Chapter 2129
Stanley Batton was a man of few words most of the time, preferring to hold X Quest in his arms while he drank and listened to her. He never had eyes for anyone else.
The others still found it sweet despite being so used to seeing the couple being intimate with each other.
While everyone was chatting, Josh Batton''s phone started ringing. He answered instantly when he saw Annabeth Cates calling, hurrying outside while the others continued to chat.
"X, I''m working on a new project. Would you be interested in it?" Henry Armstrong asked.
"You''ve got to tell me what it is first," X said, chuckling.
“I''ve got my hands on a good script. It''s based on a fantasy novel that''s unusually popr this year. It''s an adaptation that stays true to the original story, and I n to make it into a film. Would you be interested to invest in it?" Henry asked.
"I''m just going to put this out there. If we''re going to work on this together, you''ll have to hire more actors from ourpany," she said.
Henry shrugged nonchntly. "Don''t worry. You can decide on who to hire for the roles. I don''t care. I just want an investment that will make me money. As for the director, I intend to hire Frank Sundend, the internationally renowned director."
X considered for a few seconds. "Indeed, he is good at what he does. I''ll say yes for now, but let''s discuss the detailster."
She knew Henry wouldn''t take advantage of her. He must''ve wanted her to earn some profits because of his friendship with Stanley. Hence, she didn''t need to consider too much.
X knew about the novel he mentioned. It was one of the most profitable novels on the inte this year, with a huge readership.
It would likely be popr if they adapted it while staying true to the original plot, coupled with an established director like Frank.
"I''ve looked through the script, and I think it''s a good fit for Josh. I''m just not sure if Josh would be willing to take it," Georgie Clementine said.
X snapped her fingers when she heard this. "I was also going to mention this. Let''s ask Josh when he returns."
Josh''s image and personality were a perfect fit for the male protagonist, so he seemed like the best candidate for that role.
With the right public image and
excellent acting skills, he''d surelet
rake in
lot of money at the box
office. He was the ideal candidate
for the role in every sense.
Besides, X wanted this great opportunity for someone close to her.
"Yeah, I was thinking the same," Henry said in agreement. "You guys should ask himter. I forgot to just now."
X nodded.
Right then, Josh was leaning against the wall while he spoke to his wife on the phone, oblivious that the others were talking about him inside.
There was a gentleness, freshness, and nobility about him as he stood with one hand in his pocket, looking very much at ease.
He was like a prince basking in the sun on a hot summer day while he sat next to the window in an air-conditioned room.
Sherry, the waitress, spotted him as soon as she came up.
The bar''s manager had instructed her to deliver a bottle of expensive alcohol to X and the rest. It was why she came upstairs, but she stopped in her tracks the moment she saw Josh.
She couldn''t help but stand still as she peeked at him, finding it hard to believe that such a noble celebrity actually spoke to her and even gave her his autograph.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.
The wet alcohol stain on his pants was still apparent, but his image wasn''t affected at all.
Josh appeared handsome no matter what.
Sherry felt as if she had stopped breathing.
Even her heart seemed to have stopped beating.
"Don''t worry, I won''t drink too much. You know me."
Josh hadn''t realized the waitress was there, so he continued to speak with his phone in hand. "I''ll be back very soon. I''ll bring home some cake you like, all right?"
Annabeth hadn''t called him for any particr reason. She only wanted to casually chat with him to remind him not to drink too much.