On the neighboring film set of “Angel and Devil,” production had resumed sometime back after the director and lead actor were replaced.
The crew was also wrapping up their filming that day.
Kate, who had invested in the film with Haddock Group, showed up on set on the last day of filming.
Alas, Ashlyn ran into her nemesis at the doors of the movie studio just as she was leaving.
Kate's gaze landed on Ashlyn's beautiful face. The older woman spat on the ground and sneered.
That earned her a furious glare from Naomi, who yelled at the security guards near the movie studio door, “Sir! Someone is spitting on the floor. How uncultured!”
Kate's expression stiffened. All she wanted to do was to express her disdain toward Ashlyn.
Not imagining Naomi would start pointing fingers at her, she flushed, angry and embarrassed.
After all, paparazzi milled about the movie studio.
If any of them happened to snap a picture of today's scene, Kate would surely be painted as a disgusting and uncivilized rich lady.
She wished she could turn back time and stop herself from spitting in the first place. In seeking a small piece of gratification, she had potentially ruined her public image.
Meanwhile, the security guard instantly went on guard when they heard Naomi's voice.
He grabbed the hat resting on his knee before running toward Kate, accusing, “How could you be so uncultured? Even kindergarteners know not to spit anywhere they want! I'm going to fine you fifty, ma'am!”
Kate shot Naomi a spiteful glare before turning her attention to the security guard. She peevishly whipped out a hundred from her purse and snapped, “Fifty, is it? It's not as if I can't afford that! Keep the change!”
The security guard was accustomed to such prima donna behavior from the celebrities in the movie studio.
Ignoring Kate's nasty words, he let out a scoff. “My job is to follow the rules. Fifty means fifty! Who the heck are you looking down on, huh?”
At the same time, he stopped Kate from leaving by grabbing her wrist. Loudly, he declared, “I'm telling you; I won't take a dime of your dirty money! I'm making an honest living for myself, and I don't need your extra fifty for anything! Even if I'm poor, I won't sell out my dignity by accepting your ill-meant charity. Understood?”
His raised volume instantly attracted the attention of the bored paparazzi squatting outside the movie studio.
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