Unable to go for the shoot, Clarissa felt defeated when she heard from Ryler that the production was progressing smoothly.
“Ryler, I guess this movie actually belongs to Director Yates. We announced to the public that I’m the director, but in fact, Director Yates is the one who shoots the movie. During the premiere, it’ll be deceitful to claim that I’m the director. Yet, filming such a simple romance movie is demeaning to Director Yates. I really feel sorry for him.”
Ryler let out a hearty laugh. “So what? Director Yates is here to help you out. Even if you’re shooting the movie, he’ll still influence you to do it in his way. In the end, the movie will be the same no matter who directs the filming.”
“But I didn’t direct the filming.”
Though I kick-started the filming, Director Yates took over and shot most of the movie himself. Just like before, I’m only the director in name.
Out of the blue, Roxanne came into sight, asking eagerly, “Clarissa, can I talk to Damian please?”
Her twinkling eyes were fixed on the boy with great anticipation.
When she approached Ryler, the two were rather close to one another, so the man tilted his body back slightly.
Roxanne has always been fearful and on her toes around me, unless she was on set. Most of the time, she seems awkward, nervous and even a little bashful. But now she comes over directly and ignores me only because of Damian. Undeniably, the little one is adorable.
Staring at the exhilarated woman who was only an inch away from him, Ryler was puzzled.
Comparing Damian and me, who is more lovable?
In the meantime, Damian joined the video call and greeted Ryler and Roxanne. Holding the phone, he chatted with the two for a long while.
After hanging up the phone, Roxanne still appeared reluctant, as if reminiscing something.
Later, she finally recollected herself. Only then did she realize that she had one hand on Ryler’s shoulder while leaning against his back. Her face was right beside his, as though she was about to rest her head on his shoulder and nuzzle his neck…
How intimate…
Instantly, this thought flashed across her mind.
Instinctively, she jumped to her feet and dashed away at lightning speed before Ryler could see her expression.
Her swift movement reminded him of those race cars on the track, stirring up a cloud of dust as it whizzed away.
“Haha…”
After a moment of silence, Ryler’s chuckled echoed through the air.
However, none of the other crew members noticed their previous interactions. All they saw was Roxanne whizzing past in a hurry, and they had no idea why Ryler was laughing.
What just happened? Did we miss something?
Recently, Shermaine had gotten a few supporting roles, which had only minimal parts.
After mingling with several production crews, her personality and the way she dealt with people did a one-eighty.
Though the woman used to be an award-winning actress, she was now an extra. No matter how others ridiculed her, she still played every role the best she could.
Gradually, everyone could no longer bear to oppress her because of her humility.
Those in the showbiz slowly got to know about her newfound personality as well.
Most people were forgetful and rarely remembered the things in the past. In fact, they cared more about the present, and had long forgotten Shermaine’s old self, especially after the incident between Clarissa and Hilary.
To be exact, Shermaine was imprisoned earlier due to the grudges between her and Clarissa.
Now that the latter was involved in a murder scandal, it raised some people’s suspicion that Shermaine had been wrongly accused back then.
With Matthew’s power, Clarissa sent her rival into jail. She even refused to let her own mother off the hook. Shermaine should be grateful that she was still alive.
As a result, many netizens stood up for Shermaine on social media.
“Shermaine used to be an award-winning actress. She was in her prime in terms of her career and love life. As soon as Clarissa Quigley appeared, she was accused of being quick-tempered, arrogant, and even hired an assassin for murder. Why didn’t she do the same previously? Mr. Tyson was surrounded by countless women. Shermaine can’t be murdering every single one of them.”
“Are you implying that Ms. Smallwood was falsely accused by a wealthy wife? The case went through a court trial. Are you doubting our jury system?”
“No, I didn’t say that. There are wicked things that are beyond the imagination of ordinary people like us, but none of us says a word, because we’re afraid of being investigated. Yet, the existence of such wicked things is undeniable.”
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