Chapter 714
“I haven’t filmed that many scenes. It wouldn’t be hard to delete them,” Natalie said coolly.
“The moment you walk out that door, I guarantee you’ll never get another role. And even if you do, I’ll make sure the internet is flooded with hit pieces about you while the show airs!” Brian slammed his hand on the table.
Natalie frowned. She knew that making an enemy of a petty man like Brian would lead to endless trouble. It was better to anger a gentleman than a scoundrel.
“Ms. Taylor, there’s no need to offend Mr. Lee. You really should let go of your pride,” the director urged, trying to sound sincere.
“Let him do his worst,” Natalie said without hesitation and continued toward the door.
“Natalie, I’ll blacklist you! I’ll make you disappear from this industry!” Brian roared.
“Who are you going to blacklist? Who are you going to make disappear p>
The voice came from the doorway. Everyone turned, stunned to see Hamilton standing there. Natalie was just as surprised, and her brow immediately furrowed.
Hamilton glanced at her before turning his sharp gaze to Brian.
“You’ve got a lot of nerve these days, Mr. Lee p>
Brian, of course, knew who Hamilton was. While not in their industry, Hamilton commanded respect in every circle. But what was he doing here? Was he backing Natalie up? Weren’t they divorced? And hadn’t it been a nasty split?
“Mr. Amos, how embarrassing. Please, have a seat.” Brian scrambled to his feet, offering his own chair.
Hamilton scoffed but, to everyone’s surprise, actually walked over and sat down.
The director, quick on the uptake, hurried over and, after a stream of placating words, finally managed to coax Natalie back to her seat.
“Mr. Amos, Mr. Lee was just joking with Ms. Taylor p>
Brian’s eyes darted around, and he quickly chimed in, “Yes, it was just a joke. How could I ever blacklist Ms. Taylor? I don’t have that kind of power p>
“So you were just talking nonsense p>
“Huh p>
“Weren’t you?” Hamilton’s gaze turned icy.
“Yes, yes, was! I apologize to Ms., Taylor.” Brian gave himself a light slap on the cheek and looked at Natalie. “Ms. Taylor, please don’t hold it against me.” fo
Clearly, both men had misunderstood, assuming Hamilton was there to defend her.
As if. Natalie said nothing, simply pouring herself a cup of coffee and taking a sip.
Hamilton remained silent as well, his
mind consumed by the photo his mother had sent him. Both Kristin
and Marico were in it. How could it. How could Natalie trust Marico to look after daughter? What was their retationship?
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With the two of them silent, no one else dared to speak. The
atmosphère grew tense until the director finally broke the stalemate nervously bringing up the issue of additional funding so they could wrap up the dinner.
Brian cleared his throat. “About the investment, let’s discuss it another time p>
The director panicked. Discussing it later meant it might never happen.
“Mr. Lee, we can’t continue filming until they come through p>
“Alright, but I’m not made of money. I can’t just give you whatever you ask for p>
“But p>
At that moment, Hamilton’s eyes shifted to Natalie as he spoke. “Whatever you’re short, I’ll cover it p>
The director blinked. Was that directed at him? It must have been, right?
“Oh, thank you so much, Mr. Amos! Let me raise a glass to you p>
The director quickly poured himself a full glass to toast Hamilton, only to realize Hamilton hadn’t looked at him once. His eyes were fixed on Natalie.
The director nudged Natalie. “Ms. Taylor, shall we toast Mr. Amos together p>