Chapter: 346
“I know you’re upset, but please listen to me this time. Let’s avoid any more trouble.” After some patient coaxing, Ariana finally
persuaded Tyler to calm down.
Suddenly, Francis’ voice came through the intercom. “That scene is over. Tyler, go change into dry clothes with your agent.”
“Okay, let’s go,” Ariana said, tugging at Tyler, who was still glaring at Cole.
In the temporary filming studio, the only private changing rooms were reserved for the lead actors. The rest of the crew had to
use a public shed with just a cloth for privacy, which was uncomfortable for the female staff.
Ariana was about to make do with the public shed when she spotted a thin girl with a high ponytail approaching her. She
recognized her as Meadow, Selene’s assistant whom she had met the day before.
Meadow greeted her with a smile, “Ms. Edwards, Miss Cicio has invited you to her lounge. There are clean clothes for you to
change into, and we have some ginger tea that will warm you up.”
Upon hearing this, Ariana cast a glance toward Selene, who was sitting silently nearby.
Selene responded with a soft smile, which had a calming effect on those who saw it.
Like a mountain stream in summer, she exuded a sense of purity and tranquility.
Ariana felt drawn to Selene and thanked Meadow. “Thanks. Lead the way, please.”
“It would be my pleasure,” Meadow replied, leading Ariana toward Selene’s private lounge.
As they walked away, Selene’s smile faded, and she tossed the book from her lap aside before pulling aside an assistant
producer.
“Please ask Mr. Salazar to come to my lounge in three minutes. I want to discuss the script with him.”
As they entered the lounge, Ariana observed that it wasn’t spacious, but it had all the amenities. It had a private dresser and
bathroom, which was a huge improvement over the public shed.
“Ms. Edwards, here’s a spare suit for Miss Cicio. She hasn’t worn it yet. You can use it,” Meadow informed her while handing
over a light purple suit.
“Thank you.” To Ariana’s surprise, Selene had thought ahead and provided her with a new outfit. Ariana didn’t have to wear the
costume provided by the crew now. This saved Ariana the trouble of having to change back at the hotel, as she could wear the
new clothes for the rest of the day.
Meadow served her a cup of ginger tea before stepping out to wait for her.
Ariana made sure the door was closed before turning around to change into her new clothes.
She had to dry her wet hair quickly to avoid catching a cold, so she turned on the hairdryer. Ariana was blow-drying her hair and
the noise was quite loud. Because of this, she didn’t hear a small sound of someone taking out the key and opening the door a
little bit.
Meadow was about to leave when she heard the hairdryer stop. At that moment, Francis’ phone call echoed through the corridor,
indicating that he was on his way over.
Meadow hurriedly went in the opposite direction.
Francis rushed to the lounge door, frustrated and impatient. He didn’t know why Selene needed to see him here, but he had to
oblige her. Selene was the crew’s cash cow, after all.