Chapter 152: Chapter 152
In the past, it was common knowledge that Savannah Lowell liked Mr. Sinclair, but after the last incident, it seemed Mr. Sinclair didn’t have much affection for her either.
So she decided to give Quinn Lockwood a "helping hand". She wondered if, after Mr. Sinclair found out that she was "damaged goods," he would utterly despise her and find Savannah Lowell even more disgusting. If, in a fit of anger, he terminated the contract with her, that would be even better!
After Elias Sinclair saw the photo, he kicked over the coffee table in his office.
His hands clenched into fists, and the veins in his neck stood out, making him look ferocious and extremely angry. Yet beneath the layers of rage was there a hint of heartache and discomfort?
He recalled the things she said, and his heart was mixed with indescribable emotions.
Why did seeing her with another man make him inexplicably restless? Surely it was because he had warned her more than once, yet she kept challenging his limits without knowing her place.
"Are you in there, brother?" Nina Sinclair’s voice came from outside the door. Elias glanced at the overturned coffee table on the floor and frowned unhappily.
As Nina entered, she saw the mess on the floor and the anger in her brother’s eyes, showing a hint of surprise.
She thought of Freya Caldwell’s pitiful look and spoke up, "Brother, please help the Caldwell Group now. You’ve been putting pressure on them for so long, surely you’re done being angry? Faye has been terribly scolded by Uncle Caldwell, and she complains and cries every day."
"If it’s not important, go out." The man’s eyes were as deep as an ancient well, and his tone was extremely cold. For Freya Caldwell, who had pushed his limits, this lesson was already the most merciful.
Nina didn’t expect her brother to still be so indifferent toward her. She had already lowered herself to beg him.
"What’s so good about Savannah Lowell? Faye likes you so much, and she’s so innocent and kind, yet you treat her ! You’ve scolded me more than once for that bitch. I hate you!" Unable to vent her grievances about her brother’s attitude, Nina exclaimed, then slammed the door and ran out.
Elias Sinclair’s eyes turned icy, and his gaze grew darker.
After the first episode of the program was edited, the second episode started filming, this time as a live broadcast in a studio.
The three of them and several newly invited actors played some entertaining mini-games, with Sylvia Lawson drawing lots, which drew them into a game of Truth or Dare. The loser wouldn’t have the right to choose between truth or dare; instead, it would be decided by the person they were facing. Sylvia Lawson just happened to be facing Quinn Lockwood.
Luck or not, Quinn Lockwood had yet to lose by the latter half of the game, so Sylvia Lawson, unable to wait any longer, secretly rigged the game, finally succeeding.
Sylvia Lawson chose dare without hesitation: "Hmm... let’s do this. I’ll select someone from Savannah’s contact list and read this line of dialogue, how about that?" As soon as her voice fell, the crowd stirred with commotion.
"Hmm... let’s go with this one." The name Elias Sinclair was projected on the big screen behind them, shocking the audience in both the studio and watching the live stream. Everyone said Savannah Lowell stuck to Mr. Sinclair like glue, but that he was quite dismissive of her. They all wondered what this kind of interaction would lead to, with most waiting to watch her make a fool of herself.
Making a phone call wasn’t much, but the script arranged by the show was the main issue...
A strange feeling flickered in her eyes. Although Quinn Lockwood felt reluctant inside, since it was a live show, she begrudgingly went along with it.
Her gaze flashed, and it seemed that Sylvia Lawson was no simple person.
The phone rang for a long time without anyone answering. Just when everyone thought the attempt would fail, a cool voice came through the speaker: "Hmm?"
"Ah... are you busy? Want to chat for a while?" Quinn Lockwood looked at the lines on the screen, finding it hard to voice them, unsure if Elias Sinclair would suspect she was out of her mind.
Especially since that guy hadn’t acknowledged her for days.
"Talk." Still a simple word, making him sound very distant.
"Well... I haven’t heard your voice in a long time..." Quinn Lockwood swallowed hard and reluctantly read the words on the big screen: "I miss... you. What about you?"
She wished she could bury herself in a hole, thinking Elias Sinclair would coldly reply with "Are you crazy?" and hang up, or straightforwardly scold her?
Quinn Lockwood was already mentally prepared for mockery.
However, surprisingly, the other side remained silent.
Just as Quinn was about to awkwardly hang up, the voice on the other end said something that caught her off guard: "What are you doing now?" She froze.
Not only Quinn Lockwood, but the guests and audience were also stunned. The seemingly aloof and cold Elias Sinclair! Did that count as an acknowledgment! Though he didn’t agree, he didn’t reject it either!
This was truly a startling revelation.
Elias Sinclair had initially felt reluctant to explain when he saw Quinn Lockwood’s call but, without realizing it, his hand had instinctively pressed the answer button, hearing her say she missed him.
The pent-up pressure in his chest for several days suddenly vanished miraculously! It was unbelievable!
"How’s the show recording going?" The man’s tone remained cool, making it hard to tell any emotion, yet it softened noticeably.
Quinn Lockwood paused internally, the man’s deep voice echoing through the live broadcast hall, giving her a familiar yet strange feeling.
"It’s going well. Once this episode wraps up, would you like to grab a meal together?" The woman’s tone was gentle, with a hint of shyness, easing the tension in Elias Sinclair’s expression.
At that moment, the sound of his assistant knocking for signatures came through the phone, his response carrying a touch of anger, unlike his previous calm demeanor, seemingly annoyed by the interruption.
"Hold on a moment." Then there was the sound of the man getting up, and upon returning shortly after, his words further startled Quinn Lockwood: "Let me know when it ends; I’ll come pick you up."
As soon as the words fell, everyone widened their eyes in astonishment. The rumors out there were really false! Somebody must have been envious or jealous of Quinn Lockwood and deliberately made them up! Newest update provıded by novelFɪre.net
Sylvia Lawson clutched the microphone tightly, seething inside. She hadn’t even seen Mr. Sinclair in person a few times, yet this scandal-ridden tabloid queen could have dinner with him. How unfair!
She was indignant; after all, this reality show would continue filming for several more episodes. She was determined to ensure Quinn Lockwood would face some challenges.
Vaguely agreeing with Elias Sinclair, Quinn Lockwood ended the call somewhat awkwardly, with a slight blush on her face.
Maybe, Elias Sinclair was aware she was filming a show and didn’t want to affect the program’s outcome?
After all, she was currently starring in a drama for him, and if their relationship got too tense, it wouldn’t be good if rumors spread!
Yes, that must be it!
Quinn Lockwood’s previously tense expression relaxed immediately with this thought. She reasoned there’s no way Boss Sinclair would say such things to her—what a joke!
The group playfully teased for a bit before continuing with the next game. The viewership of this episode kept climbing continuously, and the segment where Quinn Lockwood called Elias Sinclair received special editing, prompting many to rally against the false accusations that Savannah Lowell was utterly despised by Elias Sinclair in the past.