Chapter 563


    "Yeah! Valerie is so lucky to be with someone like Mr. Grant. Meanwhile, we''re just struggling workers!"


    "Chosen worker, director, it''s almost New Year, and we still have to rush the schedule. I feel like I''m going to copse!"


    When the director heard everyone''s sighs, he knew what was happening. After the incident in which Valerie almost got into trouble, he realized she was likely the new Mrs. Grant. Newlyweds are naturally close and affectionate, so it made sense. He felt that by bypassing Matthew and having Louis bring Valerie in for filming, he had overstepped and owed Matthew an apology.


    Realizing this, the director quickly reassured them, "Hang in there, everyone. We''re pushing to release by Christmas Day. We''re almost there with filming and editing. Just a few more days to go! After we finish, I''ll treat everyone to a meal to thank you all for your hard work over this time!"


    "Alright!" The crew, energized, hoped to finish as soon as possible.


    The crew worked overnight toplete the set and build everything. The actors, including Valerie, were busy familiarizing themselves with their lines. The days were extremely full, leaving no time to think about anything else. With the entire crew working overtime, they were immediately in the zone as soon as filming started in the morning and were exhausted by the end of the day.


    On the day of the wrap, everyone gathered together. The director was thrilled as the final shot wrapped up, calling, "Cut! Excellent, excellent! This take is great. We''re officially wrapped!"


    The director''s words brought a collective sigh of relief. The entire crew cheered, with everyone feeling ted. The director, reviewing the final footage and scenes, was delighted. With the quality of the actors and the work done, it should be no problem to release on Christmas Day.


    "Finally wrapped! I feel like I''m about to copse!"


    "Yeah, when I get home, I''m going to take a long bath and sleep for three days and nights!"


    "Hey, with the New Yearing up, let''s have a holiday feast for lunch today. I can go home in the evening and enjoy the holiday dinner!"


    "Oh, right. Where are we nning to go, director?" As everyone discussed where to celebrate and what to do after the wrap, the director was about to speak when he realized Valerie was missing. "Where did Valerie go?"


    Then everyone realized. "Oh, Valerie seems to be missing. She probably went to the dressing room?"


    "Everyone, let''s hurry and get changed! Since we wrapped today and the whole crew has worked hard, let''s go out formb stew together!"


    The director''s suggestion thrilled everyone and the main crew and staff quickly gathered their things. However, when everyone assembled, they still noticed Valerie was missing. The director was baffled. "She left so quickly? What about Mr. Grant?"


    Everyone searched around but couldn''t find them. Finally, the director pped his forehead and had an epiphany. He thought, ''Mr and Mrs. Grant are missing; they must be off spending some private time together. He is afraid everyone mightpete for Valerie!''Têxt ? N?velDrama.Org.


    The director chuckled and said, "It''s just as well they''re gone. If he were here, no one would dare rx. Now, let''s all celebrate properly today!" The crowd erupted in celebration.


    On the other side, Valerie looked at Matthew with amusement and exasperation. As soon as the final shot was wrapped, Matthew whisked her away, not staying a minute longer.


    "You don''t need to be in such a hurry!" Valerie said.


    "Why shouldn''t I be? You went there to help, and they were making slow progress despite promising to finish early!" Matthew was somewhat displeased. Valerie was pregnant and had been busy with the crew until today.


    "Don''t put so much pressure on him. The director is quite pitiful. When sess was in sight, the whole issue with Angel came up. The crew wouldn''t have had to redo any work if it weren''t for her.


    "You don''t know how tough it is to


    reshoot. For a neer like me, it''s not a big deal, but it''s certainly frustrating for the key crew


    e same


    members. They must redo the


    scenes and rework the emotions


    they originally captured. It''s tough on


    them!"


    Matthew, somewhat displeased, asked, "Is that so? Especially for Dale Bhus, right?"


    Hearing him say that, Valerie immediately realized he was upset. She quickly took his hand and said, "He can''tpare to you. You''re the best; in my heart, you''ll always be number one!"


    Matthew couldn''t help but feel pleased. "Really?"


    Valerie raised an eyebrow and said, "Of course, more genuine than anything! Besides, you''re my husband, so naturally, you''re the best in the world!" Valerie''s ttery made Matthew feel at ease, and a smile finally appeared. Seeing his mood lighten, she remarked, "It''s nothing much, just work! Besides, it''s my first film!"


    "This is also the first New Year you''re spending with me as a member of the Grant family. Everyone''s been meticulous. I want you to have the best experience! The dishes today will suit your taste. I even hired a state banquet chef."


    Valerie''s eyes lit up with excitement. "A state banquet! Honey, you''re amazing!"


    All the praise made Matthew feel highly pleased, and his lips curled into a smile. Meanwhile, inside the Grant Manor, the kitchen ran smoothly and orderly.


    The leading figure in the kitchen, a


    middle-aged man with graying hair, was the state banquet chef. Matthew had contacted him six months in advance to prepare the holiday dinner. In the spacious kitchen, Grant family chefs assisted, and Chef Russo had already crafted the menu, taking care to understand the preferences of everyone in the Grant family.


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    The meal featured a selection of refreshing cold dishes and a variety of hot dishes, including mushroom consomme, pecan-crusted fish, and shrimp scampi. Valerie''s favorite desserts and soup were also included. All ingredients were air freighted from the Grant family on the same day. Everyone was meticulous in preparing this holiday dinner, ensuring everything was perfect.


    Both elderly had already been waiting at home. This holiday dinner was extraordinary, and they had never looked forward to it as much as they did this year.