"Cut!"Zoe sighed and lifted her head upon hearing the shout, signaling the end of the recording. The camera had stopped rolling."Thank you." Zoe bowed several times, expressing her gratitude to all the staff who had been involved in the filming process.Her kindness was, of course, reciprocated and warmly welcomed by all the crew. It was rare to find any artist or singer willing to thank the crew and staff behind the scenes for their hard work. Usually, artists tend to feel more important than anything else because they are the center of attention in their work. But Zoe was different.And this wasn't the first time Zoe had done this. Wherever her work took her, Zoe would always do the same thing after finishing. She'd express her thanks to everyone. Zoe was never met with any unpleasant responses."That was amazing. Even though it was just a recording, I could feel the power of your voice." Darcy praised Zoe as she followed Zoe into the dressing room."Thank you. It was still lackin
"Hi!" Zoe tried to greet Max as warmly as possible."Remember, it will only be a short while. Loria needs to leave soon," Darcy reminded, and this time Zoe had to thank her. The reason for the meeting not being prolonged had become apparent."Yes, I understand." Max smiled in agreement, and then Darcy left them."I'm sorry I couldn't respond to all your messages." Zoe spoke softly and politely. She couldn't just snap or shoo Max away.Zoe apologized even though she wasn't sorry because she didn't want anyone overhearing Max's complaints about her unanswered messages. Zoe didn't want any misunderstandings to arise."No problem. I understand," Max smiled understandingly."I've seen how busy you've been performing here and there. I understand why you couldn't reply to my messages. I'd be the same when I'm really busy."Zoe didn't want to hear that understanding. She assumed Max would give up and stop sending messages.After her agreement with Wol
"You're late coming home!" Iris greeted Max as he entered."Yeah, the shoot took forever. There were so many singers involved, so we had to wait in line," Max explained as he slumped down next to Iris, who was sitting on the sofa with a beer can in her hand."Oh, you must be tired," Iris replied, taking a sip of beer from her hand."Yeah, that's how it goes. But...""But it's strange. You should have been home ages ago," Iris interrupted."What do you mean?""One of my friends also participated in the event, and according to her, the shoot ended at 8 p.m."Max, who was taking off his shoes, paused for a moment, then placed his shoes on the floor."Maybe the queues were different, so she could go home earlier. I...""Ridiculous. Do you think I'll just believe that?!" Iris snapped.After receiving a call from one of her friends earlier, she had obviously done more research. She asked another friend and got more detailed information abo
"Of course, anything." Zoe nodded without hesitation. She would never refuse Jacob's request for help."Mmm... Could you tell Wolf to stop asking me to work with Iris?" Jacob pleaded earnestly."Oh..." Zoe had never expected Jacob's request to take that form."I know this is very low. Trust me, if I weren't desperate, I wouldn't ask this of you." Jacob leaned against the lift wall, looking increasingly weary."Is she that bad?" Zoe asked.She knew Iris's character, but Zoe hoped that in matters of work, Iris would behave better. But seeing Jacob's desperate state, Zoe knew her assumption was naive."Yes! I've never met such a stubborn singer. She refuses to listen to what I want, always undermines every decision I make, and never fails to criticize every piece of music I create. How can I work with a singer who refuses to listen to me and doesn't respect me at all? Just imagine it. Imagine how difficult it is for me!" Jacob poured out his heart, leaving
Zoe bit her lip to stifle a moan. It was almost unbearable because Wolf was truly demanding."I miss everything..." Wolf whispered, kissing Zoe's neck repeatedly and inhaling the air around him, savoring the scent he desired so much."Hmm..." Zoe just sighed, forgetting the reluctance she had shown yesterday when Wolf asked them to sleep together at the office. This time, Zoe chose to surrender.But then she shrieked, and her face turned to panic as she felt a bump on her back. Her back blocked someone who was attempting to open the door."Who?!" Zoe asked anxiously, straightening her clothes while her back continued to hold the door shut, preventing it from opening. Giving Wolf the chance to quickly sit in front of the computer so as not to look suspicious."Umm... Michael, sound engineering." Confused answers could be heard from outside.They were going to record for the album today—several songs if all went smoothly, so it couldn't be just Wolf
"Are you still here?" Iris looked at Wolf in surprise.Like Michael earlier, Iris knew Wolf's habit of leaving first when recording. After Michael left, she thought it would only be Loria alone. Wolf's presence didn't fit her expectations."What's it to you if I'm still here? Do I need your permission to be here?" Wolf asked sharply. This was the second time he failed to sleep with Zoe—after so long, it was clear his mood was sour."It's not like that... Mm... I just wanted to meet Loria. We had plans." Iris made up an excuse while pointing at Zoe. Iris looked at Zoe, widening her eyes and blinking rapidly. She wanted Zoe to lie with her."Oh? You have plans with her?" Wolf turned to Zoe, trying to hold back his laughter because Iris's excuse was obviously ridiculous. Iris certainly never thought there was even a possibility that Zoe would make plans with her.Zoe also understood what Iris wanted when she blinked rapidly, but there was no way Zoe would
"Do not... You work first, then go home." Zoe pulled back her protest and tried to understand."I know that..." Wolf spoke weakly, leaning his forehead against Zoe's shoulder. He inhaled the scent, but he couldn't yet enjoy it this time. He couldn't avoid the remaining work today, as it was already overflowing from other days. His responsibilities were piling up."You go home; in one or two hours, maybe I'll follow," Wolf said, after satisfying himself a little—very little—with inhaling Zoe's body scent."Okay." Zoe hugged the large body leaning on her, then rubbed her head against Wolf's cheek."Don't tease me anymore!" Wolf snorted as he moved away from Zoe."I'm not teasing!" Zoe laughed, denying it while tickled. She hadn't planned to tease. It was just a farewell."Go home before I come up with another idea," Wolf said, whispering and nibbling Zoe's cheek lightly."You're the one teasing yourself." Wolf reminded Zoe by not letting
"Huk!" The next second, Zoe almost vomited as she took a breath; the dirty and foul-smelling smell made her stomach upset."That's what you get for daring to cross me!"Zoe wiped her face to see more clearly who was yelling at her. Iris was standing near the door with a bucket in her hand."Iris? What...""That foul odor suits you well, given that you dared to wag your tail in an attempt to seduce the man of another woman!" Iris jeered again."I... seduce who?" Zoe didn't know who Iris was referring to; she just couldn't believe someone was accusing her of seducing Max. It was too absurd."Maxwell Taylor! I know you've been trying to steal him from me!" Iris snapped."Are you insane?!"Zoe would have been more accepting if Iris's anger was about Wolf, because it would make more sense. What Iris was doing now made her not only possess bad qualities but also appear unintelligent. Zoe was genuinely astonished by the woman's relentless effor