Both of them smiled at each other. Holly then mimicked Kieran's earlier act and put on a bashful expression.Keiran was watching Holly and Matthew intently behind the monitor. His lips were curled up in satisfaction at their performance.Even though this was Holly's first time acting, she portrayed the emotions of being in love very convincingly.A man suddenly appeared beside him, looking discontented. He wore a cold expression as he stared at Holly, who basked under the moonlight. His fists were gripped tightly to the point of turning his knuckles white.He gloomily asked, "Didn't you say that all intimate scenes would be done by stand-ins, Mr. Zook? So what's happening now?"Kieran looked up immediately. Shocked by the man's sudden visit, he quickly smiled and said, "Why didn't you call me before you dropped by, Mr. Gabelman? I would've sent someone to bring you over.""What's with the intimate scene?" Bryce asked with his eyes still trained on Holly and Matthew's hand-holdi
Bryce waved a hand at the bodyguards behind Holly, asking them to leave. As they were his men, they immediately obeyed him and left.He then looked at Annie. It was as clear as day that he wanted her to leave them alone.Annie was conflicted. She looked at Bryce, then at Holly. After much hesitation, she asked, "You won't make things difficult for Holly, right, Mr. Gabelman?"Bryce's gaze turned cold. He was getting impatient.Annie was actually a little scared of him. She could only tell Holly, "I'll just stay outside, Holly. Just give me a shout if anything happens, okay?"Holly nodded.Only she and Bryce remained in the room. He jutted his chin toward the couch and said, "Sit."Holly eyed the couch and remained unmoving. She distantly said, "It's improper for a man and a woman to be alone in a room so late at night. Please hurry up and say what you need, Mr. Gabelman. I'll leave after that."Bryce pursed his lips and kept quiet as he looked at her. He felt unhappy.Not on
Bryce reached out to open the lids of the food containers.One contained Holly's favorite blackened fish, and the other was a sweet potato-flavored snow cone. There was also a cup of her favorite caramel macchiato.The familiar scent wafted over, making Holly's mouth water. She had been having bland lunch boxes for three consecutive days on set. She was craving for something more flavorful.However, she was a person of character. "Thank you, Mr. Gabelman, but I'm not hungry."Bryce knew her well over the years. She could have the blackened fish from the same shop for a whole week and wouldn't even be sick of it.He calmly replied, "Just eat. There's no poison in it."Holly was about to maintain her reservations when her stomach rumbled loudly. She quickly covered her stomach.She had no appetite for the lunch box this evening. So, she only took a few bites. Yet she was worried that Bryce might laugh at her for succumbing so easily.Upon consideration, Holly took up her phone an
It was Bryce, who had run out after Holly.As he witnessed the scene, a self-deprecating smirk slowly formed on his lips. His gaze was beyond icy.Bryce turned around and tossed the food containers and drink into the nearby trash can.He shouldn't have come. The situation only triggered him more. Forget it. Holly wasn't the only woman available on this planet, anyway. Why should he be so hung up on her?Bryce returned to his room with a darkened expression.He didn't even bother to change into his slippers as soon as he entered his room. He walked over to sit on the couch and reached for the cigarette box on the coffee table.He then took out a cigarette and lit it. He still felt upset even after he finished his third cigarette.Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Bryce thought it was Holly, who came after changing her mind or was hungry for the food.He stood up and walked over to get the door. Just as his hand was on the handle, he paused for a bit.He reminded himself not to for
Holly was bewildered. What nonsense was Bryce spouting about this late at night?She asked with a hint of mockery in her tone, "Tell me, Mr. Gabelman, were you enrolled in drama school while studying abroad?"Bryce casually replied, "I wasn't."Holly asked, "Have you majored in any subjects related to directing, then?"He replied, "I have not."Holly chuckled. "You haven't majored in any of those subjects. So, what could you possibly do by going over the script with me?"Bryce replied seriously, "As the investor, I have to see a return on my investment. You play an important role, so you have to work on your acting skills and strive for perfection. "Mr. Zook is too busy, so I'm here to review the script with you and personally guide you."Holly almost burst out laughing.She suppressed her laughter and calmly said, "Stop bluffing. I'm just playing a cameo role for a few simple scenes, and you're telling me that it's an important role? Do you think I'm easily fooled? "You
After consecutive failed takes, Kieran helplessly asked Bryce to leave. He had a bitter expression on his face.Bryce crossed his arms against his chest and calmly said, "Just get the stand-ins to do it. Do you even need me to teach you such an easy thing?"Kieran didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He decided not to hire any actresses linked to the investors anymore in the future, no matter how much their image fit the script.It was just too frustrating. A great character was ruined just because of Bryce's intervention. A perfectionist like Kieran felt heartbroken despite staying quiet about it.After shooting the hugging scene with the stand-in, it was time for the kiss scene. They couldn't use a stand-in as they required close-up shots of their faces for the scene. But Holly was fine with it being simulated as per their earlier arrangement.Kieran explained the scene to her. He wanted her to express shyness, excitement, and joy. It was especially so for her gaze—it had to b
The pilot nervously eyed his co-pilot in the passenger seat. He had a ghastly look when he told Abelin, "Please refrain from making baseless accusations, sir. This is damaging to my reputation, and I could take legal action against you."Abelin pressed a finger against his lips and made a shushing noise. "Do your job properly. Nothing will happen if we all land safely. But if anything happens—"He raised his hand to his neck and made a throat-slitting gesture. "None of your family members will live!"Abelin looked tough with his sharp glare and crew cut. The pilot dared not say anything else and focused his gaze on the instrument panel, lest he might affect his family if anything happened.The co-pilot beside him was eyeing Abelin suspiciously, wondering about his background. Abelin then turned to him and said, "You, get out."The co-pilot was hesitant. "I'm not allowed to do so, sir. I'll get into trouble if I leave the cockpit without authorization during the flight."Abelin
Kindness?Bryce's gaze was locked on her. He felt a piercing sensation of discomfort spreading within him. He scoffed in frustration.After their three years of marriage, all that was left for Holly was a sense of indebtedness.It was no wonder that whenever he had repeatedly asked her if she loved him, she either avoided answering him or told him that it no longer mattered.Bryce suddenly felt irritable. He waved a hand at her and said, "Just leave.""Take care." Holly looked at him once before turning away and walking toward the car parked at the roadside.Bryce stood unmoving as he watched her leave. He chuckled self-deprecatingly.What was the point of being so strong? In the end, he still lost anyway.Bryce couldn't even win against Abel when he was still presumed dead. He was even more powerless now that Abel was alive and well.However, Bryce felt unwilling to give up just like that.…Holly walked over to the car parked by the roadside and got into it. Cooper then