Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 81

Bland stood frozen, caught in a dilemma over whether to bolt or first go and make amends.

Yet his deer–in–the–headlights look was misinterpreted by others.

The assistant director was concerned. Bland was known for his dedication to his craft. Despite his blue–blood lineage, he never acted the diva. He had one rule when filming. The acting had to pass muster, and no investor could push in a pet actor. Was he dissatisfied with Cordelia?

The assistant director glanced at the ever–composed Cordelia and coughed softly as a reminder. “Cordelia, honey, why don’t you say hello to Mr. Sullivan?”

The assistant director thought, “Cordelia was such a pretty girl. A little apology would do the trick.” But Cordelia just gave him a slow, silent look.

The assistant director was confused.

Cordelia wasn’t unwilling to speak but pondering how to address Bland. Actorman? Too formal. Landie? That was Little Parrot’s nickname for him, too intimate.

The assistant director was getting anxious. With the girl not speaking up, what to do? Just as he was thinking of what to do, Bland’s eyes narrowed with a sly glint, and he approached Cordelia. “Lia, you are in my scene?”

The assistant director was stunned.

Everyone was puzzled to hear that. Lia? What the heck? Had they misheard?

Cordelia nodded, and the beauty mark under Bland’s eyes made his face even more striking. “I’m off to change. Catch you in a bit!”

After Bland had entered the music room, the bewildered assistant director asked Cordelia. “You two know each other?”

“Yeah,” Cordelia responded before inquiring, “Changing clothes?”

“Yep, head to the makeup room right over there.” The assistant director said as he led Cordelia to the makeup room. Once she entered, it dawned on him that only top–tier stars like Bland warranted his escort. Why had he just guided a minor cameo actress there?

Five minutes later, the door of the makeup room burst open, and the makeup artist emerged.

The assistant director jolted. “What’s wrong?” Was there another hiccup?

baffled. “Nothing’s wrong. She’s

“What? That quick?”

skin is flawless, and she hardly needs foundation. Just a bit of blush, some lipstick, let

director was at a loss for

the makeup artist spoke, Cordelia exited the room, and everyone in the vicinity

white blouse tucked into a pleated skirt

assistant director was

opposite him put pressure on any actress. The director had wondered what kind of girl could match Bland’s unforgettable allure.

assistant director understood she was the

Chapter 81

Bland were quick with makeup, but the set wasn’t ready yet, so they sat

TOW

appeared. Juliana turned to leave, but

“Stay here, and you can lend a hand if she cries from the piano teacher’s

but the crew had her sit

was immersed in his script, finding his character. Cordelia, meanwhile, was busy scribbling

he approached to offer reassurance, he was shocked to find Cordelia

director was shocked. He

an answer, and then

director swallowed, “Are you… doing

the assistant director read in her expression. Your

What the hell?

Cordelia put aside her workbook as the scene was finally ready. The assistant director explained the first scene. “We’ll shoot the piano scene later. Let’s do the one where Bland flirts with

Merry was slightly worried for her friend. She’d never seen Lia wear more than one expression. How would she handle Bland’s flirting?

shoot, and I’ll guide you

casually sipping from a milkshake Cordelia had been drinking. He raised an eyebrow, his face all tease and flirtation. The skill of a seasoned actor was

was Cordella’s

didn’t expect much from Cordelia. A blank expression would suffice since the script never clarified

“See, he drank from your milkshake, from the very spot your lips touched. That’s something like an

indirect kiss? Cordelia was baffled, suddenly recalling the morning at Midnight Scent when Everard ate her sandwich and drank her latte. Was