Vinson’s gaze landed on Arielle. This isn’t the first time she appeared in my mind. What is going on? When Harvey announced he had fallen in love with her at first sight, anger swelled up in my heart. I nearly couldn’t control my frustration. I’ve always been good at keeping my emotions in check. “Vinson!” Arielle’s voice pulled him out of his reverie. He swiftly regained his senses and released Arielle’s hand. At once, he spotted Arielle’s wrist had reddened from his tight grasp.
It was about to swell into a bruise. Why is her skin so delicate? Guilt rose in Vinson’s heart as he put up a calm front. “I haven’t decided how I shall repay your favor. But before I come up with something, you can’t get involved with another man.” Arielle’s frown deepened. “What are you talking about? When have I ever gotten involved with another man? Also, why are you still talking about the favor? That was just a joke.”
Alas, Vinson ignored her and spun on his heels to leave. His deft action created a breeze that sent her hair flying. “He must be crazy!” Arielle massaged her wrist and muttered angrily. I wonder where he got his bad temper from! Shortly after, the shoot began. It went on smoothly until the director decided to add another scene at the very end. “After the princess fell in love with Soir Coffee’s coffee, she gives a cup of coffee to the indifferent prince.
The prince gets attracted to her because of the coffee, and they live happily ever after!” the director declared excitedly. “If we add this scene, the commercial will be perfect!” Arielle forced a smile. “The prince fell in love with the princess because of a cup of coffee? Won’t that be too illogical?” The director shook his head. “There is no logic in fairytales. Otherwise, the prince wouldn’t have found Cinderella with just a pair of crystal slippers.
There are plenty of girls of the same size, but why did he succeed anyway?” Arielle was rendered speechless. The director had a point, so she couldn’t refute. Iris, who was standing beside them, delivered a blow. “Where can we find an actor to act as the prince at this last minute?” The director was stumped. Yes, Arielle was so gorgeous she could pass off as a modern fairytale princess. They couldn’t just get any random actor to act as the prince as it would ruin the whole shoot.
Right then, someone spoke up. “Let me do it!” Turning at her shoulder in astonishment, Arielle saw Harvey coming over to them, clad in a black casual outfit. He came to a stop a meter away from Arielle and told the director. “I have nothing to do, so I can take up the role. What do you think?”
Harvey was tall and well-built. With his thick brows, manly features, and mixed ancestry, he seemed like the perfect prince charming. His muscular body and tanned skin scored him extra points, too. Oh, he’s a hunk! The director’s eyes lit up with delight. If I can cast a handsome man and a stunning woman, my commercial will be a blast! He immediately nodded. “That’s brilliant! But we need to get you suitable clothes.
The outfit you have on is too casual. A suit would be perfect.” As Harvey was born into a military family, he rarely wore suits unless it was a formal event. Harvey was momentarily lost. He glanced around and noticed Vinson standing aside silently. Arching his brow in delight, he exclaimed, “Ah, I got it! Vin, I need to borrow your suit.”
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