Goodbye, Mr. Regret

Chapter 201

That moment did make Mr. Smith pause and reconsider, if only a little.

Ines wanted to speak up for Jessica Greene, so she continued, "Today was quite an unusual situation. Once you've had time to recover from jet lag and get some rest, if your schedule allows, I'd like to bring her to apologize to you in person. She truly is eager to be part of your film project."

Kane Sutton scoffed, unable to help himself. "But isn't there already a talented animation producer right here? Mr. Smith, why bother waiting for someone who doesn't keep their promises?"

A tinge of embarrassment passed across Ines's face.

Sheila Howard gave Kane's sleeve a gentle tug and said seriously, "Kane, you don't know much about the animation industry. It's not right to make careless remarks."

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Vince Zimmerman signaled to the waiter to start bringing out the food.

Timothy Lawson, who had already promised Sheila he'd help her secure a spot in Mr. Smith's new film, naturally didn't want the role to go to anyone else. With a faint, knowing smile, he added, "Kane may not know animation, but he's not entirely wrong. If someone can't honor their commitments, it does make you question their work ethic."

could speak, Timothy continued, "Mr.

comfort-after all, nobody wants to talk business right after

her tongue. Maybe it was for the best. Too many voices at once can muddy anyone's judgment. She'd

The Gilded

the living room couch,

up on Sheila's work online-this very cartoon

main character. According to her bio, she'd studied voice acting in college,

sigh of admiration. “I can't believe Miss Sheila is not only so great at making cartoons, but her voice acting is amazing, too. She's just so talented. I wish my mom

show, Henry didn't notice Jessica

the kitchen, spotted Jessica, and quickly called out,

was Jessica, standing by the sofa, her

then, if she sensed he was upset, she'd rush over,