Chapter 440
Skr had felt that something was amiss during this visit of Tobias’, when they’d barely had any physical
contact. It worried her, knowing that Tobias wasn’t one to restrain himself. However, Skr found herself
too bashful to approach the subject if he did not initiate it for fear that she might look desperate.
“I’m in a rush to leave. My assistant’sing over in less than fifteen minutes. Is that enough for you?”
Skr said hesitantly.
It was as if Skr’s words had triggered something in Tobias. His eyes darkened, and he grabbed her
roughly, kissing Skr with such violent passion that he seemed almost intent on swallowing her whole.
It felt like he was releasing his pent-up emotions.
Suffused in her yearning, Skr was rudely yanked out of the moment by a brisk rapping on the door.
“Ms. Jones, have you woken up yet? It’s time to leave,” Hannah’s voice called faintly from behind the
door.
Skr and Tobias disentangled themselves regretfully. Tobias looked at Skr critically, then said, “Don’t
use green tea-vored toothpaste anymore. I don’t like the taste of it.”
Skr wiped her mouth surreptitiously. “It’s better than the smell of cigarettes. I’ll change my toothpaste
when you quit smoking,” she teased.
Skr knew how addicted Tobias was to smoking. He used to be able to finish a pack in two days.
Tobias patted Skr on her behind. “Stop arguing. Go ahead with your work. Be patient, though. I won’t
have the time to visit you before the filming ends.”
Skr seized Tobias’ hand in hers, sulking. “How do you expect me to be patient? I won’t physically
cheat on you, but I might stray emotionally. Will that do?”
Tobias took in Skr’s lovely, irresistible face, then replied evenly, “It’s up to you. I don’t like other men
touching my women, but I don’t think I have to teach you that.”
The romantic atmosphere that had drenched the room earlier evaporated instantly. Skr found herself
wishing that Tobias could revert to his original self and resolutely dere her to be his.
Now that they had been together for some time, Skr wondered if Tobias’ feelings for her had grown
cold. He no longer hungered for her as much as before.
The set was open to the media that day. Dressed in their filming outfits, both Skr and Largo presented
themselves before a sea of reporters to field questions.
Avery had covertly snuck up next to Largo and insisted on standing next to him throughout the entire
event. Before the interview began, Avery had warned Largo that if he refused to give her another
chance, she’d expose their rtionship to the media that very day.
The original media duo thus expanded to amodate an unwanted third.
Skr had not received any advanced notice on the interview. Hence, she was cast immediately into
deep waters without even a change of clothes. Skr had just finished shooting an action scene, and her
clothes were in disarray, with stray leaves still caught in her hair. On the contrary, Avery seized the
opportunity to stand out in striking contrast to Skr, with her carefully made-up face and hair.
“Hello everyone, I’m Avery,” Avery announced, worming her way in between Largo and Skr.
The reporters exchanged uncertain looks. Is she a new lead? They whispered amongst themselves,
puzzled.
“We don’t have to stick to these conventions. Don’t ask me questions like that,” Avery replied breezily
with a toss of her head. She had been crowned the prom queen back in school and was used to hearing
“As a neer, how does it feel to be co-stars with Skr?” A reporter piped up.
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Avery bit her lip, ncing at Skr. She nonchntly shrugged her shoulders, then replied, “Skr is not
very professional, but that makes me feel morefortable around her. Besides, having to reshoot so
many scenes gives me more chances to refine my acting.”
Dramatically, Avery mimicked Skr, her eyes widening exaggeratedly. “Can I really do this? Can I say
that?”