I Chose Me Over My Marriage novel Chapter 23

Aria lowered her head slightly and murmured, "It was Silas Chambers."

"Director Chambers?" Maxwell's expression shifted. "Which Director Chambers?"

Aria didn't answer, but Maxwell already had a sinking suspicion.

Undoubtedly, it was the project he had handed to her on a silver platter.

A major supporting role in a blockbuster movie.

If not for his personal guarantee, she wouldn't have even landed an audition, let alone the second lead.

Silas Chambers was notoriously strict, dedicated only to the craft of filmmaking, and completely indifferent to an actor's fame. He had launched the careers of countless unknown actors and even total rookies.

Because of this, Silas held immense prestige in the industry. Even with Maxwell's iron grip on the Metropolis business world, Silas was not someone he wanted to make an enemy of.

Maxwell opened his mouth, hesitating a few times before finally asking, "What exactly happened?"

This was no longer just about defending Aria's honor.

It was about whether his massive investment in this film was about to go up in flames.

Aria pouted and whispered, "I was just having an off day and needed a few extra takes on a scene. He started screaming at me... I really didn't do it on purpose. He was being so vicious, I just ran away."

She just ran away?

Something felt incredibly wrong to Maxwell.

Right at that moment, his phone rang.

Maxwell pulled it out, freezing slightly when he saw Silas Chambers' name flashing on the screen.

Aria, standing right beside him, instantly saw the caller ID as well.

"A misunderstanding?" Silas scoffed. "Half the crew was watching! I barely raised my voice, and she started acting like the ultimate victim. I've never seen such an unprofessional brat. She didn't just insult me, she insulted my entire crew—and they work a hundred times harder than she ever will!"

The words hit Maxwell like rapid-fire shrapnel, leaving him struggling to piece the situation together.

"Director Chambers, what exactly do you mean?"

Silas stayed silent for a long moment before finally saying, "See for yourself."

The line went dead.

Just as Maxwell was trying to make sense of the chaos, a video file chimed into his messages.

He was about to tap it when Aria hurried over.

"Max, did he complain about me? Don't believe a word he says! He just thinks he's untouchable in the industry, so he bullies everyone!"