Chapter 493

Chapter 493

Stephanie laughed, "That's too kind of you, director! I should be the one toasting you! A hardworking director like you is a rare breed in the industry! I really admire you! Here, I'll toast to you!" Ashley chuckled, "Sure, Mr. Finnegan has a bit of a temper, but his movies are absolutely top-notch!"

"Having the praise of a leading lady like Ashley really makes my day! Just think, back in the day, we were all newbies... you were a beginner actress, Gracie was a greenhorn agent, and I was just some guy... The only exception was Maximus, who was like a chicken on steroids, rising so fast and becoming the youngest Best Actor!"

Already quite drunk, Maximus waved his hands and said, "Nah, nah... I came from a modest background, so I was focused on making money, doing more films, building up my fame, and providing for a wife and kids. I mean, I couldn't let my poor circumstances make my wife suffer, right..."

"But you've made all this money... where's the wife?"

It was a joking question, but Maximus turned red-eyed and looked pained, "I messed up; my wife doesn't want me anymore..."

Hearing this, everyone turned to look at Gracie.

Gracie, with a face full of embarrassment, slumped onto the table.

was clear she was drunk

the table and lamented, "My wife hates me... she doesn't want me... I'll never

but still sober Gracie thought that if Maximus kept this up, she

just kept

all over again... I'd never make my wife angry... even if it

others who knew some of the

"Gracie, stop pretending to be drunk... We all know how much you can drink! Even when Ashley didn't drink, you were the

quietly got up from the table, rubbed

"I'm

bit dizzy... I'll leave first,

still doesn't want

try talking nonsense again when you're

"My wife is angry..."

If you keep this up, I'll show you

you're the only one." A drunk Maximus pointed to his

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