Chapter 318: Calling it off
3 hours ago, Mystic Studios.
"You can’t enter!"
Ruby looked up at the security guards who blocked her path.
Ruby’s assistant stepped forward, ’Don’t you know that she is the lead actress? What are you trying to do by blocking her path like this?"
"Sorry, these are the orders from above!" The security guard said coldly.
At this moment, a car stopped at the entrance. Dressed in a classic black suit, Esther alighted the car.
"This..." Ruby’s assistant looked back and forth, first at Ruby’s outfit then at Esther’s.
And seeing that they looked completely identical, her expression morphed into one of shock.
"How could this be... She..."
"Ah, you seem quite surprised. Could it be that nobody informed you?" Esther gasped, looking at Ruby in pity, "How can they do it? You were playing the female lead’s role before me, they should have had the basic courtesy of telling you that you have been replaced by me now!"
A crowd started gathering around the entrance, the people were more or less astonished by Esther’s declaration.
Surprisingly, when she stepped forward, the security did not stop her like they did with Ruby.
Ruby’s face remained indifferent as she looked at one of the security guards, "Inform the Director that I want to meet him."
"Hmm?" Esther turned around, "I can do you a favor instead, and let you tag along with me."
Ruby paused, her eyes narrowed slightly as she stepped forward, "Alright."
When they entered the place, the director’s gaze immediately shot to Ruby,a conflicted expression on his face.
But before the director could say a word, someone else moved.
Max, who was sitting on the VIP seat, got up and strode towards Ruby.
His gaze briefly met with Esther who gave him a teasing smile.
Max grabbed Ruby’s hand and dragged her to the side, "Why are you still here? Didn’t I text you about the situation?"
Ruby shook off his grip and pulled out her phone. And true enough, a text from Max was lying idle in the chats.
"I told you to prepare for our wedding and not bother about this anymore."
"When did I say I want to marry you?" Ruby looked up at the man calmly.
Max frowned, "Ruby, this has been a deal between both our families for a long time now. It wouldn’t be changing just because you want to back out now."
"If my marriage becomes a deal then I’d rather not marry."
Max pinched the spot between his brows, mildly frustrated as he looked at Ruby, "You have never been this unreasonable. What really... Forget it, if you think that by throwing a tantrum like this, you can change my decision, then don’t bother with it."
Ruby’s lips curled up in a cold smile as she took a step back.
Max paused, "What do you mean by that?"
"I am fine with not having this role as long as you do not show up in front of me again."
"Ruby, you..."
"Take a day off and go back to inform your parents that this wedding is off."
This time, Ruby’s voice was crisp enough and the people standing nearby caught her words.
The place erupted into whispers and murmurs. Not a lot of people had expected that their new investor had such a relationship with the female lead.
The director shook his head, "What exactly is going on between those two...?" If they are related, why would Maxwell Hill ask him to replace the female lead because the director clearly wasn’t willing to lose out on a gem like Ruby.
At this moment, the director’s assistant stepped forward with a phone in his hand and whispered something in the director’s ears.
The director’s expressions changed immediately as he grabbed the phone.
On the other hand, once Ruby said her piece, she had no intention of staying there anymore.
But just as she turned to leave, Max blocked her path, "Do you take the Hill Family for a joke? You think the wedding can be cancelled just because you want it to?"
"Yes," Ruby said without any hesitation.
Max’s face darkened.
But before he could say anything, Ruby walked past him.
"Wait... Wait... Ruby, wait...!"
The director rushed towards Ruby.
Ruby turned around.
The director huffed, "You are not going anywhere. It’s the first day of shoot and you are the female lead. How can the shoot happen without you?"
Ruby’s expressions shifted slightly but she did not say a word in response.
"What do you mean by that?" Max turned to the director, scowling as he spoke, "I thought it has already been discussed between us. Are you changing your mind now?"
The director smiled as if he was helpless, "Mr. Hill, you might not know but the rights of the original script have been acquired by Mo Entertainment. And they are also offering to be the major investor of this drama."
"Mo Entertanment?" Esther’s face paled.
"Don’t you know the current circumstances of the company? With the ongoing legal cases going on, who would give you the commitment?"
"It is the new CEO."
"Who is the new CEO of Mo Entertainment?" Esther stepped forward, her voice slightly unsure. Could it be that Jenny won the case and is reaching out a helping hand to fulfil their previous deal?
’If she is this loyal, then I can forgive her for her past behaviour!’ Esther thought to herself.
At this moment, a few staff members stepped forward to whisper something in the director’s ears.
The director’s expressions changed and he looked towards the entrance, "CEO Mo!"
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Mini Theatre~
Ella: *feeds Adrian the cake* Baby, I baked it. Is it tasty?
Adrian: *licks her fingers* Very.
Ella: *happily feeds more* Have more., baby. Today is the chance to celebrate.
Adrian: Oh? Why? *holds her hand and leans towards her*
Ella: *kisses the tip of his nose* Ruby finally discarded that jerk. Baby, we will finish this whole cake tonight, okay?!
Adrian: *eyes glimmer, scanning the girl from head to toe* The whole cake?
Ella: *nods vehemently* Ah—Adrian, put me down! Hey, hey, why are you taking me to the bedroom—mmphhhhh!