What Separates Me and You

Chapter 22

What Separates Me and You

Chapter 22 I’ll Pay More

Avery’s smile faded. She gaped and grabbed Josephine’s hands in hers. “I’m sorry, I just wanted to get you to come here. I didn’t mean to block you. But since you’re. here, this means that you value me more than that asshole, right?”

Josephine pressed her lips into a thin line as she stared at Avery pitifully.

“Alright, alright. I’ll unblock you now. Will that do?” Avery pulled her phone out and unblocked Josephine. “So will you go to Playtime?”

Josephine nodded without a moment of hesitation.

“There’s a good girl. See, I’ve unblocked you. But don’t go around dressed in your pajamas. This won’t do. Hang on, I’ll go get you some new clothes.” Avery went and got Josephine a set of clothes, but they were quite loose on her as Avery only had casual, baggy clothes. It wasn’t too big of a problem though, since Josephine pulled the look off with her height.

Soon, Avery brought Josephine to Playtime on her bike. They told the receptionist what they were there for and were led to the advertising department. Mr. Colson. greeted them warmly and brought them in. They stepped inside to see Sierra already. seated there. That was unexpected.

For a brief moment, awkwardness filled the room.

Sierra leaned back into the chair, fiddling with her freshly done manicure. “Mr. Colson, so this is the person who was supposed to play the role of Mythinth, right?”

“That’s right, Miss Woods. See, you and Miss Vance carry different styles. You’d be at much better fit for the role of Vementir.”

Sierra scoffed. “But I only want the role of Mythinth.”

“Well…” All the producers looked around uneasily. If Sierra insisted on taking the role. of Mythinth, then there was no point in Josephine taking on any other roles.”

Avery scowled. “What is the meaning of this, Mr. Colson?”

He went closer to her and said softly, “She’s the top player on our leaderboards, and she was sent by Mr. Alvarez.”

Avery could not hold back a laugh when she heard that. She deliberately raised her. voice. “Is that so? Say, Mr. Alvarez sure is generous! If only he was that generous to his wife too!”

Hushed whispers sounded throughout the office when she said that. Sierra’s.

expression darkened as she stood up immediately and glared at Avery.

not act rashly. The wound on her head was not

“Mr. Alvarez is…married?”

didn’t know about that, but judging from her words, it seems

knows! It’s a common thing for people of their status to cheat on their wives.”

her and sat back down.” Mr. Colson, I’ve made myself clear. I want the role of Mythinth. If there are any problems with that, you can talk

a predicament. His eyes traveled back and

on Avery’s arm and signed, “Let’s go back.”

it been anyone else, she would have

But this was Sierra Woods. She would never

spent on the game?”

Mr.

thirty million. This role is going to

fell

here to make money, not spend even

to see. It wasn’t about the money anymore. It was about

she wasn’t just a nobody either. He could tell that. she wasn’t bluffing when she said she’d

pulled Josephine to sit down beside her. She crossed one leg over another and said, “Think about it. If thirty

it

his way.

“Fine, I’ll

pay

Sierra said.

Hah! You’re not the

“Yeah, you’ve got the money, but is it yours?”

isn’t

Even if I did nothing at all, I’d get my share of it. Can

“You-”

Colson rushed over to end the squabble. “Please stop

a call.”

all hear what he has to say!” Avery was riled up. She was interested to see if Lewis

did not

through. When Lewis‘ assistant heard Josephine being mentioned, he came to realize that he was in

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