Chapter 300: Chapter 300

Yesterday Anna just said that she’s alone in Veridia, not knowing when the production team would start filming. It’s too hard to endure.

Unexpectedly, the next day Conrad Sterling returned to Veridia from Aethelgard.

"Conrad Sterling, shouldn’t you be home? What about Lola and Pop?" Anna looked at the suddenly appearing man with confusion.

"I’ve already arranged everything for them."

"Then why did you come back to Veridia?"

"To recover, my injury hasn’t healed."

Conrad Sterling’s reason is really far-fetched. The medical facilities in Aethelgard are definitely better than in Veridia, and there’s no need for him to specially return to Veridia to recuperate.

"In terms of external injuries and burns, Crestlight Hospital in Veridia is indeed slightly better than in Aethelgard." Conrad Sterling seemed to hear Anna’s inner doubts and proactively explained.

Anyway, it’s his hospital, he can say whatever he wants, and no one else can know the insider details.

"Quit playing games with me, did you just leave Lola and Pop in Aethelgard unattended? They’re still small, Lola hasn’t even had a chance to get used to the new home."

"Don’t worry. Lola’s adaptability is much stronger than you imagine. He’ll take care of Pop. Besides, he doesn’t want to see me." Since Conrad Sterling is willing to leave them behind, it shows that he has definitely made thorough arrangements.

Someone will take Lola and Pop to school, someone will cook for them, they won’t be cold or hungry.

There’s not much difference whether Conrad Sterling is there or not!

"They’re not that young anymore; it’s time they learned to be independent. You don’t need to be so anxious."

Does that sound like something a person would say?

Lola and Pop are only three years old, and they’re expected to be independent?

These two little babies haven’t had a father in the past three years, so what’s the use of this big pig trotter now?

Anna was angry at Conrad Sterling for neglecting the kids, and even though she stayed in the same ward with him, she couldn’t be bothered to interact. Newest update provıded by novel{f}ire.net

It must be said that with Conrad Sterling around, Anna wouldn’t feel as lonely and scared at night.

But during the day, Anna would think about her little cabbages left in Aethelgard without a father’s care.

Conrad Sterling ignored the children, so Anna deliberately ignored him too, focusing on work discussions with Mary.

"Anna, I know why the new drama’s male lead stood us up."

"Turns out it’s not due to scheduling issues. The media photographed him with Marilyn Ford at a fashion show in Paris, and later shopping together in Tokyo. It’s said that during this period, he traveled across four countries with Marilyn Ford, using work time to pursue a woman! And despite all this, Marilyn Ford hasn’t disclosed their relationship."

"That’s typical, Marilyn Ford’s routine. If she were that easy to win over, how could the Eldest Miss Ford’s noble allure stand out?"

Anna concluded this and couldn’t help but glance at Conrad Sterling.

President Sterling said he was back to recuperate, and he really did quietly heal.

Today, he didn’t turn on the computer or play stocks, but sat seriously by the hospital window, reading a book.

"Anna, do you think men are all ridiculous? Anyone with eyes can see Marilyn Ford is a white lotus, yet they fall for her one after another."

Mary felt guilty after complaining, glanced at Conrad Sterling’s direction and added, "Not talking about you, President Sterling!"

Conrad Sterling, for Anna’s sake, didn’t worry about Mary and continued reading his book.

"Wyatt Jagger once publicly confessed to Marilyn Ford in front of the media, saying she’s the cleanest and purest star in today’s entertainment circle. Just let it go, take a look at this recent magazine interview where they asked about his ideal type. He said he doesn’t like girls with an aggressive look, too flamboyant and pretentious. Every word pointed at someone, isn’t it too much?!"

Seeing Mary’s angry expression, Anna lifted an eyebrow, "Do you think he meant me? Aggressive look, flamboyant, pretentious... do you think I’m pretentious?"

"Of course not, mainly because the previous question mentioned you; everyone knows Wyatt Jagger’s new drama involves you, so it’s inevitable to draw connections. The drama hasn’t even started filming, yet he’s showing off and insinuating about the actresses. If Wyatt Jagger didn’t have both acting skills and popularity, Anna, I really wouldn’t want you to work with someone like that."

"Forget it, didn’t you say it yourself? He said it’s rare to find men with both acting skills and popularity in the circle. Collaborating with him has its perks."

"Are you going to the crew party tonight?"

"Of course I’m going! After a month of holding back, tonight I can finally drink!"

The crew party was a private gathering, so Anna dressed casually and went with Mary wearing a hat.

They arrived early, finished a round of toasts, and then the leading male figure of the crew arrived.

Wyatt Jagger also wore a black baseball cap, coincidentally the same style as Anna’s.

New fashion items often result in matching outfits, but the staff still joked about them: "Did our leading man and lady agree to wear matching hats? They haven’t started filming yet, but they already have such chemistry; surely they’ll collaborate smoothly!"

When this reached Wyatt Jagger’s ears, he glanced at Anna, took off his hat, and tossed it aside with a look of discontent and annoyance.

Wyatt Jagger was temporarily called back by the director’s team after he had postponed his schedule for a month, claiming he had other work delays. But the media caught him traveling with Marilyn Ford instead.

The entire crew was ready and waiting on him to start filming, but he delayed everyone’s time chasing after a woman.

Of course, the director’s team wasn’t happy, directly telling Wyatt Jagger that if he delayed the progress any further, they would treat it as a breach of contract and seek compensation from him.

As Mary said, if it weren’t for Wyatt Jagger’s acting skills and popularity, they would have replaced the male protagonist long ago.

But Wyatt Jagger understands his own worth, which is why he dares to act like a diva. Audiences buy what he sells. He’s the king of idol dramas, with Wyatt Jagger there, ratings are guaranteed.

Anna’s status is lower than his, so the director encouraged Anna to go toast him first to perhaps foster a connection.

This is the standard protocol for crew parties; Anna had no reason not to go.

So, she walked over to the leading man with her glass.

"Wyatt, it’s an honor to be working with you on this project. I hope we have a pleasant working relationship in the days to come!"

Anna’s words were proper and fair, without attempting to establish any close relationship, and most people would accept it.

Before this, other crew members had also offered Wyatt Jagger a toast, and he accepted each one.

But when it came to Anna, Wyatt Jagger pretended to be engaged in conversation with the second male lead, pretending not to notice her.

Until the second male lead nudged him with his elbow, and he still didn’t turn around.