Chapter 320: Chapter 320

"Cousin, could you talk to the director and get me a few more lines?"

"I mean, that third female lead doesn’t look that impressive, why does she have more lines than me?"

"And that second female lead, she eats just a little bit of veggies every noon, she’s practically turning into a pile of bones. How did your director pick these actors? Aren’t they worried she’ll faint halfway through filming because she runs out of strength?"

Previously, Angela took a day off work without any excuse.

She came back these past few days, constantly pestering Anna to persuade the director to give her more scenes.

Anna was getting so annoyed.

Especially every time she was memorizing her lines, she’d hear Angela critiquing all the female actors in the group right by her ear.

Anna had every reason to suspect that Angela probably talked about her the same way behind her back.

"Angela, aren’t you a college student? Just experience the crew a bit, most of your focus should still be on your studies, otherwise I won’t know how to explain to Fourth Uncle."

"Cousin, you didn’t go to college, so you don’t know, do you? There are rarely any classes in college; we hardly need to study at all."

Anna: "Oh, I see, going to college is so impressive."

"Oh cousin, I didn’t mean it like that! Even though you didn’t go to college, you’re still amazing! You get to be a star and act with so many handsome guys, and even get to meet big shots like President Sterling. My dad sent me here to learn from you."

"Anna, I see your makeup is coming off a bit, go to the makeup room for a touch-up."

Mary was absolutely a lifesaver, and hearing this, Anna quickly got up to go to the makeup room.

Finally found an excuse to escape Angela’s nagging.

Angela wanted to follow, but as soon as Anna entered the makeup room, her two bodyguards blocked the door.

Angela had just lifted her foot when the two of them blocked the entrance tightly, not giving her a chance to step in.

"Hey, are you blind? I’m an actor in this production too, and she’s my cousin, what gives you the right to stop me?"

Mason and Leo didn’t answer, anyway, they were Anna’s bodyguards now.

As long as Miss Thornton didn’t say anything, it was right to stop her from going in.

It was rare to meet someone who even made Mason unwilling to talk, which showed how much noise Angela usually made in the crew, and how she was particularly boring. Get full chapters from NoveIＦire.net

No choice, Angela couldn’t get in, so she could only anxiously wait outside.

The last time she took pictures of Anna going into the restroom with Wyatt, it didn’t seem to cause much of a stir; she wondered if President Sterling in Aethelgard saw it or not?

It seems last time wasn’t enough; more drastic measures are required.

Unfortunately, with these two bodyguards around, it seemed like Anna and Wyatt indeed had no private contact; she didn’t even have the opportunity to find a loophole.

Angela was distressed, and in the next few days, Wyatt’s attitude towards Anna suddenly did a 180-degree change.

This change mainly manifested in him always trying to find a chance to invite Anna for a meal.

After being refused by Anna, Wyatt would have his assistant buy some fruits, drinks, and the like to give to Anna, only to her.

Wyatt wasn’t an easy partner to get along with; in the crew, he usually didn’t bother to glance at anyone due to his fame and popularity.

Precisely because of this, the sudden display of kindness made Anna feel creeped out.

"Anna, today the crew finished early, want to grab a bite together? Aren’t you a local from Veridia, you could introduce some hometown delicacies to me!" Wyatt came again to invite Anna for dinner.

Anna put down the script in her hand and yawned: "Sorry, Wyatt, I’ve been filming night scenes for several days in a row, I’m really beat. I’m so tired now that I don’t want to eat anything; tonight, I just want to catch up on some sleep."

If she said she had other plans, fine, but using sleep as an excuse?

Who’s running short on time for sleep?

But no way, Anna had used up all excuses to refuse Wyatt in the past few days.

Hearing her so perfunctorily refuse, Wyatt almost lost his temper for a second.

But after taking a deep breath, he still controlled his temper as much as possible: "No problem, rest tonight then, how about we discuss where to eat for lunch tomorrow?"

"Mary, do we have time at lunch tomorrow?"

"Uh, no! The schedule’s packed tomorrow, we barely even have enough time at noon to memorize the afternoon’s lines."

"Really sorry, Wyatt. What if I prepare a list of Veridia’s delicacies for you, and you can find someone else to accompany you when you find the time. Or you can search online, it’s not like I haven’t been back for many years, the delicacies I remember aren’t as detailed as those travel bloggers’ guides."

Wyatt told himself he must endure!

Rejection at this level, Wyatt surprisingly said nothing and didn’t lose his temper, leaving just like that.

Even Mary couldn’t help but be puzzled: "Anna, why do I feel like Wyatt’s been acting strange lately?"

"You noticed it too? Kindness for no reason, if it’s not treasonous, it’s larcenous!"

"Could it be possible that he has a crush on you? That’s why he’s suddenly become so attentive?"

"Didn’t you see his interviews before? What he likes is not even my type—it’s impossible!"

After Anna said this, Wyatt suddenly returned.

He even had his assistant move his chair next to Anna.

"What are you doing?" Anna looked at him warily.

"Didn’t you say before? If we cooperate well, it’s a win-win. I’m here to run lines with you! This can save time; maybe you’ll have a little time to spare to join me for a meal."

"What are you waiting for? Let’s do this scene!" Wyatt instructed on Anna’s script filled with various sticky notes, "Tomorrow’s scene."

Anna cast him a glance: "This is a kissing scene!"

"Yeah, a kissing scene! Aren’t you a professional actress? Aren’t you dedicated? Why would you care about this?"

"If it’s not, then great, let’s give it a try first!"

Wyatt said, suddenly moving closer to Anna.

The man’s lips came to capture hers; Anna instinctively wanted to lean back but restrained herself from moving.

But Wyatt’s lips finally touched and... felt a bit dry, not soft enough, even a bit rough.

As a great beauty, how could Anna be so neglectful of lip care?

Wyatt was just thinking a bit disdainfully, but then realized he hadn’t kissed Anna at all, but a piece of paper.

Before Wyatt touched Anna, she used the script to block his mouth.

Immediately after, Wyatt felt his collar tighten, and his whole body suddenly felt light.

He was lifted like a chick from the chair, hadn’t figured out the situation when his abdomen met a heavy punch.

"Ah..." was Wyatt’s voice of pain.

"Ah..." was the crew’s voice of shock.

Leo wanted to land a second punch, but Anna stopped him just in time: "Stop! Let him go!"

Hearing this, Leo glanced at Anna and then released his grip.

Wyatt was thrown to the ground like a rag by Leo; assistants, managers, and other staff members quickly went to help him up, Anna was a bit worried too.

"Wyatt, are you okay?"

Okay? Try taking a punch as big as a sandbag and see for yourself?

It took Wyatt five minutes to find his words; he looked up at Anna and, considering his purpose, decided to hold back this time too.

Wyatt gestured to the others with a wave, indicating he was fine.

Then he sat back in the chair with the aid of his assistant and let out a soft hiss: "Fine, my foot! I feel like my stomach’s almost punched through! Anna, there’s no way you can’t invite me to a meal to make up for this!"

"Forget about the meal, why don’t I take you to the hospital for a gastroscopy?" Anna cared more about his injury than dining.

"I just want food, is that not okay?" Wyatt was also stubborn.