Chapter 131: Chapter 131

The man frowned slightly but still walked in the direction she indicated.

Freya Caldwell watched the direction the two went, her face full of reluctance.

"I can handle her, there’s no need to change roles because of me; it would make things difficult for me with the crew, and I don’t want to delay filming any further," Quinn Lockwood pulled Elias Sinclair to a place with no people.

Her expression was serious and earnest; she seemed to see a hint of concern in Elias Sinclair’s deep eyes, but in a blink, it disappeared.

"I’ll consider this matter," Elias Sinclair hesitated for a moment, left this sentence, then turned and walked away.

When Quinn Lockwood returned, she still didn’t see Elias Sinclair’s figure.

And Freya Caldwell only thought that Quinn Lockwood didn’t want her to talk with Elias, so she deliberately drove him away, feeling even more displeased.

"I want the script changed, I’m not satisfied with the plot!" Freya Caldwell gritted her teeth, looked at the director with a threatening gaze, and said, "Double the funds."

"Where’s the editor? Make this scene more engaging for me," Freya Caldwell’s chest heaved violently; at this moment, she was extremely furious.

"Miss Caldwell..." The editor looked at the director and Freya Caldwell, feeling a bit at a loss.

"Change that last part, change it to me inviting the second female lead for a boat ride, then she intentionally falls in to frame me, but it has to happen in the middle of the lake to be interesting."

Freya Caldwell deliberately looked thoughtful, imitating Elias Sinclair’s manner by gently stroking her chin, then said, "Hmm... with this change, the plot will be more dramatic."

Ariana Lynch tried hard to hide her glee, looking gleefully at Quinn Lockwood, and after a long while, she slowly stepped forward to hold Freya Caldwell’s arm and said, "Faye, you can’t change it ; it would need a reshoot at an outdoor location, and Savannah can’t swim, I’m afraid..."

"Afraid of what? At most hire a few people to watch from the shore, nothing will happen," she shrugged, looking at Ariana Lynch with a calm expression.

"Writer, how should we change it?" Feeling the threat in Freya Caldwell’s gaze, the director, although concerned about Quinn Lockwood’s safety, thought with so many people in the crew, nothing will go wrong.

"If that’s the case, then I’ll quit. From here on, you and Miss Caldwell can change the script however you like; I won’t act in this kind of scene," Quinn Lockwood’s expression turned cold.

By now, she also knew the director was already in Freya Caldwell’s hands; the drama had been changed beyond recognition, making no sense, and there was no point in continuing to act. Moreover, she couldn’t even ensure her personal safety now.

"Savannah Lowell, don’t be impulsive. If you quit, the company will have to pay a large penalty,"

The director was a bit surprised Quinn Lockwood made such a decision to refuse to film. After all, the penalty for ten times the investment amount is not something the average person can afford. Plus, her acting skills had significantly improved recently, and he didn’t want to lose such an excellent actress.

"I’ll discuss with the company. I don’t think the scene can be shot today; I’ll leave first, sorry," Quinn Lockwood was already very impatient, afraid that if she stayed with the crew any longer, she wouldn’t be able to hold back from swearing.

"Savannah, don’t be impulsive. No one else fits the role better than you. If you refuse to act, it will not only trouble the director but also cause serious consequences for yourself. Why create trouble?" Ariana Lynch hurriedly stepped forward to hold Quinn Lockwood, stopping her from leaving. Everyone present thought these words made a lot of sense and all stepped forward to persuade Quinn Lockwood.

"I’m not being impulsive. I’ve already decided on this matter. Miss Lynch, you should mind your own business," Quinn Lockwood looked at Ariana Lynch with disgust, suppressing the urge to push her away, and withdrew her arm directly.

Then, ignoring anyone’s persuasion in the crew, she strode away.

Ariana Lynch still wanted to catch up and persuade Quinn Lockwood, but someone beside her pulled her back.

Thinking of this ’good show,’ the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but lift slightly, though her expression appeared troubled and considerate of Quinn Lockwood.

After returning to the agency, Quinn Lockwood immediately told Anna about the incident.

Who knew that upon hearing her decision, Anna was so angry that she almost overturned a table. Fresh chapters posted on ɴovelfire.net

Of course, it wasn’t for Quinn Lockwood’s sake that she was angry.

"Are you kidding! Do you know how much we’ll have to pay? Not only do you have to pay, but the company also has to pay a penalty with you!"

"How am I supposed to explain to Mr. Sinclair? In the past, whatever you wanted to do privately, the company would turn a blind eye, but this time is absolutely no!"

Quinn Lockwood only felt Anna’s voice was about to deafen her; she suppressed her anger and asked, "How much in total?"

"Roughly, ten times might be... fifty or sixty million," Anna rolled her eyes, calculating the amount.

"Damn it!" Quinn Lockwood couldn’t help but curse, nearly biting her tongue.

Meanwhile, after Quinn Lockwood left, the director naturally called Elias Sinclair to inform him of the matter.

The man’s expression changed, instructing his assistant to immediately arrange a board meeting with other shareholders.

Elias Sinclair sat at the head of the conference table, handed an analysis report on groups bringing funds into production, and the contract between Freya Caldwell and the crew of "Mist Over the Lake" to his assistant to distribute to all shareholders.

"I don’t want to see this kind of occurrence in the drama I invested in. Freya Caldwell’s actions have severely affected the crew’s shooting schedule and quality," the man leaned on the table, looking down at everyone present, his gaze chilling, his tone resolute, allowing no one to question it.

Mr. Caldwell, one of the shareholders, was naturally present at the meeting, and when he saw the documents, he was slightly shocked.

"Today’s meeting is to inform everyone to manage each of your crews and programs properly, absolutely not allowing this kind of occurrence,"

The man scrutinized everyone present and continued sternly: "I demand that Freya Caldwell be removed from this drama’s participation."

"Mr. Sinclair, I agree."

The board members and shareholders carefully read through the documents in front of them and raised their hands in agreement, as they did not want any quality issues in a drama they invested in.

Moreover, Freya Caldwell had no acting experience, and the Caldwell Family’s actions were inherently opposed.

Mr. Caldwell looked at the contract concerning his daughter in his hand and sighed deeply; despite his reluctance, he could only swallow his pride, for besides Elias Sinclair, all other shareholders were elite figures he couldn’t easily offend.

Upon hearing this news, Freya Caldwell not only had a big tantrum at home but also ran out intending to settle the score with Quinn Lockwood.

Since Quinn Lockwood left the company, Freya Caldwell had been following her from a distance until they were near the hotel when she rushed up to stop Quinn Lockwood.

"Savannah Lowell, you’re really something, not only making the director beg you to return to the crew but also kicking me out. What kind of seductive tricks did you use to charm all these people?" Freya Caldwell’s eyes were full of hatred, grabbing Quinn Lockwood’s wrist and holding it tightly.