“Of course not!” Xanthea extended her invitation, “How about I treat you to lunch today? I’ve already


    made a reservation.”


    “Sounds good,” he agreed with a smile, stunning April, who stood nearby.


    Just moments before, she had eagerly introduced herself to him and asked for his assistance in


    rehearsal and to join her for lunch, only to be refused. Now, he was going out of his way to help


    Xanthea, pulling out the chair, exining the nuances of action scenes, and even epting her lunch


    invitation. This tant favoritism made her feel like a fool!


    Why though? Just because Xanthea was the lead actress?


    anyone.


    Benjamin had worked with numerous top–tier celebrities and never showed special treatment to There


    were even rumors he had snubbed a Best Actress. So why was he now showing such favoritism


    towards Xanthea, a neer?


    April’s gaze slowly shifted to Xanthea’s striking beauty.


    “Actually, I have a gift for you!”


    As if suddenly remembering, Xanthea pulled a light coffee–colored gift box from her bag and pushed it


    towards him.


    “A gift?” Benjamin looked surprised.


    “Yes, I really liked the crystal ball you gave mest time, so I picked out something you might like as


    well; consider it as a bted wee gift. Go ahead, open it.”


    A gift? Movie King had given her a gift!


    Those familiar with Benjamin knew he never had personal dealings with co–stars, let alone any


    intimate Interactions, like exchanging gifts.


    It seemed like Xanthea was exactly as Isabe had described, someone wild! Clutching her hands,


    April turned and walked away to a secluded spot and quietly called Isabe.


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    From the other end, amidst noise, Isabe’s impatient voice came through, “Hello? Is there anything


    you want to say? Make it quick; I’m busy!”


    “Isabe, you asked me to keep an eye on Xanthea in the crew, and I’ve definitely noticed something


    off about her!”


    “Oh?”


    Upon hearing Xanthea’s name, Isabe, losing interest in the photo shoot for the magazine, stepped


    aside to inquire more curiously, “Off? What do you mean?”


    “She and Benjamin just met, and he’s already treating her really well, helping her with acting, inviting


    her to lunch, and I heard he even gave her a gift.


    You’ve worked with Benjamin before and know he never gets this close to colleagues. There’s got to be


    something fishy going on!”


    “Ugh.” Isabe rolled her eyes dismissively, “I thought you’d discovered something big, acting so


    agitated. It’s no big deal; Xanthea just has a way of making men fall at her feet, willingly doing thingsContent ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    for her.”