Chapter 170

Because it was extremely quiet on Weston’s end of the line, he could clearly hear the background noise on Stella’s end. 

Weston was sitting on the sofa. The black genuine leather felt cold against his skin. The rest of the room was just as cool and serene. 

“Where are you?” he asked Stella. Stella explained exactly what happened. There was only silence when she finished speaking, as Weston made no reply. “Can I… go home a little later today?” Stella hesitantly asked. Weston glanced at the time, 

“How late is a little later?” 

Stella pursed her lips and looked around the set. Things seemed to be in an uproar, with people shouting and hurrying around. Even as she stood there in a relatively quiet corner, she was still in someone’s way from time to time. 

“I don’t know how long this’ll take,” she replied. “Once I’m done, I’ll let the driver know.” 

Weston remained silent. 

as she awaited his answer. She could never guess Weston’s mood or temper.

long Weston just stayed silent like that, not saying a

was a sign he agreed that she

rushed back towards the stage. Ruby was still there as

have you been?” he

Stella, pointing at the quiet

wander off somewhere. You’re the only accompanying Ruby here today. Mr. Smith

He’d thought that she had sneaked away somewhere. But now that he’d heard

so she merely

time ago,” he continued, now feeling a little embarrassed for losing his temper,

stopped himself short of finishing

He realized that he’d been speaking too much. He shouldn’t have leaked any information about any actor or actress like that to an outsider. This was basic professional ethics. “There’s been a slight problem,” he explained, “so now everything’s delayed. Everyone’s under immense stress, so please don’t take anything to heart.” “Don’t worry about it,” replied Stella, flattered that the assistant felt he owed her an explanation. “I

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