Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 486

Cedric Clarke's brow furrowed, his expression darkening. "Stella, come here a second. I've got something important to discuss with you."

"Not going!"

"Star," Briony coaxed gently.

Irritated, Stella reluctantly stood up and stomped over to Cedric. "What is it?"

Without warning, Cedric cupped her chubby cheeks and planted a noisy kiss right on her lips-earning himself a sharp, resounding slap across the face.

"Cedric Clarke, are you out of your mind?!"

Cedric just grinned, dodged away, and called over his shoulder, “I'll bring you your favorite cream puffs tonight!"

"You're such a jerk, Cedric! Don't you dare come back! If you do, I'll beat you to a pulp!"

Briony and James exchanged a look and couldn't help but smile helplessly.

Honestly, only Cedric could handle Stella's fiery temper.

...

After lunch, Briony grabbed her keys and headed out.

She wasn't worried about leaving Stella at home-Marlene was there to help out.

Last week, Briony had officially taken over Starlight Entertainment. Her first order of business was to build up the company's reputation by promoting a new batch of talent.

at the top of her

a national sensation, Briony had noticed a growing

the iron was hot and adapt the popular series into a live-action drama. If the show succeeded, she'd

action was no simple feat.

over every performer on the company roster, but only Mary truly fit

on set filming today, so Briony decided

check out the rest of the cast—she might

arrived, it was already three

set, easily navigating

the middle of a costume change and

beamed, looping her

meeting that Mary had learned Briony was the mysterious owner behind the scenes. But ever straightforward, Mary

arrogant nor servile. She had a quiet strength that shone through in everything she did-the kind of inner resilience that made her perfect for the

came by to check on you. Focus on your scenes I'll wander around and have a

her seat to finish

she was about to leave, raised voices caught her attention from

member was berating someone, his voice

"I don't care if your kid's missing! You're holding up the entire set! If you can't handle the job, Just leave. Who do you think you are, making everyone wait

frowned and

turned out one of the stuntwomen

discreetly asked around

the

stuntwoman had recently divorced.

had been awarded to her, but

stormed into