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.

already nineteenth today. So Christmas will be

really enjoy the boisterous festive atmosphere. However, Shannon seemed to be interested. My gut instinct told me that Dominic did not really enjoy celebrating festivals as well. He did not look like one who

possible, ask both Benjamin and Mitch to join us then. It has been quite a while since we last had a gathering. How about we grab the chance for a short vacation overseas?” James

forget that he had spent five years overseas before this? He must have experienced memorable Christmas celebrations there throughout those years.

tagged along with them this year, I might end up

way! I won’t be able to stand their public

a smile and uttered casually, “You guys go ahead with your plan. I’m not joining, as I’m going back to accompany my

you are not going, I will be

by chiming in deliberately, “Liliana, if you are not joining us, I will invite a group of gorgeous

him a penetrating glance and scoffed inwardly. Hmph! Just invite as many beauties as you like. That’s none of my business! After all, there’ll be someone who

firmly, “It’s up to you. I’m not

to go for a meal with Shannon

resolved. Let’s meet another day to shortlist the candidates. You guys go ahead discussing your Christmas trip.

wait a

with piles of documents in my hand. Later, I

talking to him. Nor did I feel like asking him about his feelings

stand up from the couch and make my way to

look, he commanded, “Join us for our

and refused to look at him.

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

and gritted my teeth. “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 into her. Do you

don’t feel like going because of her?”

Why is he still asking such a