Chapter 313: Chapter 313

"Women are just trouble; their makeup time is even longer than mine!" Wyatt sat in the film set’s makeup room, pulling out his phone to like Marilyn Ford’s latest selfie while complaining.

"Wyatt, you must be talking about other women. Our leading lady had her makeup done first thing in the morning. It’s too bad you’re not in a scene with her today; otherwise, we could wrap up early and leave sooner."

Hearing this, Wyatt glanced up at Anna Thornton, who was sitting diagonally across from him in front of the director’s monitor.

Anna only had two scenes today, both of which she had already finished filming.

She was watching her footage repeatedly, discussing the shooting details with the director.

Anna really refreshed Wyatt’s impression of her. Wyatt remembered hearing mixed reviews about her before, with some calling her a seductive beauty, and others describing her as lively and enthusiastic, someone who loves making friends.

It was said she only befriends men who can help her career, relying on her good looks.

But on set, unless it was necessary, Anna rarely looked in the mirror. Off-camera, she stayed in character, speaking and behaving like the role she was playing, which made a group of supporting actresses and even staff fond of being around her.

Anna laughed and joked with them. While a group of young girls were watching live streams to snatch up lipstick, she could hold herself back from joining in.

If it weren’t for his strong bias, Wyatt might have admitted Anna was quite professional.

"Hey, we’re wrapping up early today. Anyone up for something? How about going clubbing together?" someone suggested.

"Sure thing~" Anna was the first to respond.

Playing a character disguised as a male and adept at flirting, Anna maintained her confidence by finding ways to test her charm daily.

"Wyatt, why don’t you join us? It’ll be fun with everyone together!"

"I’m not going. It’s pointless. Veridia doesn’t have any beauties!" Wyatt wasn’t interested in clubbing. In his view, only girls with no self-esteem would go to a nightclub, unlike someone truly outstanding like Marilyn Ford, who would never go.

"That’s not true. Isn’t Anna a big beauty from Veridia?"

Wyatt snorted in disdain and asked Anna, "Oh, so you’re from Veridia? No wonder it’s just like that."

Anna wasn’t upset upon hearing this. She glanced at Wyatt, "Let’s not force Wyatt. Daytime filming and nighttime clubbing are for young folks’ entertainment. Older folks should finish work, soak their feet and sleep early."

"Who are you calling old? You all grew up watching my shows; it’s because I started young!" Wyatt wasn’t convinced. "Isn’t it just clubbing after wrapping up? Fine, let’s go!"

But Anna had already stopped paying him any mind and was eagerly discussing with a few other actresses.

"Anna, are there a lot of handsome guys in Veridia?"

"A lot, but you’ll hardly find anyone more handsome than me."

After wrapping, most of the young people from the crew went to a famous beauty bar in Veridia on Anna’s recommendation.

Of course, this included Wyatt as well.

After seeing the scene, Wyatt had to admit that Veridia indeed had beauties.

However, what annoyed him was that these beauties all gathered around Anna.

According to statistics, since they entered the club, the number of beauties who approached him was half of those who approached Anna.

Isn’t that ridiculous?

These beauties’ eyes aren’t working well; they can’t distinguish between a real man and a fake tomboy.

Wyatt strongly suspected now that those gathering around Anna, laughing and chatting, were just hired help.

Otherwise, it didn’t make sense that a slim tomboy was more popular than him, the idol drama heartthrob!

But straight men don’t understand that apart from reproductive needs, women still understand women.

With Anna’s exquisite face, who cares if she’s not taller than 180cm?

Moreover, she’s generous. Mary received a signal from Anna and announced on stage, "All the beauties’ expenses tonight are on Young Master Thornton!"

A cheer arose from the dance floor, with more and more beauties swaying over to greet Anna.

Nobody knew which elite family this Young Master Thornton came from, but who cares? When it comes to catching something popular, it’s first come, first served.

Wyatt saw all the attention being taken by Anna, even the fairly attractive ladies around him were lured away by Anna’s invitation to foot the bill, making him down a glass of ’Le Fizz’ to drown his sorrows.

Anna noticed his resentful gaze and walked over to Wyatt.

"Wyatt, why the long face when you’re out having fun?" Anna knowingly asked, "Not having a good time?"

"Hmph!" Wyatt grimly picked up a freshly mixed cocktail.

Just as he was about to take a sip, Anna clinked her glass against his: "Cheers!"

Both of them were handsome, one finely featured and charming, the other tall and masculine. Every move they made together could spark cheers from the ladies.

"You see, as long as we get along, it’s a win-win situation. Why make it unpleasant? If it’s because Marilyn said something about me that made you dislike me, she’s not here now, so even if you scowl at me, she won’t see it. Instead of wasting energy on that, you might as well collaborate with me to produce great work. Marilyn doesn’t like weaker men, and you want your career to progress so you can work with her, right?"

What Anna said made sense, prompting Wyatt to finally take her seriously: "Do you sincerely want to work with me?"

"Of course! To show my sincerity, how about tonight I won’t take any of the spotlight!" Anna offered, "All the beauties can be yours, because I don’t need them!"

"You think I need you to give them to me?" Wyatt countered.

"No, Wyatt. I just asked a few of the beauties, and they all said you were more handsome than me! But the reason they’re all around me is that I cheated; I know how to attract beauties."

"They like generous, open-handed guys. If you use this trick, I guarantee it’ll have twice the effect compared to me." Dıscover more novels at Novᴇl_Fire(.)net

Hearing this, Wyatt was unsure if she was flattering him or being genuine. Anna assured him, "If you don’t believe it, let’s test it out!"

Putting down her drink, Anna signaled to Mary.

Mary had been on standby on the stage. Upon Anna’s cue, she immediately picked up the microphone: "Ladies and gentlemen, I now announce that the entire evening’s tab will be covered by Young Master Jagger! Please give him a round of applause!"

"Here, here! Young Master Jagger is here!"

Anna joined the fun, and suddenly all the beauties in the venue flocked towards Wyatt.

Surrounded by layers of beauties, Wyatt was just about to revel in it when he suddenly realized: he seemed to have been played by Anna!

So she still managed to shine while having him pay the bill?

Though he wanted to hold Anna accountable, he couldn’t escape the beauties clamoring around him.

"Young Master Jagger, have a great time and enjoy yourself!"