"We're not trying to jump to conclusions here, but the evidence we have at hand does seem to point toward Melody, so we're seeking her explanation," Shaun added.
Lucas frowned. "How can you expect her to explain something she didn't do?"
Shaun was a little taken aback when he heard that because Melody had said the exact thing.
"But the security footage clearly shows it," the director insisted. "We have no intention of wrongfully accusing anyone of anything, Mister Lucas. Please look at it from our point of view and understand that we are not out to cause trouble for ourselves."
Shaun's helpless tone painted him as someone who was unable to think of himself and was merely following everyone's opinion because there was no other choice.
Lucas scoffed. "I don't know much about the industry, but I'm pretty sure you do. This isn't your first day, is it? I've told you that Melody's new. Her focus is on acting, not with whatever rules and regulations that might exist. I entrusted her to you because of that, and I'm rather appalled to see that this is how you 'take care' of her."
The smile on Lucas' face sent chills down Shaun's spine, and Shaun did not even dare to make eye contact.
Lucas took one glance at the footage and could confirm right away that the perpetrator was not Melody. The clothes matched, but the movements were unmistakably different.
Melody remained silent, having sensed Lucas' anger. She was strangely captivated by the feeling of being protected.
"Are you telling me you're clueless as to what's happening?" Lucas lashed out. "These 'accidents' happen all the time on other sets, yet it seems to me that this is the first time you've experienced something like this. I'm sure you're able to see the truth for yourself."
Lucas chuckled with amusement when he saw her anxious expression. "Did you do it?"
Melody frowned and shook her head. "Of course not! I wasn't even on set this morning!"
"Then why are you so anxious?" he said teasingly. "You don't have to send them a formal notice to inform them you're on lunch break, do you?"
Lucas' logic made some sense, so Melody settled back into her seat and put on her seatbelt.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...