Chapter 119
Byker hadn’t been spoken to in such a tone in years, especially by a minor actress. He gave Leyla a dispassionate glance before carefully lowering his bead to inspect the camera again.
This wasn’t his first time noticing II. From the moment Lila had heought out this camera on her first day here, he had been itching to take a closer look
Nem that he had the chance, he examined it thoroughly, noting the unfortunate chipped corner–a pity, but it didn’t significantly impact the camera’s value. It truly was an excellent piece of equipment
Someone in the crowd who was rapet to see Lila get embarassed couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Workman, how is it?
It was strange how people with no prior grievance against someone could find satisfaction in their misfortune. They derived an odd sense of superiority from stepping on others when they were down
Lila glanced at the person who had spoken. Her calm and fleeting gaze made them uncomfortable. The words they were about to say to stir t in their throats, and they quickly swallowed them down
Wasn’t she supposed to have a soft personality? Her look wasn’t aggressive, yet the cold indifference left a chill in the air.
Ryker handed the camera back to Lila. “The southousand Lila mentioned is already the lowest compensation amount.” Levialet out a shrill scream. “That’s impossible!”
She sounded like a squawling chicken
“Il it were me,” he said, sweeping his gare across the crowd, “I would start the compensation at 700 thousand.”
She froze. The onlookers, who had been eagedy anticipating drama, were also stunned,
“How is that even possible?”
“She has that land of money?
200 thousand? Lila actually asked for 200 thousand less!!
The whispers grew louder. The mocking disdain earlier had now turned into envy and admiration.
Lila’s expression remained calm as if used to this fickle attitude shift.
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up were caught
The person who had been the most vocal in stirring things up was now bewildered. This individual worked for Zara’s company and had a close relationship with her. The role she had was secured through Zara and a connection to Dorian
Lately, he had been signaling that he no longer cared about Lila’s well–being. The underlying message was clear anyone could give Lila a hard time, and it wouldn’t matter
So, when the commotion started, this person quickly informed Oliver. When Dorian didn’t show up to intervene, the implication was that Lila could be humiliated without consequences.
This emboldened her to join the taunting, hoping it might eam Derian’s favor.
However, things were taking a strange turn. How could Lila afford such a high–end camera?
Quietly, she stepped out of the crowd and contacted Zara to report what was happening.
Meanwhile, Leyla’s face had gone deathly pale. After a long moment, she gritted her teeth and said, “This is impossible! You’re all working together to scam ne It’s because of my tour earlier,
Rykerfrowned “I’m not particularly close to either you or Lila. What would I gain from helping her deceive you?”
*she shouted,
“But you said earlier youldn’t seen the lens before. How can something you’ve never seen be worth that much? It’s probably worthless junk”. disregarding her composure.
He shook his head “s brand is a custom model. I simply haven’t encountered it before.” “That’s nonsense! You’re all
Thisisextortion! I’m calling the poller!”
Her sunburst fically prompted Leonard, who had remained silent, to speak, “You broke the item, and Lila asked you beforehand if you could afford to compensate for it. Now, yuire trying to bark out and even wand to call the polise
His words inade her pause, and a trace of rationality cerpt back in She was a long–stingeling minor actress whose company didn’t value her. This supporting role wasliard–won, and she could not alloid to offend Leonard
