Chapter 478


    But still, Skr Jones has stayed rather long by his side now. I keep hoping that I’ll be the one filling the


    vacant space beside him but to no avail. Valerie’s illusions gradually disappeared alongside the despair


    that came time and again.


    Tobias then told Valerie to ponder upon it, saying that he’d send someone to take over tomorrow if she


    truly felt that she wasn’t suited to the job. Humans were an ambitious bunch, and plenty of people


    coveted the position of executive president of Royal Entertainment.


    When he left, Valerie stared at his retreating figure that appeared tall and strong.


    That night, Skr was notified that she was to attend a red carpet event the next day. It was a charity


    g by Harper’s Bazaar.


    At this time every year, female celebrities quivered in excitement as they contended for opportunities to


    attend red carpet events.


    That charity g was basically attended by A-list celebrities.


    When Skr suddenly received the invitation, she skeptically confirmed it with Kate.


    Kate then affirmed her attendance before adding, “Your schedule will be packed in the days toe.


    There are a few good scripts for you now, and Empyrean Sword has already been approved.”


    Whoa! This is a one-eighty in thepany’s attitude toward me. As Skr stared at the ceiling, she


    could seemingly see Valerie’s face projected there. She definitely wouldn’t have changed her mind all of


    a sudden, so Tobias must have understood my hesitance that day and spoken to her.


    That night, Tobias also asked her out for coffee. She hung up on him twice, but in the end, she still


    wrapped herself in a coat and braved the freezing wind.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    The illumination of the streetlights elongated her silhouette, reflecting it onto the road that was carpeted


    with golden maple leaves.


    She then arrived at the location Tobias sent her. It was a café that operated 24/7. When she pulled open


    the door and stepped in, she caught sight of him waiting for her in a ck coat in the corner.


    The lighting was dim in the corner, so much so that she couldn’t discern his expression. But still, he


    commanded attention despite his face being obscured.


    “Don’t ask me out sote next time. I was just about to go to bed.” Taking her seat across from him,


    Skr blew a few warm breaths into her hands.


    A white heart adorned the coffee before her. Tobias had ordered her favorite cappino, and the cup


    was still warm to the touch.


    “You were about to head to bed when it’s not even ten o’clock? You’re a night owl, Skr. The night is


    just starting for you.” Tobias knew her habits like the back of his hand.


    What do you know! I could’vein on the bed two hours earlier with my cell phone in hand and watched


    short videos!


    “I wanted to go to bed earlier today since thepany arranged for me to attend a charity g


    tomorrow. If I don’t have enough rest, I’ll be bloated and look unsightly on camera.”


    Tobias then added two sugar cubes into her coffee, knowing that she would still find it rather bitter even


    though it was a cappino.


    “Why didn’t you tell me when you suffered so much out there? And you were so gutsy that you even


    dared join the cast despite the script having a rape scene!”


    Stirring her coffee with her head lowered, Skr countered, “Would it have made any difference? Is


    Valerie dismissed now that you’re aware of it?”


    “No, thepany needs her. But she has promised that it won’t happen again, and she won’t have the


    guts to make life difficult for you anymore.”


    Hah! And here I was, foolishly hoping that he would go on a rampage for my sake! Well, I was the fool to


    think that, but this p in my face has rid me of all my delusions! Valerie Fey’s position is still as secure


    as ever.


    Snickering, Skr remarked, “I thought you’d dismiss her without any qualms. Isn’t love supposed to be


    blind? Of course, it might just be my wishful thinking; after all, you’ve probably never even loved me.”


    Tobias stared at her dejected expression for a long while. “That’s not my perception of love. Every single


    person is an individual entity, so thoughts naturally differ. I merely hope that you’ll grow to be better. I


    only stepped out and helped you because you couldn’t handle this on your own. I hope that you’ll be able


    to stand on your own feet, and our rtionship wouldn’t have been in vain.”


    Hmph, look at this! He’s speaking as though he’s breaking up with me. In truth, Skr knew him well


    enough after all the time she spent with him. Ah, but that’s not surprising, no? After all, he gives out


    signals that he might leave anytime, even when we’re lying in the same bed. He always offers me a


    carrot after the stick, but I pitifully finish the carrot with relish every single time.