Chapter 32
It appeared that Janie had unlawwingly backed Lila up
Teddy, with his somewhat simple–minded demeanor, greeted his idol cheerfully, “Hello, Mc Hayes!”
She immediately flashed a warm smile. “Have you finished filming the morning scenes Best well. We have scene
He nodded eagerly, like a child praised by a teacher. “Site thing, Ms. Hayes! You rest well, too
ether this afternoon, so let’s give it our all!
Jamie glanced at him before looking back at Lila. “Ms. Hart, what brings you here? Our filming has gone pretty smoothly today. The director even praised us for performing well as newcomers”
“Since I have a break now, how about take you all out for a meal?” Lila replied, a hint of appreciation evident on her face. She hadn’t expected them to be so ear
to work with
“Teddy, you don’t have a formal acting background, so after some time, I’ll arrange for you to get a teacher to improve your acting skills,
“If you have any questions, feel free to ask panie. I see a few seasoned actors in your crew. You can observe them during downtime to learn a lot.
Teddy broke into a bright smile, his youthful energy infectious to those around him.
Lila smiled, her eyes clear and bright like spring water.
Teddy was inexperienced and naive and could hardly withstand such an alluring gaze. The moment he met her eyes, his face flushed.
He awlowardly tumed his head, stumbling over his words. “1-1 will, and I’ll work hard.”
Dorian clenched his fists. How could she smile so seductively at another man?
He couldn’t help but step forward.
Zara seemed oblivious to his change in mood, casually pulling on his arm.
“How about we go out to eat? It just so happens that Darcy is here, too.”
Dorian pulled his gaze away from Lila, glancing at the sleeve that Zara wastugging. He felt inexplicably irritated.
He discreetly withdrew his arm and replied coldly, ““Let’s go.”
Zara looked at her empty hand, her emotions darkening in her eyes.
“Sure! It’s been a while since I’ve had a meal with Zara–so many of my classmates like you. The boys in my class know about our relationship and have been asking me for your autograph When can you sign a few for me? I want to show them att!”
Darcy chatted away, her heavy eye makeup accentuating her exaggerated expressions, which made her look somewhat terrifying.
Zata suppressed her disgust and looked up again, wearing a gentle smile. “Sure!“.
Dorian frowned. “How often have I told you your makeup doesn’t look good? Can’t you change
“Dorian, what do you know? This is fashion!” Darcy retorted, unhappy at being scolded but too timid to argue back too strongly.
Knowing that Dorian usually listened to Zara, Darcy quickly rugged on her arm. “Zata, you agree, right?”
Lila had previously suggested that Darcy would look better with lighter makeup to highlight her facial features.
Darcy only found her annoying.
ng to keep her tone neutral. But if one listened closely, annoyance lingered beneath her words.
“It looks fine.” Zara replied, trying
However, Darcy’s blind admiration for her meant she was easily distracted by Zara’s presence,
Hearing Zara’s response, Darcy deliberately raised her voice and said, “Some people just have bad taste and don’t understand aesthetics. They might be jealous of how vibrant and elegant I look, afraid I’ll steal their spotlight. That’s why they say light makeup looks better!”
Though she aimed her remarks at Lila, each word coincidentally landed harshly on Zara.
Lighter makeup made Zara look more like a pure, delicate flower, channing and endearing.
“What a fool. Does Darcy even have a brain?” she thought.
Lila’s eyes fell
fell on Zaca. Though her gaze seemed light, it felt piercing. Zara tried to act calm. “Since we’re all going out to eat, Lila, would you like to join us?”
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Dorian shot her a disapproving glance. “Have you always talked to
She was taken aback, feeling inexplicably easy. “No, na 1 jost can’t stand her breaking up with you and using Ms. Parker to threaten you. Dorian, I’m at standing up for you. You can’t be angry about this”
“That’s enough!” He stepped forward with a darkexpression
“What does that mean?” Darcy was incredulous.
Was be actually questioning her for Lila?
Zara didn’t want to engage. She quickly caught up with Dorian while noticing the eyes on them.
She deliberately polled Donan closer, her demeanorintimate, resembling a lovely couple.
The onlookers fixed their gaze on them, whispering among themselves.
“Are Dorian and Zara really dating?
“They’ve given each other personal items, so it must be true, right? They’re both in the midst of their careers rising, so maybe they keeping it under wraps to avoid any impact?”
“Do you think Lila left Dorian’s team because of that bracelet he gifted her at the award show, hoping to make a romantic connection?
After a quick thought, the person replied, “so, you mean she didn’t allow Dorian to go public with the relationship, and they had a talling out? Isn’t that a bit of an overreaction?”
Hearing outsiders discuss his relationship with Zara, Dorian felt a wave of discomfort wash over him.
He glanced at Zara’s land. He wanted to pull away but hesitated and ultimately didn’t react.
When he looked up again, Lila laad already walked far away.
But they could still hear the group discessing behind them.
Teddy was curious. “Ms Hart, is what they said true?!
Lila walked gracefully, her high heels clicking against the ground and the hem of her skirt swaying with the wind.
Lila kept her gaze straight ahead. “They’re half right,”
Teddy’s expression tumed painted, as if lie were about tocry
“What’s wrong? Are you moved to tears by their love? Lilachuckled, surprised that she could casually joke about it now.
“Does this looklike I’m touched? I’m really sad.
“No one can understand! I tally got close to my idol, only to find out she was already in a relationship. I’d rather just admire her from afar!
“The worst part is that her other half is Dorian, a senior. I don’t even have a chance to compete,” Teddy said.
He spoke with a sense of grievance, feeling as if he might just break down and cry.
Jamie blinked vigorously at him, trying to signal him
“Is there something wrong with your eyes? I have eye drops if you need some,” he offered.
Jamie jumped up and gave him a playful smack “Save it for yourself, stupid!
Tekly was dumbfounded.
He was heartbroken and still cared about her, and yet he was being scolded?
As they walked to the parking lot, Darian caught up with them.
