Stella shook her head. She seemed unaffected. âIâm fine.â
Bradley was relieved that she was not evasive about the matter, like Angelina was.
Guinevere walked to the group. Before she could speak, Bradley spoke first.
âI saw you chatting with the producer earlier. What were you talking about?â He initiated the conversation with Guinevere.
Guinevere smiled and said, âIt seems like youâre paying attention to me too. I thought your attention was only on these two now.â As she spoke, she glanced at Stella and Angelina.
She seemed to be implying something, but she maintained her politeness on the surface.
Bradley did not explain too much about Stella and Angelina to her. Instead, he talked about other preparations.
Guinevere went along with him and talked about the same thing. Then, she suggested, âThe producer said heâd like to meet you. Why donât we go over and talk?â
Bradley hesitated a little upon hearing that. After a short moment, he nodded in agreement and left with Guinevere.
He could tell that Angelina was very uncomfortable. Besides, Stellaâs relationship with Guinevere had been awkward and tense. Leaving with Guinevere at this time was the best choice.
After they left, Angelina breathed a sigh of relief. She was still holding the wine glass in her hand, and her fingertips were a little pale. âI was so scared. I was afraid that I might say or do something wrong,â
Stella smiled. âIs it that bad?â
âHow is it not? Havenât you seen the terrible things that happen to those who offend Guinevere...â Angelina was still chattering.â Mr. Lane isnât the scariest in this crew. Itâs Guinevere. If you accidentally upset her without knowing, sheâll quietly dispose of you without warning. Who wouldnât be scared of her?â
Stella smiled and said nothing.
Angelina noticed Stellaâs reaction and stopped talking about Guinevere. âOkay, letâs not talk about her anymore... Itâs a headache. Do you see the actress over there? Thatâs my idol!â
Angelina suddenly got a little excited and grabbed Stellaâs hand. âI want to go over and say hi to her...â
âGo ahead. She seems friendly.â
Angelina hesitated for a while and finally gave in to the desire in her heart. She told Stella, âIâll go over and ask her for an autographed photo. Will you be okay alone?â
âGo ahead.â Stella nodded and watched her leave.
Joyce hesitated a little at first. When she saw that everyone around Stella had walked away, she understood what Guinevere meant by her words earlier.
Joyce was eager to give it a go. Besides, Guinevere would not let her go unless she did as told. Therefore, she mustered her courage and walked to Stella.
âElla, I canât believe you still have the guts to stay here!â Joyceâs voice was loud enough to attract the attention of the people around her.
Smith was still chatting with another client about business and did not notice her leaving. She assumed that Joyce would be obedient and stay low.
Stella frowned at her. âAre you trying to cause trouble again?â
âI didnât expect you to act like you donât care about anything! Iâve underestimated you. No wonder youâre willing to get involved in other peopleâs relationships!â
Stellaâs face immediately turned cold. She gave her a sharp look. âMind your words. You should know whoâs the real homewrecker.â
Joyce naturally knew the answer, but no mutual acquaintance that knew them both was present. She figured she could say anything she wanted.
âI didnât think youâd call me out first! Ella, I didnât expect you to be so disgusting. You hooked up with my man behind my back and refused to admit it! Iâve seen many people like you!â
She became more resentful as she said that and raised her hand to slap Stella.
Stella grabbed her wrist and shook her off. âStop being crazy here!â