Chapter 164


    It was alreadyte afternoon when she finished taking her shower. In the changing room, she called


    Tobias again. This time, the call went through.


    “Aren’t youing?” she asked.


    “I’m still busy,” was his curt reply before he ended the call.


    At that instant, she couldn’t help furrowing her brow as her eyes dimmed with disappointment. He’s still


    busy, which means he probably won’te tonight.


    She had dressed up and starved herself to have dinner with him tonight. However, the higher the hope,


    the greater the disappointment; she was upset that he stood her up.


    Meanwhile, Kai’s assistant, Logan, was leaning against the Mercedes-Benz, waiting for her. The country


    folks were all surrounding the eye-catching vehicle.


    As soon as she got in the car, she apologized, “I’m sorry for keeping you waiting so long.”


    Logan started the engine while reassuring her, “No worries, Ms. Jones. Mr. Ronalds has ordered me to


    be at your service. It is no biggie even if I have to wait for you for the entire night.”


    Oh my, he does have a way with his words, huh, was Skr’s impression of Logan.


    On the journey back, Skr had no choice but to carry on the conversation with him when thetter kept


    rattling on about Kai’s friendliness and how nice he treated his employee.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    Just then, the ringtone of her phone interrupted their conversation. Without bothering to look at the caller,


    she answered the call as if it was her lifeline.


    “I was busy just now, but now I’m free. Are you so eager to meet me?” Tobias’s deep voice was heard


    through the phone.


    Skr took a nce at Logan, who was keeping his ears out. She lowered her voice, whispering on the


    phone, “Are you on your way? Or are you noting?”


    “I’m not sure if I can arrive in time. Hey, stop changing the topic. Are you so eager to meet me? Do you


    miss me?”


    Feeling shy to admit it when someone was around, she stuttered, “J-just a little, I guess… I-I’m in the car


    right now, so I’ll talk to youter.”


    Before she could end the call, however, Logan suddenly coughed. His voice was loud enough to reach


    the other side of the line.


    “Whose car are you taking?” asked Tobias in a cold voice. Skr hesitated for a moment before she


    responded with, “What was that? I can’t hear you. The line is bad. Hello? Hello?” With that, she hung up


    on him and heaved a sigh of relief. This man is really a jealous boyfriend.


    When she was back at the film set, she was required to act for an extra scene due to an amendment of


    the script. The scene in question was supposed to be Katrina’s drowning scene.


    Before they started shooting, Skr voiced her concern to Daryl. “I don’t know how to swim. Is there


    anyone here who can save me if anything bad happens?”


    Hearing that, Daryl gave her an impassive nce. “Are you asking for a double?”


    That was not her initial intention, but she nodded anyway. “Yes, that would be great because I have a


    fear of water.”


    Dn simply brushed her off. “We can’t find a double for you at thest minute. You need to y the


    scene on your own.”


    Skr regretted having wasted her time taking a shower. Damn… I should’ve used that time to learn


    doggy paddle instead.


    Kai, who had justpleted his scene, patted his chest confidently while reassuring her, “Don’t worry,


    I’m here for you! I’ll save you if anything goes wrong.”


    Skr gave him a firm nod. Then, she made up her mind to just go with it.


    With the cameras at the ready, she stood in the designated position by the river, or rather, abined


    sewer outfall.


    They were required to shoot the scene at night to get real and high-quality footage. Although there was a


    water shortage in the ce, the director found a way to go about the issue by editing the outfall into a


    lake during the post-production phase.


    Meanwhile, Katrina was vaping at the side. Her assistant was standing behind her, massaging her


    shoulder. shing Skr a faint smile, she uttered, “I’m sorry, but I’m on my period. Oh! By the way, I’ve


    read the script just now. I should try to save you when you’re falling into theke to strengthen the


    storyline. In contrast, your character should be an antagonist hated by the audience.”


    Skr was displeased. “Next time, if you are going to make amendments to the script, can you please


    inform me earlier?”


    Katrina rolled her eyes in response. “I’ve alreadymunicated with the director beforehand, so just act


    ording to what I’ve said. I’ve been pulling all-nighterstely, and my skin condition has be worse.


    Ugh! Hopefully, we can finish everything early today.”


    On the stuffy summer night, the sound of crickets was distinct. The shadows of the trees fell across the


    road and hid the brilliant moonlight.


    Skr was wearing peasant clothing made out of linen and rough wool. Her forehead was covered with


    perspiration, and her clothes were drenched in sweat.


    “Everyone, get in position! Three, two, one, action!”