Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 159 She Is Not Going

After pondering for a while, I decided to buy some time by replying to James, “Can you give me a little more time on this? I will try to think it through and update you later.”

Deep down, I knew I had to butter Dominic up at night so he would be willing to share with me what was playing on his mind at that time.

James smiled and nodded approvingly but told me not to take too long.

After that, he assigned his secretary to pass me a photo album, telling me that I had the chance to shortlist the candidates for the male and female lead. If my shortlisted candidates turned out to be ideal ones during the audition, they would be able to get the roles fixed.

I was over the moon the moment I knew that I had the right to do so. It never crossed my mind that I would be given the opportunity for the shortlisting. The thought spurred my excitement in an instant.

Shannon was as excited as I was. Our minds were preoccupied with the shortlisting of the candidates for the male lead. We could not wait to flip through the photo album.

My goodness! This photo album is indeed a collection of pictures of trending celebrities. I can’t believe that I get to choose from the various types of good-looking male actors, ranging from energetic young ones, macho ones, and alluring ones. Oh, my god! All of them are simply irresistible for me!

My eyes lit up as I asked James excitedly, “James, if those whom I shortlist attend the audition later, can I come to have a look? Do I have the right to vote for them?”

James nodded and replied, “Of course. We think highly of your selection. After all, this is your artwork. Thus, we believe you are the best person who can shortlist the ideal candidates for the male and female lead.”

“All right. I will go through all one by one and choose properly,” I responded delightedly. Shannon and I prepared to take our leave after that.

She was interested in shortlisting the candidates together with me. Thus, we planned to find a place to sit down and talk it through.

Right then, James called out to us abruptly. It seemed he had something to tell us.

“Since we have talked about the work matter, let’s talk about something more relaxing. Christmas Eve is just around the corner. Let’s meet up for a celebration,” he suggested eagerly.

Eve? Oh yeah, it’s already nineteenth today. So Christmas

festivals all this while, and I did not really enjoy the boisterous festive atmosphere. However, Shannon seemed to be interested. My gut instinct told me that Dominic did not

do you think? Do you have any other plans? If possible, ask both Benjamin and Mitch to join us then. It has been quite a while since we last had a gathering. How

instant, I felt like slapping myself. How can I forget that he had spent five years overseas before this? He must have

them this year, I might end up raining on

be able to stand their public display of

with your plan. I’m not joining,

look at me in disappointment. “Ah! Aren’t you joining us? Come on, let’s go together. If you are not going, I will be the

I will invite a group of gorgeous ladies in bikinis then. Are

beauties as you like. That’s none of my business!

made up my mind and replied firmly, “It’s up to you. I’m not going with you. Shannon, you can still have fun by joining

not in the mood to go for a

meet another day to shortlist the candidates. You guys go ahead discussing your Christmas trip. I’m leaving now.” I waved at Shannon and walked

a minute!” Shannon yelled

out of the meeting room with piles of

home, Dominic was home as well. Somehow, I did not feel like talking to him. Nor did I feel like asking him about his feelings

stand up from the couch and make my way to the bedroom, Dominic moved swiftly

us for our Christmas trip. I don’t want to hear

my head away and refused to look at him.

to look into his eyes and enunciated coldly, “You have no right to say no to

“Dominic Hartnell, don’t forget that we are supposed to keep mum about our relationship. If so, why are you insisting that I must join the Christmas trip? Isn’t it good enough since Camille is accompanying you? Besides, I have emphasized numerous times about my loathing toward her, haven’t I? I don’t want to get my mood spoiled by running

don’t feel like going because of her?” Dominic was

still asking such a simple