Amelia's firm stance exasperated Lucas. He would have dismissed them immediately if it were anyone else, but this was Amelia, Liam's wife. He couldn't just assert his authority as a boss. He had to show respect. However, his decision to cast Ava was also because of Liam. This put him in a difficult position. He felt like he was caught between a rock and a hard place. "I don't want to make it difficult for you. I'll talk to the development department and the director's team myself. Let's put the script on hold if the lead actress can't be changed," Amelia said. After that, she hurriedly left. Frustrated, Lucas pinched his brow and tossed his phone onto the desk. This was such a mess! But even so, he still had to give Liam a call to avoid getting involved in their marital discord.… "Lia, how did it go? Did the president agree to change the actress?" Back at the office, the manager, who preferred calling her Amelia by her pen name, approached her. It was clear he had
Monica's whereabouts were still unknown, so Amelia hired the private investigator to investigate Ava's sudden reappearance instead. She suspected that something must have happened. She didn't believe Lucas would help Ava, especially since Liam had long given up on her. Back at home, Amelia was preoccupied with handling the situation with Ava, so she was too distracted to talk to Liam. Unbeknownst to her, Liam occasionally glanced her way and hoped that she would ask about Ava. He was ready to tell her everything, but she preferred to worry alone rather than seek his help. This left Liam feeling somewhat frustrated. It seemed as if he were a stranger to her. Or perhaps Amelia claimed to trust him, but the way she acted whenever a problem arose meant that her subconscious suggested otherwise.Amelia wanted to deal with her problems independently. She didn't want to bother Liam with her troubles since he was busy with his company affairs. Especially when the trouble was r
The next day, Amelia went to the company to solve the casting issue. However, she found herself running around without being able to do anything. "Don't go to work today. Come with me to the company instead!" After breakfast, Liam wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered. Amelia hesitated. She thought she might as well solve the problem later since there was nothing she could do now. Besides, the cast was only tentatively decided, and the contract hadn't been signed. If she delayed it, maybe Ava would give up. After all, as an actress, Ava couldn't afford a hiatus for too long. "Okay." Amelia agreed.However, she didn't expect to be placed in an embarrassing situation during her visit to the Prescott Group. "Mr. Prescott, Mrs. Prescott!" Due to a certain someone's arrogant request, everyone called Amelia "Mrs. Prescott" whenever she visited the company. Even her fan at the front desk had to yield to Liam's influence, unable to address Amelia as her idol.There
Amelia knew she was feeling unsettled, so she didn't immediately return to Liam's office. But it was because of this that she missed the reminder from the front desk receptionist—the woman she was wary of had come to the Prescott Group again. After drinking a cup of bitter coffee in the pantry and calming herself down, Amelia returned to the office. The office door was open. However, Amelia wasn't paying much attention. She walked straight in and witnessed an uncomfortable scene. The man sitting at the desk was smiling. Next to him stood a slender woman in a tight red dress. She exuded a captivating feminine charm. The woman bent down slightly, and her hand was reaching above Liam's head. Seeing this intimate scene, Amelia was reminded of the hickey on Leona's neck. Her heart ached and she wanted to turn and leave.Meanwhile Liam had already seen Amelia and knew from her expression that she had misunderstood things. He quickly stood up and held her back, saying, "You'r
Leona smiled and waved her hand, looking completely unconcerned. "I'm fine on my own now. Let's not dwell on that. Let's talk about business. "Thank you for giving me this opportunity. One of the artists in my studio has been cast as the female lead in this role. I believe she can become popular again, and this can also help boost our studio's reputation." Subconsciously, Amelia thought of Ava.She looked at Liam, wondering if this matter was really related to him. Liam initially looked puzzled, but then he glanced at Amelia and said to Leona, "Are you talking about the series 'Walking into Love'?" Leona nodded. "Yes, I was a bit worried initially. After all, Ava ... Regardless, she was in a difficult spot when I met her after coming back. But I saw her determination to never give up, and her persistence moved me. So I decided to sign her." At this point, Leona looked apologetic. She continued, "Before signing her, I didn't know about the history between her and your famil
Observing the looks on Amelia's and Liam's faces, Leona's expression also shifted. She looked at Liam and said cautiously, "Liam, didn't you tell Ms. Jenson that Prime Studios is ..." Then, she looked apologetic and quickly said, "It's all my fault. I shouldn't have spoken so carelessly. You two are husband and wife, and I thought Ms. Jenson knew since you two seemed close." As Leona spoke, she hesitated. She wanted to say more, but she stopped herself. Then, she turned to Amelia and added, "Ms. Jenson, what I said just now was nonsense. Please don't take it to heart. It's not what you think. "Liam must have his reasons for not telling you. You should understand his good intentions for you. He didn't tell me just because he's close to me. He's still the closest to you." Amelia didn't fully register Leona's words, but from her expressions and tone, Amelia clearly understood what she was trying to convey.Amelia wouldn't have thought negatively of the situation if she hadn't
"Stop the car!" Gio was startled and asked, "Madam, do you want to get off here? Mr. Prescott asked me to take you home." Amelia frowned. She knew that Gio would follow Liam's instructions. Liam had asked him to take her home, and he would surely do so. However, she was feeling very unsettled at the moment, and a surge of impulsivity in her mind told her that she didn't want to go back right now. Just then, Amelia's phone rang. "Mia, how's the situation with the female lead? Can you replace Ava?" It was the manager calling. Amelia pursed her lips without responding. Noticing her silence, the manager could guess the situation. He tried to console her with a forced smile. "It's okay. Maybe this time her acting will improve. After all, she's been through a lot and will surely value this opportunity more. The director's team just called. They're about to announce the lead roles ...""No! They can't do that!" Amelia suddenly interrupted him. She yelled, "No matter what,
Amelia called Lucas on the way to the hospital. Lucas was astonished to hear her decision and asked, "Amelia, are you sure about this decision?" He thought Amelia should cherish such a great opportunity and her resources. After all, she was still a novice screenwriter. He also felt that stopping the filming and adaptation because she was dissatisfied with the lead actress was a hasty decision. "Yes. I've thought it through," Amelia said firmly. Lucas fell silent for a while before responding, "Alright, I'll notify the development department and the director's team to stop the filming. We can discuss the rest later. We've come this far, stopping now would mean significant losses, especially since some actors have already signed contracts." Hearing Lucas say this, Amelia could only agree.She knew if they stopped filming now, it would mean breaching contracts, and compensations would be due. Nevertheless, she refused to let Ava play the role in the drama. "Okay, thank yo