Chapter 242


    Sherilyn was bbergasted and waved her hands dismissively. "No need, Mr. Marshall. Did you


    need something from me?"


    Noticing her unease, Caleb looked puzzled. "You seem really tense. Is it because I wasn''t able to


    step inst night? Given the circumstances..."


    "It''s not that." Sherilyn quickly shook her head. "I understand the situation. Both you and Director


    ke were in a tough spot."


    Caleb sighed in relief, his smile beaming. "I do need to ask a favor, though. Could you put in a good


    word for us with Mr. Johnson?"


    What? Sherilyn froze, utterly confused. "Mr. Marshall, what do you mean?"


    "Huh?" Caleb was even more surprised than she was, thinking she was ying coy. "Come on,


    Sherilyn. I know Mr. Johnson''s taken a shine to you, but let''s not forget who introduced you to this


    scene, right?"


    Sherilyn was even more astonished. What did he mean by Mr. Johnson taking a shine to her?


    "It''s not like that," Sherilynughed, frustrated. "You''ve got it all wrong. My rtionship with Mr.


    Johnson isn''t what you think it is."


    "What do we think, then?" Caleb and ke exchanged knowing looks, waving off her concerns.


    "You''re worried we''ll talk? Don''t worry. Considering Mr. Johnson''s influence, we wouldn''t dare."


    "This..." Sherilyn tried to deny it, but then ke dropped a bombshell. "Let me tell you something—


    Vincent''s been cklisted."


    What? The news hit like a tidal wave, shock following shock!


    So, from what ke was hinting at, this was Gilbert''s doing?


    "Who else but Mr. Johnson?" ke said. "He was the only one therest night with the power to do


    that—" Finding her silence odd, he changed tack, "Wait, Mr. Johnson didn''t tell you?"


    "No..." Sherilyn shook her head, lost.


    "He probably wanted to surprise you!"


    Really? Sherilyn frowned, puzzled. Did Gilbert really do this for her? That seemed unlikely. When


    they were close, even married, he hadn’t done anything like this for her. And now, when they were


    nothing to each other?


    "Sherilyn." Caleb got down to business. "With Vincent out of the picture, I was thinking—how about


    we bump you up to the lead supporting actress? What do you think?"


    Originally, he wouldn’t have dared to dream. But now, things were different. Nexus Media Group


    was backing the project, and with Mr. Johnson showing a keen interest in Sherilyn, they might all


    have to curry favor with her. Promoting her to the lead supporting role was a win-win. Caleb


    genuinely believed in her talent, and it was also a way to get on Gilbert''s good side. Why not?


    "Lead supporting actress?" Sherilyn hadn''t expected that afterst night''s debacle, not only was her


    role not in jeopardy, but she was actually being promoted. She was worried. "I''m afraid I might not


    do well."


    "There''s nothing to worry about." ke reassured her. "It''s not just about the actor. Do you think Mr.


    Marshall is just for show? A good director can bring out an actor''s potential, guide them to perform!"


    "Yeah." Caleb nodded in agreement. "Sherilyn, I have faith in you, and you should trust me too."


    "But..." Sherilyn was still hesitant.


    "Are you worried about something likest night happening again?" Caleb waved off her concerns.


    "Don''t worry. Now that you''re with Mr. Johnson, who would dare mess with you?"


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    "Yeah, Sherilyn, just focus on your acting."