He was right in the middle of the crowd, and he stood out like a rose among the thorns.
The entertainment industry was one that put influence and power above everything else. Everyone who looked expressionless and bored earlier now buzzed busily around Weston, sucking up and trying to please him.
Stella looked on at the tall, handsome man in a black trench coat. His broad shoulders tapered to his lean waist, and his good figure certainly drew everyoneâs attention.
Even the male celebrities on set could not compare.
His look and figure met the highest standard in the industry and was considered one of the finest men in the country. Possessing a killer aura capable of bringing down the crowd in seconds, his every move gave credence to the authority and power he wielded as a leader.
Stella looked away, but could still feel his hot, searing gaze on her.
Ruby was rendered speechless as she tugged Stellaâs sleeve. âMs. Steele, that man is so handsome!â
Stella remained quiet and held Rubyâs hand. âLetâs quickly head home.â
âBut I want to get to know that man!â Ruby hugged her legs and swung around. Heâs so handsome! Is he a celebrity? Why have I never seen him before?â
Her father, a prominent entertainment and business circle magnate himself, also knew Weston. Anyone who paid the slightest attention to the news would know about his presence.
However, Ruby was at the age where sheâd be more interested in younger, fresher lads in the entertainment circle and, owing to that, was oblivious to all other news. Weston seldom appeared in entertainment news, and even when his name appeared with Guinevereâs on public forums, he would deliberately take it down.
Thus, it made sense Ruby did not know about him.
Stella crouched down and tried to negotiate. âWhy donât we come over again next time?â
In a hurry to escape the scene, she did not know what Weston was planning on doing.
She thought that he would, at most, blow his top when she arrived home-she did not expect him to come here for her!
There were so many people around that he probably wouldnât do anything that would cross the line.
Whatâs more, with Guinevere as the female lead of this movie, many people on set knew her. Wasnât he afraid that Guinevere would find out?
Just as a million thoughts were crossing her mind, Stella felt a shadow walking toward her The steady footsteps hammered away at her heart.
She felt ever more tensed with every step he took She thought that no matter what, Weston would never speak to her in such a situation Yet, the next second, a low voice sounded from above her.
âWhat are you doing crouching down here?â Stella clenched her fists and her face went pale. But she refused to turn to him. Ruby was totally oblivious to the change in Stellaâs face. Instead, she hugged Stellaâs neck and with a flushed face, exclaimed, âMs. Steele, I think heâs talking to you!â Stella snapped back to attention and shot her a weak smile. She stood up and tried her best to keep her composure, âMr. Ford, what are you doing here?â
She tried to look calm and distant from him, to which he narrowed his eyes in displeasure. He let out a chuckle but did not expose her act. âI just came to take a look.â
Everyone crowded around him and paid special attention, fearful of upsetting him in any way.
âMr. Ford, this is the young actress who reported on set today. The other is her dance teacher,â
someone from the side reported to Weston.
His gaze landed on Stella before looking away, brows raised. âIs that so? Do you mean to say that the crew lacks actors so badly it had to drag a dance teacher to an audition?