Chapter 346
The Remorseful Brothers
Chapter 346 âWeâre all here to discuss serious matters, and having outsiders around makes it hard to speak openly,â
Farrell clicked his tongue a few times and took a small sip of tea, âIf thereâs no sincerity, thereâs no need to force it. Although I came today out of respect for Rose, my time is very precious,â he said, tapping the luxury watch on his wrist.
Rose gave a hesitant smile, âFarrell, donât misunderstand. Madeline isnât insincere. Itâs just that this gentleman is her brother...
her real brother. So, heâs not exactly an outsider.â
Lucasâs brow furrowed into a deep line. He didnât know these people, but seeing their sleazy expressions, he, being a man, understood exactly what they were thinking.
âMadeline, letâs go, Lucas said, reaching out to take Madelineâs arm, but Chloe blocked him.
âWhat do you mean?â Chloe tilted her head slightly. âThis dinner is for Madeline, donât you understand? Itâs a huge opportunity, one that not everyone gets. If you take her away now, can you still provide her with such amazing opportunities in the future?â
âWe all know Madelineâs talent. Letâs not waste any more time. She just needs this one big break.â
Lucas pressed his lips together, breathing heavily, âWhat are you really planning? Donât think I canât see through it.â âMadeline, come with me!â
Lucas stubbornly grabbed Madelineâs arm, âListen to me, weâll get our chance sooner or later. These people donât seem trustworthy, donât be fooled by them.â
Rose didnât say much, she just looked at Madeline. âMadeline, why donât you search online for the new series Farrell is working on? Check it out... isnât it a big project? Iâm not lying to you, but ultimately, the decision is yours.â âWeâre just here to have a simple meal and get to know each other. Is that really too much in the entertainment industry? Itâs not good to be too distant or arrogant.
Rose chuckled a bit, âLucas, do you actually think I went to all this trouble just to deceive her?â
Rose pulled out a chair and sat down.
She poured herself a glass of water and said, âThe food can be served now.â
The waiter quickly brought out a table full of gourmet dishes, which looked incredibly delicious. Under the light, the food appeared even more tempting, with mouthâwatering aromas filling the air.
Rose didnât wait for them and picked up her fork right away. âDirectors, donât wait any longer; start eating! Iâm going to make a guest appearance in Farrellâs new show. If it hadnât been for him back then, I wouldnât have gotten my chance to shine.â
Farrell clinked glasses with Rose, laughing, âYeah, back then, so many people wanted to be in my show. Iâve been refining my skills abroad these past few years, or else these new faces wouldnât be around. Making someone famous is too easy for me.â
Chloe listened and sneaked a glance at Madeline. âAs a rookie, itâs hard not to be tempted by such influential people. Could Madeline really turn down Farrellâs offer?â
Chloe swirled her glass thoughtfully. If Madeline decided to stay for dinner, they planned to drug her. What happened here could very well be tomorrowâs entertainment headlines.
Chloe felt a thrill of excitement as she thought, âMadeline pretending to be so pure and untouchable. Wouldnât a strong dose knock her off balance and make her lose her composure?â
Chloe smirked, lowering her gaze slightly, making sure Madeline couldnât see her expression.
âMadeline, Lucas said as he sat down next to her and gave her sleeve a gentle tug. âCome with me for a bit.â
Madeline glanced at Lucas from the corner of her eye and followed him out.
The hallway was quiet, with barely anyone around.
Madeline crossed her arms, leaning against the corner of the hallway. âAlright, whatâs going on?â
âCanât you tell? Somethingâs off about these people. I just looked up this director, Farrell. Do you know why he was out of the industry for two years?â Lucas asked urgently. âHe was sued for harassing actresses on set. He got blacklisted for two years and 1/2 D Chapter 346 now heâs back.â
1 âHanging out with people like that is just asking for trouble,â Lucas insisted. He especially wanted to mention the two women, who clearly didnât seem trustworthy at all.
Madeline chuckled, âDo you really think Iâm blind? Thereâs not a single decent person among them. But since Rose and Chloe went to so much trouble to set this up for me, why would I run?â
A teasing glint flickered in Madelineâs eyes, âWhy not just go with the flow?â
âHuh? What do you mean?â Lucas scratched his head, âAre you planning to...â
âJust watch,â Madeline said as she turned back to the lounge. Her attitude improved a lot as she sat down and chatted with everyone.
Farrell had a fondness for newcomers in the entertainment industry. Snowy was a naive beauty, untouched by the worldly ways, with innocence, vitality, and a bit of stubborn foolishnessâthinking she could reach the top through her own efforts.
He took pleasure in having these types of girls under his control. Although they usually had strong mental fortitude, after going through his games repeatedly, they would eventually lose hope, and their eyes would become empty with numbness. Farrell loved to destroy a shy and timid flower.
âMadeline, right? You have great potential, and this role is perfect for you. Just join my production, and I guarantee youâll become a sensation overnight.â Farrell pointed to Rose. âLook at Rose; sheâs incredibly popular now. No matter where she goes, people praise her, she has limitless opportunities, and scripts are always available to her. Thatâs what fame is. The entertainment industry is harsh, and for an unknown actress, breaking through is really tough. But I like working with newcomers, so meeting me is your lucky break.â
âThatâs wonderful,â Madeline raised her glass. âThank you, Farrell, for the opportunity. Maybe we can have a private conversation.â
Farrell almost laughed out loud, âAlright, alright, as long as you get it.â
âI should thank you two as well,â Madeline said, holding the bottle as she poured more wine for Chloe and Rose. âYouâve both given me such a generous gift. I never expected you to be so kind; what a surprise...â
While pouring the wine, Madeline let a faint powder from under her fingernails slip into their glasses. The particles were so tiny that they went unnoticed. After all, at this table, Madeline seemed like the innocent one. Who would have thought this supposedly innocent girl had sharp fangs hidden?
âOnce I hit it big, Iâll definitely return the favor.â
Chloe couldnât help but burst into laughter at such silly talk. Getting famous? Dream on! Today, sheâs going to face public disgrace. After causing her so much trouble, sheâs definitely not someone who repays evil with good!