Chapter 20

The people watching in the corridor had already been cleared away by Kim, leaving only the security guards from the restaurant. The chandelier above emitted a warm yellow glow, but the atmosphere was tense.

When Jonathan came over, everyone instinctively moved to the sides to make way for him.

Hattie, supported by Amy, took a couple of steps forward. As she looked at Jonathan, her eyes filled with tears, appearing weak and fragile. She spoke with an aggrieved and apologetic tone, “I’m sorry, Mr. Lamont, for disturbing your meal.”

“What happened?” Jonathan asked, glancing over to Estelle, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Kim didn’t expect it to be Jonathan, her expression changed slightly as she swiftly positioned herself to shield Estelle.

No wonder Hattie was so fearless!

Amy quickly recounted the details of the incident, adding some embellishments, such as Estelle hitting Hattie and causing her to hit the wall, aggravating Hattie’s leg injury.

at Jonathan calmly, but didn’t expect Hattie to be his

protecting Estelle as she said, “So, Ms. Hattie is a friend of Mr. Lamont. My

start filming next month as a major character. With her injury flaring up, who knows how long it will delay her? The whole production will have

to take responsibility? Let

straight to Estelle and looked her up and down with concern, “Baby, are you hurt? If they lay a finger on you,

and Estelle seemed to have a close relationship, so she stepped back to give Manley some

eyebrow, unsure

at Amy, “Come on, tell

being even more famous in the entertainment industry than top-tier male stars, was well known to

like you. You’re all about scandals and showing off. I don’t care who’s backing you up.

left Hattie and Heather looking even more embarrassed and awkward, their eyes filled with hatred, as if they wanted to rip

hadn’t been sure about Manley’s intentions earlier, but now it was clear that

he seemed to have a problem with Jonathan as

and give her a gentle, seductive smile, “Don’t

deep, Estelle replied, “I’m not scared.

but he quickly recovered, affectionately tousling her hair, “No problem, for

willing to face any

smiled back, TII

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