Chapter 148: Chapter 148

"You said someone tampered with your shoes during the day today?" Florian Hollis asked Anna Thornton.

"Then why didn’t you say anything at the time?" Kevin Jacobs found it strange. He suspected that Anna Thornton and Mary were deliberately complaining in front of President Sterling.

Unexpectedly, Anna Thornton directly said, "To save face for you all."

"I’m really sorry for putting you in trouble. I apologize on behalf of my fans."

Although Florian Hollis looked like a carefree, willful kid, he still had a sense of right and wrong.

However, he quickly became unserious again: "If the harm I caused you is too severe, I’ll have to compensate with my body."

Anna Thornton: "Uh... you already broke your leg for me, so that’s compensation enough with your body. Nothing else is needed."

"No, my leg is hurt so badly that I definitely won’t be able to sleep tonight. I need a comforting hug," Florian whined at her.

"Your manager should be more than willing to comfort and hug you."

Hearing this, Florian was displeased: "I need a hug from a pretty lady to feel better... ouch!"

Florian hadn’t finished speaking when Kevin Jacobs pinched him to interrupt.

Moreover, he pinched right where Florian’s sprain was, causing the whining puppy to gasp in pain.

Kevin Jacobs had no choice, he could tell that President Sterling was already very unhappy.

This kid, Florian, really couldn’t read the room and was just joking around with Anna Thornton, forgetting that the big boss had just encouraged him today to take the path of a positive youth with good values.

Kevin Jacobs was counting on President Sterling’s long-term vision. If he instructed them this way, there was definitely a reason, and maybe he was already preparing some top-notch resources for them.

But Florian’s eyes were only on Anna Thornton, completely ignoring everyone else.

Anna Thornton couldn’t win against him, so she had to say, "Alright then, I’ll accompany you to the hospital."

Upon hearing this, Conrad Sterling was dissatisfied and finally spoke up: "He’s injured and you want to accompany him? How would you explain it if the media captures that?"

"Exactly!" Kevin Jacobs also thought of this point and immediately refused, "No, I’ll send Florian to the hospital. There are too many people and it’s too complicated there."

After speaking, he gave Anna Thornton a glare, as if blaming her for trying to stir up trouble while it was chaotic.

"If they capture it, so be it. Just say that the pretty lady and I fell in love during filming and announce the relationship tomorrow."

"Then tomorrow all the brands you endorse will demand an explanation from you, maybe even compensation," Conrad Sterling reminded him.

Hearing this, Florian was not pleased, as he had always done things his own way.

But Kevin Jacobs understood the seriousness and firmly refused to allow it.

"Since he says his injury is so severe, he should rest in the hospital for a while and not work temporarily," Conrad Sterling commanded again.

"President Sterling, you are so considerate to your employees," Kevin Jacobs expressed gratitude on behalf of Florian.

"Additionally, we can first film the female lead for the MV. We’ll complete the male lead’s parts once his leg heals."

"President Sterling, you are truly wise."

Kevin Jacobs admired President Sterling immensely! He even felt President Sterling shared the same concerns as himself, both trying to prevent Anna Thornton from using Florian for publicity, and now not even giving them the chance to interact. Thıs text ıs hosted at noᴠelfire.net

Florian noticed it too, but he felt Conrad Sterling was clearly trying to separate him from the pretty lady.

This person claimed they had no relationship.

But Florian noticed that he seemed to have a big issue with him pursuing Anna Thornton!

After Florian and his manager were taken away by ambulance, only Conrad Sterling, Anna Thornton, and Mary were left in the room.

Mary didn’t dare speak and looked at Anna, inquiring with her eyes, "Should we leave or stay?"

Before Anna Thornton could answer, Conrad Sterling got up and started walking toward the door.

But as he reached the door, he paused and reminded, "Follow me."

"Oh," Anna Thornton pouted at Mary, "After this incident, we definitely can’t stay in this room anymore. I heard they even placed mice here, so let’s head back tonight."

Anna Thornton and Mary got into Conrad Sterling’s car, and on the way, Mary received a message.

"Anna, Kevin Jacobs sent a message saying they hope to downplay today’s incident. They plan to release a statement blaming it on a private matter."

"Hmph, they don’t want to be associated with us."

"Which is also good. After all, it’s Florian’s fans, and we wouldn’t gain anything from getting involved under such circumstances. And they do have some conscience. Although they’ve hidden you as the direct victim, Florian has already posted on Weibo condemning the private fans and promised to have more bodyguards for tomorrow’s shoot to protect you."

Recalling the night’s events, Mary was still scared: "It’s really scary how strangers can easily get into rooms. The safety of public figures is indeed a big issue, we should consider hiring a bodyguard."

Conrad Sterling was driving, and hearing them mention security issues, he particularly glanced at Anna Thornton.

Sterling Group had a security company, and with Conrad Sterling’s status, he was always accompanied by top-notch security personnel, the best in the country.

If this woman really needed it, she would know who to seek help from at this moment.

But Anna Thornton ignored his gaze and shook her head: "We’ll talk when we have the money."

After dropping Mary home, only Conrad Sterling and Anna Thornton were left in the car.

Anna Thornton yawned and boredly played with her phone when, coincidentally, Florian Hollis called her with a video call.

Anna Thornton answered the video call, first seeing a heavily bandaged ankle on the screen.

Next, the camera turned to the handsome young man’s face: "The doctor said this injury needs three days of rest to recover!"

Hearing this, Anna Thornton couldn’t help but laugh.

People always say it takes a hundred days to heal from bone injuries, but Florian didn’t even hurt his bones—probably just a bump, yet he and his manager were so tense before.

"Pretty lady, did you know? Kevin and the doctor are conspiring to keep me tied to the hospital, not letting me out for three days."

"Then you should just have a good rest."

"But they’re even forcing me to change the MV script to cater to the ancient, low-desire mindset, and if it doesn’t pass, I won’t be able to sleep, listening to them ramble about interest relations all night." Florian complained angrily.

"Uh..." Anna Thornton glanced at the ’ancient relic’ sitting next to her and tried to comfort Florian, "You’ve suffered!"

"You’re in a car now, aren’t you?" Florian noticed the background in Anna Thornton’s video and asked, "Could it be in... President Sterling’s car?"

"Congratulations, you guessed right!"

Realizing his complaints had been overheard by President Sterling, Florian shrugged in the video, yet didn’t appear frightened.

"Please come see me tomorrow. I’m so lonely staying here alone." Florian whined at Anna Thornton.

"Isn’t Kevin accompanying you?"

"He doesn’t count as a person; he’s already become someone’s lackey!" Florian playfully rolled on the bed holding his phone, "Is there anyone more miserable than me? Injured and hospitalized, yet no one cares about me, and no one brings me nice food. I even suffer under my manager’s oppression. It’s so hard for me... if I get any weaker, I’ll jump off a building."

Anna Thornton couldn’t take it: "If I finish early tomorrow, I’ll come visit you."

"Remember to bring me something delicious, especially those chicken wings I love. Love you!"

The sharp sound of tires screeching on the ground interrupted the video, and Anna Thornton’s phone flew out of her hand.

"What happened?" Anna Thornton was startled.

Conrad Sterling had an unpleasant expression and tone as he responded, "A mishap!"

When had this man ever made a mishap?

Anna Thornton saw that it was clearly intentional, and when she picked up her phone, it was already off from the fall.