding."After that, he gave Vicky a look. "Apologize to Producer Yoder so we can turn the pages…"It was useless to argue right and wrong with this group of people. They would never look at the truth and only helped those who were helpful to them.Vicky understood this and thus quickly said, "I'm sorry, Producer Yoder. Cece just started working not long ago. You are a kind man, after all, so can you please forgive her?"Producer Yoder looked at Vicky from top to bottom. The way he looked was so uncomfortable and gross.Yet, Vicky acted like she did not feel his gaze and kept a smile on her face.Producer Yoder had yearned over her beauty from earlier on. If Vicky was not on the phone, he would not pay attention to Cece.With thoughts going through his mind,
Producer Yoder had been in the industry for far too long and thus knew the best way to talk someone into drinking. With just a look, he could tell Vicky did not have a high tolerance for alcohol.'Once I make her tipsy… Hehe! She's going to be mine!' he thought.Even though Vicky was looking at Producer Yoder's sleazy expression, her mind was thinking back to how cold and heartless Tyler's voice was when he held her. It was like he did not know her.While she was grateful and touched because of Tyler's small action, he spent 550 million to buy Sheila a bracelet. To make Sheila a rising star, he condescended to accompany Sheila to this meeting, supported her, and practically threw over 150 million just to make the movie.Even Vicky, his wife, was shocked by his behavior.She turned and looked at where Tyler was.She could not see his face with how dim the light was, but she could see he had a glass of wine in his hand. He took a sip without caring and could not be bothered to even
The beautiful, slim woman stood in front of Vicky and smiled. "Is Miss Lynn alright?""Thank you for your help, Miss Young," said Vicky, her expression flat. "Cece is fine now.""Miss Shaw, can I have a word with you? In private?"Vicky remained quiet for a few seconds and she looked at Cece. "Cece, wait for me outside."Cece gave Vicky a worried look before she nodded and left.After Cece left, Vicky said, "Miss Young, what do you want to talk to me about?"Sheila walked to the sink and, turning on the tap to wash her hands, asked, "Are you and Tyler fighting?"Vicky's pupils shrunk. She looked at Sheila with a straight face and did not answer.From the mirror, Sheila could see Vicky's expression.She smiled. "Don't misunderstand me, Miss Shaw. I don't mean anything else. It's just that Tyler didn't help you when you were in trouble just now, so I guessed that you two are fighting. There's no reason why Tyler won't help you."Vicky replied plainly, "You do know him very well
Sheila curled her lips into a mocking smile. "I know my place. Just because he's investing in a movie for me doesn't mean I can do everything I want. If I challenge his limit, he'll someday take back everything he's given me."It was like a hard punch directly at Vicky's heart.'That's right. Tyler is a cool and heartless man. He'd make a person feel like he's the world when he wants to be nice to that person, but everything can disappear into thin air once they infuriate him,' Vicky thought.It was the same for Sheila and her.Feeling suffocated, Vicky silently walked away.Sheila merely watched as she leave without intending to stop her.…The sky was already dark when Vicky was out of Neon Club. By then, she realized she had forgotten to say goodbye to Director Lumber, but she figured it did not matter much at this point. As Sheila's old acquaintance was mighty enough for the producer to stop harassing her, no one else would probably have the audacity to say anything else.S