Chapter 434


    Largo cleared his throat in embarrassment, then said mildly, “You should be aware of this. Why don’t you


    let me introduce you to someone? If he takes a liking to you, your sess in the entertainment industry


    is guaranteed. Cassidy’s a prime example. She owes her opportunities entirely to this sponsor. We can


    settle our scores this way too.”


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    Skr gaped at Largo. Is this bas*ard moonlighting as a pimp?


    A look of disdain flitted across Skr’s face. Scornfully, she said, “Should I be thanking you for the favor


    you’ve bestowed on me then, Mr. Zeller? What an opportunity you’re giving me!”


    Unable to detect Skr’s sarcasm, Largo gleefully epted what he misinterpreted as Skr’s ready


    consent. Enthusiastically he replied, “You don’t have to thank me. This sponsor has been experiencing a


    dry spelltely and hasn’t seen a pretty face in a while. I told him about you yesterday and he seemed


    very interested.”


    Skr crossed her arms, looking defensively at Largo. Enraged, she said coldly, “What right did you


    have to give away my contact details to a stranger without my permission? What made you assume that


    I would agree?”


    The sudden iciness in Skr’s tone confounded Largo. A transactional man, Largo assumed that Skr


    was merely bargaining, thus he eagerly advised Skr, “This man definitely has the wealth to support


    you. In fact, money isn’t even an issue for him. You’re free to buy any Hermes products you want, or


    even the brand itself if you really fancy it. Many women live their whole lives dreaming of being in your


    position! Besides, I’m only telling you all this because I see you as a friend and don’t want to see you


    squander this opportunity.”


    A cool breeze blew through the trees, rustling the leaves and stirring Skr’s spirits. Skr took a deep


    breath of the crisp, clear air, and decided that this business was not worth losing her temper over.


    Skr thus replied frankly, “I’m already living my best life. After this show airs, my career will almost


    certainly get a boost if all goes well. Hence, your offer doesn’t interest me at all.”


    “Don’t be so stubborn, Skr. How much do you get paid for your acting? Where can that take you,


    anyway? I’ve never met an actress who’s had the courage to demand more for herself. All I’m trying to


    do is get you the reward you deserve,” Largo wheedled.


    Who knew that Largo’s kind face was all just a facade? Skr thought ruefully. It must have taken an


    incredible amount of dedication and care for Largo to have sessfully operated his side business


    without being exposed all these years while maintaining his honorable reputation.


    “Don’t worry about me, Mr. Zeller. If you really need help, I’d rmend Avery. We look rather alike and


    you’ve even personally put her to the test before. I’m sure you’re familiar with her with her ability to


    perform,” Skr retorted.


    Largo sensed that Skr was quickly slipping out of his grasp. Frantically, he coaxed, “These


    opportunities don’te by often. Think about how famous Cassidy was at the peak of her stardom!


    This sponsor has the power and influence to dictate the trajectory of your career. Besides, it’s not as if


    you haven’t done this before. There’s no need to put on a pretense of modesty.”


    Skr refused to dignify Largo with a response. I must have been blind to take him as a friend.


    Skr reflected that it was her fault to believe that Largo was a sympathetic and gant gentleman.


    When Skr got injured, Largo even brought first-aid supplies to the set. It was both maddening and


    upsetting to Skr to think that all of Largo’s previous acts of kindness had been performed with ulterior


    motives.


    It was no wonder that Largo and Avery got on like a house on fire. Both of them were equally despicable


    characters.


    Skr’s curiosity, however, was thoroughly piqued by this encounter. Who exactly does Largo work


    for? Skr wondered. He evidently possessed a considerable amount of wealth and influence, enough


    to inspire such confidence and desperation in Largo.


    Skr and Largo’s disappearance from the set had rmed both their assistants, who were by now


    whipping themselves up in a frenzy trying to contact both of them.


    The coincidence immediately roused suspicions of a secret affair between the two.


    Hearing the giggles and whispers flying around her, Avery could hardly contain herself. She dialed


    Largo’s number incessantly but to no avail.


    Skr almost sprinted her way back to the set, fervently trying to set as much of a distance between


    herself and Largo as possible.


    Skr and Largo had only been gone for a mere half-hour, but rumors were already spreading like


    wildfire on Instagram. At that moment, Tobias was reading the scandal with a leer on his face.


    Skr really doesn’t let up, does she? Tobias thought to himself grimly. However, he could not me


    Skr after having firsthand experience of how irresistible she was.


    Tobias ultimately found himself sympathetic. Men were naturally helpless in the face of beauty.


    Apparently, Skr’s allure was far more formidable than Tobias had assumed.