Chapter 41
“Keira said she was here to work, but I didn’t get a chance to ask more. Still, I spotted her stepping out of a fancy car. Wasn’t she an orphan? She shouldn’t be able to afford that, should she? Plus, it was a commercial Maybach. What’s going on?”
He rambled on, not noticing that Andres’s face, which had lightened up, was now sour again.
“Got nothing better to do?” asked Andres.
The assistant immediately fell silent.
When Andres stood up and walked out, he was consumed by anger.
He appeared as if he was going to go and settle a score with someone.
Everett got Keira brought over as soon as he found out she was there.
Today, Keira sported a beige cotton shirt with a bamboo leaf design, matched with light blue wide-leg pants for a neat and elegant vibe.
“Keira, come over. I want you to meet some senior folks.” Everett was looking sharp in a dark suit, which, with his naturally round face, made him seem more friendly.
Keira walked over quickly.”Mr. Watkins.”
“Hi, everyone,” she said with a soft smile. Her long straight hair was loosely tied back with a hairband, a few loose strands falling on her forehead, adding to her gentle look.
“You must be the student Mr. Watkins can’t stop raving about. I’ve heard your name for ages, now here you are. I’ve known Mr. Watkins for years, but I’ve never seen him this soft-spoken,” Markus Schultz, the film’s lead director, joked.
and
He was Everett’s student, and both of them approached their work in the same way, always striving for excellence.
Markus had some tough luck. He got beat by underdogs for two international awards, placing second both times. Plus, he faced two scandals with unprofessional artists, costing him money. Lucky for him, he had real talent and a bit of a financial cushion. This time, he made a strong comeback, sparing no effort or resources, even bringing in Everett for help.
Keira admired him and replied politely, “Mr. Watkins often praises you in front of us as well.” Everett happily pulled her to the side, like he was her support.”You two are my students. If I’m not around, you can ask him for help. If he doesn’t help, I’ll make sure he pays for it.”
A few people chatted for a while, and Everett pulled her aside, saying, “Keira, I need to tell you something.”
He lowered his head, acting like a student who had messed up.
Hearing this, Keira knew what was going on.
“Mr. Watkins, I get what you were about to say, and I know what you and Mrs. Watkins are
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