Chapter 193: Chapter 193

The reporters were all craning their necks, waiting, but who knew Young Master Grant would just leave without a word.

Finn Grant only spoke to Anna Thornton; as for everyone else’s letdown, he didn’t bother.

But at least one thing was clear, everyone could see Finn Grant treated Anna Thornton differently. With the relationship of being noticed by Young Master Grant, it effectively added a golden layer to her and the film she starred in, after all, there are countless actresses in the country who rely on hype to gain a foothold.

However, with Finn Grant leaving, there was nothing left to hold anyone’s interest in this small, broken crew.

Everyone returned to the neighboring crew, waiting for good news about President Sterling and Actress Ford.

It’s rumored that Conrad Sterling is about to get engaged to Marilyn Ford, and entertainment journalists are quickest to catch gossip, trained to judge the truth of the news, it shouldn’t be just a rumor.

But since President Sterling took his seat, he’s been surrounded by people trying to curry favor and make connections, and he didn’t refuse any, showing no signs of wanting to announce any good news.

Even the second female lead from the "Future Travel" crew approached with a drink hoping to have a toast with Conrad Sterling.

"President Sterling, my name is May Yuille, and I’m in the same crew as Sister Marilyn. Today, thanks to Sister Marilyn, I have the honor to dine at the same table as you. May I have the honor of toasting you a drink?"

Upon hearing this, Conrad Sterling hadn’t spoken yet, but Marilyn Ford gave her a sideways glance.

The role May Yuille plays in the movie is the one Anna Thornton had questioned before, the interstellar prostitute.

In a way, thanks to Anna Thornton’s refusal, she got the chance to fill in.

Of course, May Yuille paid the price that Anna Thornton was unwilling to pay.

It’s said that she slept with the director, assistant director, even the male lead, male supporting actor, and some big guest stars in their crew.

Not satisfied with that, she even tried to encroach into the group where Anna Thornton was part.

Initially, May Yuille wanted to get close to Florian Hollis, but unfortunately, Florian’s manager Kevin Jacobs was an expert at identifying gold diggers and would never allow his artist to be taken advantage of. For someone like May Yuille, he could kick her ten meters away!

So May Yuille’s attempt to infiltrate the "Customized Girlfriend" crew was unsuccessful.

But her legendary climb through the ranks through means of seduction was something Mary had shared with Anna Thornton over tea and meals, and it was truly astonishing!

Afterward, Conrad Sterling seldom visited the crew, possibly because Marilyn Ford was safeguarding against this second female lead. After all, with so many people present today, May Yuille’s eyes were glued to Conrad Sterling, the supreme man, even boldly trying to ignite sparks with him despite Marilyn Ford’s presence.

She toasted Conrad Sterling, and he actually drank it!

And Marilyn Ford didn’t stop it!

When had Conrad Sterling ever given face to another woman in front of Marilyn Ford? Has Marilyn Ford’s eyesight gone bad, unable to see that this woman is trying to seduce her man?

Their relationship was growing more and more incomprehensible to Anna Thornton.

"Anna, wasn’t President Sterling supposed to announce the engagement with Marilyn Ford today? Why does it seem like nothing’s happening?" Mary asked.

"I don’t know either!"

Although not clear on the inner workings of the neighboring crew, Anna Thornton and Mary reached the consensus that it’s much easier to watch others’ affairs than to get involved in them oneself.

Finn Grant left, and he went abroad, not returning for a few days.

This way, they could finally catch a breather for now!

The atmosphere at the wrap party returned to being harmonious. Although Quinn Locke’s small film wasn’t well-received and was sidelined, it didn’t prevent the crew from having good relationships.

Perhaps because none were famous, relations between actors and directors, and backstage staff were as close as friends.

Quinn Locke had already toasted Anna Thornton three times, but hadn’t finished expressing all his gratitude.

"Anna, I really, really... really need to thank you for this film being able to shoot smoothly. You are the first to believe in my script so much and trust me unconditionally, I... I don’t even know how to express my gratitude."

Although Quinn Locke was good at writing scripts and novels, people like him, who stayed at home for long periods, found talking to people in reality a bit challenging.

Anna Thornton understood and knew his meaning and raised her glass directly, "Director, say no more! Let’s just drink this glass and call it done!"

"Here’s to our film selling big! Today they ignore us, but one day they’ll have to look up to us!"

Having downed the glass, Anna Thornton suddenly felt a gaze directed at her.

She put down her glass and looked over, focusing on Conrad Sterling.

The man then looked away, as if he had never looked at her.

"Conrad, I might have drunk too much, could you come out with me for some fresh air?" Marilyn Ford asked him.

Since President Sterling gave that second female lead face by drinking a glass, May Yuille was strutting around like a peacock in heat in front of Conrad Sterling all the time.

Even the director noticed Marilyn Ford wasn’t too happy and quickly tried to mediate.

"Marilyn seems a bit uncomfortable, and I see everyone’s almost done eating; let’s not rush with the toasts and move on to the next event!"

After dinner, the plan was to go to an upscale club for entertainment, where anything could be found.

But due to the director’s different status levels, Quinn Locke’s group arranged to go to karaoke together after dinner.

However, since Mary saw Anna Thornton was already drunk, she wouldn’t let her go to karaoke.

"Anna, look at how much you’ve been forced to drink!" she said, casting a glare at the culprit, Quinn Locke, "Just rest in this room for a bit."

Everyone else was having a great time, but since Marilyn Ford and Conrad Sterling didn’t like crowds, they sat alone to the side.

Marilyn Ford personally opened a bottle of red wine and poured drinks for herself and Conrad Sterling.

"Conrad, what if I delay announcing our engagement by a day, would you mind?"

Conrad Sterling took the wine glass, seeming unconcerned, and added, "As long as you’re happy."

But it was precisely this demeanor that always left Marilyn Ford unsure.

The man seemed to indulge her in every way, yet Marilyn Ford could never quite grasp his feelings towards her. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by novel·fiɾe·net

Is it truly love if a man accommodates a woman without conditions?

But Conrad Sterling had never mentioned the word ’love.’

"Conrad, do you... love me?"

Marilyn Ford didn’t even know what drove her to ask this question tonight, a topic she usually tried to avoid.

"Do you love me?" Conrad Sterling flipped the question back.

"Of course..." Marilyn Ford paused for a breath, then answered, "Yes!"

Hearing this, Conrad Sterling smiled, "I love you too!"