Chapter 497


    When Esther heard Pearl wasing over, she went straight to the lounge to see her. She saw Pearl


    sitting on the couch drinking coffee and eagerly rushed over to hug her.


    “Pearl, Clem got me another role in a drama. This time, it’s not any silly and innocent female lead but a


    cool and charismatic supporting female role. I read the script, and the character is really charming. I’m


    super excited about it!”


    “That’s great! But I didn’te to you for your new role.”


    Pearl’s unexpectedly serious tone made Esther suddenly worried. “What is it then?” She hadn’t left the


    “Do you remember thest time you were framed?”


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    Esther hadn’t forgotten that incident and nodded vigorously. “Of course, I remember. Didn’t that matter


    get resolved in the end? Did Jenny, that troublemaker, cause another problem?”


    Pearl shook her head. “No, it’s not about that. It’s about the promise you made to the public with


    Mobius. You should fulfill it, right?”


    What promise?


    Esther’s mind suddenly clicked. “Oh my gosh. You’re not talking about us getting engaged, are you?”


    “Of course. When are you guys nning to get engaged?”


    Pearl’s words sent a shock through Esther’s mind. In fact, the idea of getting engaged hadn’t really


    crossed her mind. She thought Mobius was just joking.


    Moreover, if they were truly going to get engaged, she felt that Mobius should be the one to initiate it. If


    he didn’t make a move, she wouldn’t have the audacity to approach him herself.


    “Well, you know Mobius is a bit shy. Have you forgotten all the things he did for you before? Even if he


    likes you, he’s too embarrassed to bring up the engagement himself.”


    Pearl’s words made sense.


    Esther’s expression softened. “Really? Then how can I get him to bring it up?”


    Pearl chuckled, “I have an idea.”


    Esther leaned in closer to Pearl, listening intently to her n, and then smiled. “But won’t that be a bit


    shameless?”


    Pearl rolled her eyes and gently countered, “He likes you, and we all know that. I’m just giving him a


    chance to express himself. How could that be shameless?”


    Esther had always listened to Pearl’s advice. When she heard this, she instantly felt more at


    ease.


    As the two of them chatted andughed, Clem suddenly pushed the door open with a grave


    expression. “We’ve got a problem.”


    Esther was slightly puzzled. “What’s wrong?”


    “The director suddenly changed his mind about the role I secured for you this afternoon. He said he


    wants to give the role to Jenny.”


    Pearl’s eyes shed with a hint of coldness. “Don’t worry. Let’s call the director now and find out what’s


    happening.”


    Clem gave Pearl the director’s number, and without hesitation, she dialed it.


    On the other end, the director appeared to be enjoying thepany of beautiful women, but Pearl’s


    status demanded attention. With some reluctance, he answered the call.


    “Hey, Miss Pearl. What can I do for you today?”


    “Nothing much. I’m just wondering why the female supporting role promised to Esther suddenly fell


    through,” Pearl got straight to the point.


    The director seemed a bit ufortable but remained nonchnt. “It’s just a role. We always aim for


    the best fit, and if someone more suitablees along, we have to consider making a change. After


    all, the production hasn’t started, and there’s no signed contract, so it shouldn’t be considered a breach


    of agreement.”


    It was just an oral agreement, and directors often changed their minds in the industry.