Chapter 786


    Since Neil returned to Centrolis, he stirred up somemotion.


    Interviews from various mediapanies came incessantly while film contracts were sent to him like a


    snowstorm. His agent, Shane, was drowned with the number of scripts they received. A few of the big


    productions were rather tempting.


    “Neil, look at this… The artistic film this director shoots isn’t worse than Trinity’s. He’s won an Oscar


    before!


    “And this. Didn’t you want to change up your role and go for the spy action genre? This script is not


    bad!


    “You’ll work with a few seniors in this film. The reputation’s guaranteed. If you ask me, historical and


    serious dramas like these will be beneficial to you if you pick them. What do you think?


    “Neil Harris, say something. Which one do you want to go for?”


    Other actors fought for resources while resources lined up after the award-winning actor Neil Harris. He


    could just sit there, and good scripts were sent his way.


    However, Neil was not in the mood. He took a nce at the scripts and answered tly, “None.”


    Shane nearly tripped over himself.


    “What did you say?”


    Neil pinched between his brows and waved his hand. “I don’t want to act in any of them!”


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    “You…” Shane was so close to pushing up his sleeve to punch him.


    He was a top agent in the industry and had trained up several big shots. He had guided Neil when the


    latter had just debuted.


    The actor’s powerful family background and outstanding talent paved the smooth way to his award-


    winning career.


    It was just that this man could not be hit or scolded, and it was a huge headache for Shane.


    Ultimately, Shane’s balled-up fist ended on himself.


    Neil jolted and looked at him in surprise. “What are you doing?”


    “I’m hitting myself for being useless!” Shane was angry. “I can’t even manage an artist. Wasted such


    good resources!”


    Neil coughed a chuckle and patted his manager’s shoulder apologetically.


    “I’m not the only one you manage. Give out these scripts, and you’ll earn lots of favors!”


    “What do you want, Neil? A course in Chaisnd, and you studied till you lost your mind?”


    Speaking of which, Shane suddenly thought of something…


    “Neil Harris!” he yelled with bulging eyes. “That fiancee of yours, it’s not true, is it?”


    There was a change of expression on Neil’s face as he stayed silent.


    “It’s real!?” Shane was frantic.


    This could not be… The man was at the peak of his career and poprity. There was also a bright


    future ahead of him. How could he get married at this prime time!?


    He had also heard that the girl had nothing except a pretty face. She had never gone to school, had no


    powerful family to back her up, and didn’t even have an ID!


    Neil had talked to Shane on the phone to brief him about the situation before he took her back. Shane


    had not minded it much back then, as he just assumed that the actor was having fun. He did not expect


    the man not to even want to work now!


    “Neil, are you being serious?” Shane asked again with a stern face.


    Neil did not answer. He slouched on the couch, swirling a ss of whisky in his left hand.


    What was the point of him being serious? The girl did not even n to have anything to do with him.


    She had said it—he was just an uncle to her.


    Moreover, he did not know what he actually felt for her either. Sometimes, when he calmed down and


    thought about it carefully, it was probably sympathy and pitiful fondness he had for her… His


    impression of her was like a poor stray kitten, an rmed bunny, a lively fox—all that but not a woman.


    Neil had high standards for his partner. She had to be intelligent and beautiful, talented, have shared


    interests with him, be able to take care of a home and be presentable, exude the feminine charm…


    Aurelia did not match his standards at all.


    Neil chuckled and emptied the whisky in his ss.


    “Hey!” Shane nudged him and shook his head weakly. “There’s something I have to remind you.”


    “What?”


    “Whether your fiancee is real or not… the fans don’t want it to be real, understand?”


    Neil frowned.


    “You wouldn’t want to retire so soon, right?”


    Neil’s gaze was aloof as he looked out the window. Of course, he wanted to make something out of


    this. It would be boring to go home and take over his family business.


    “If you still want a ce in showbiz, maintain your rtionship with your fans! You aren’t just an award-


    winning actor. You’re also a popr celebrity. No matter how talented you are, it’d be useless without


    the fans’ support!”


    “Mm, I know,” Neil replied indifferently.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All


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    “Good.” Shane was not assured. “I’ve sent the schedule for the next few days to your phone. Film


    festival’s red carpet first, then judge in a variety talent show. There’ll be lots of press crowding you in


    these two schedules. You know what to say by then!”


    Neil nodded, still distracted.


    Shane could only point it out to a certain extent. It was fortunate that Neil had never failed him at times


    when it mattered.


    …


    Two dayster, on the red carpet of the film festival, Neil caused a bout of squeals and screams as


    soon as he appeared.


    Just like Zephyr had said, his three-month absence in Centrolis had not reduced his poprity. Instead,


    the mysteriousness earned him more attention.


    Aurelia was making soup in the kitchen currently, a new skill picked up from Helen recently. She wiped


    her sweat and adjusted to the lowest heat. She was cooking with the lowest heat now, so she only


    needed to keep an eye out on the side.


    She had ced her phone on the stand while she made soup and casually yed a video. It was


    unexpected that a familiar voice came from the video.


    “Thank you for your concern. I’ve learned a lot about performing during my three months in Chaisnd.


    I hope I’ll be able to present better work now that I’m back!”


    Aurelia froze. She looked up at her phone. The man on the screen was poised. His perfect proportions


    and features looked like God had favored him.


    “Mr. Harris, rumors have it that you have a fiancee in Chaisnd. This is also what the fans are


    concerned with… We wonder if the rumors are true.”


    Aurelia’s heart squeezed abruptly.


    Neil looked unfazed in front of the cameras. The shlights kept going off on him. Aurelia could hardly


    see him, but she heard his deep voice answer slowly, “I’m not answering this question. I hope to keep


    some privacy to myself.”


    The reporters paused before they whispered to each other. He wanted some privacy? It meant that the


    rumor did note out of nowhere.


    The reporters’ interest was piqued as they pursued it. “Mr. Harris, someone’s captured photos of a girl


    by your side upon your return to Centrolis via a private jet… Is that your fiancee?”


    “Mr. Harris, you’re already engaged. Why did you tell your fans that you’re single?”


    “Mr. Harris, please exin!”