Chapter 628
Chapter 628:
“Thank you,” Shelly replied, still waiting for the inspection results.
Once she finally confirmed the wire was secure, she let out a quiet breath of relief.
The staff member rolled her eyes, as if remembering something, and said, “To be honest, I’ve always defended you. We all know Miss Hewitt is an amateur. She has no acting skills and she’s always criticizing you. What gives her the right? You’ve been acting for so long, and everyone knows how talented you are p>
Her words clearly pleased Shelly. Shelly smiled modestly and answered, “Please don’t say that. I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and I’m simply exploring my own path p>
The woman quickly added, as if justifying herself, “I’m not gossiping behind her back, but it’s obvious Miss Hewitt isn’t a good actress. She only got the role because she’s the boss. Not only did she flirt with Mr. Benton, she also got involved with Mr. Kelly. It gives people the wrong impression. She’s promiscuous, if you ask me p>
She sounded indignant on Shelly’s behalf. “I think you and Mr. Kelly are the perfect match. Annabel doesn’t deserve him at all p>
The remark struck a nerve. Shelly’s eyes narrowed as she said, “It’s true that Annabel has two faces. She’s been having an affair with Mr. Benton while leading Rory on p>
Hearing that, the woman’s eyes gleamed with satisfaction. She had achieved her goal—stirring distrust and resentment.
After Shelly left, the woman quickly sent Talia a message. “Everything’s going according to plan p>
Filming resumed with the grand banquet scene and Shelly’s graceful dance. To everyone’s relief, everything went smoothly without a hitch.
As soon as the scene wrapped, Annabel was eager to leave. She had been wearing heavy layers all day—garments that weighed seven or eight pounds, along with a crown that felt like another five or six. Her neck ached terribly.
All she wanted now was a good night’s sleep.
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After tidying up her workspace, Annabel headed out of the crew area. To her surprise, she spotted a sleek black Rolls-Royce parked just a few feet away.
As she approached, Rupert stepped out. He looked effortlessly sharp in a tailored black suit that accentuated his flawless physique.
The setting sun bathed him in a golden glow, making him seem even more striking and captivating. His presence drew the attention of several women passing by.
“Rupert, what brings you here?” Annabel asked, a hint of curiosity in her voice. “Shouldn’t you be at a meeting at the Benton Group p>
Rupert walked toward her with long, steady strides, confidence and poise radiating from him. “I’m here to pick you up,” he said with a charming smile.
“Aren’t you supposed to be in a meeting?” Annabel asked, eyeing the man walking toward her with suspicion.
Rupert stared at her intensely and, in a low, seductive tone, said, “I miss you p>