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The director gave a knowing smick . “ That’s actly the dynamic we’re going for . As for friends , we never said they had to be industry paši . I think Ana . would be perfect . ”
Vanessa didn’t answer immediately . “ Let me check with Aria first . ”
“ Alright , no rush ”
Inside the private dining room .
The private dining room was wrapped in such a thick , stifling silence , it felt as if someone had hit the mute button . Even the waitstaff delivering food instinctively showed their steps , moving with exaggerated caution .
Willie was about to speak up , but seeing the story look on Tina’s face , he thought better of it ,
Dinner ended in heavy silence , and the four of them left together .
Aria and Owen walked ahead , while Tina and Willie trailed a few pices behind .
“ Are you heading back tonight ? ” Aria asked Owen .
“ Tomorrow’s Saturday . I’ll head back Sunday afternoon . Since I’m already here , might as well stay a couple more days ” Owen gated into the distance , asking with feigned casualness , “ Which hotel are you staying at ? ”
Aria paused briefly before answering . “ The hotel at the film studio … you … 7a
Aria asked , “ Are you heading there too ? ”
vousness grip him and nodded . “ The film studio complex in Kanit City has replica a palace sets . I thought I’d spend tomorrow
Owen felt a strange nervous exploring the area first . ”
The implication was that he was staying at the film studio hotel
Listening to their stilted , awkward exchange , Tina rolled her eyes and stepped forward . “ What he really means is , he wants to share a room with you . ”
Owen’s heart seized up , his Adam’s apple bobbing hard as he choked out , “ No ! ”
Ana rolled her eyes and shot Tina a withering glare . “ Stop jumping to conclusions . We’re not together . ”
“ Seriously ? ”
Tina glanced at Owen’s poorly concealed expression , then at Aria’s indifferent , wooden stare
“ Hahahal
She stood there , doubled over with uncontrollable hughter , her whole body shaking .
Tina never expected that Aria , despite being divorced , turned out to be such a stift , unresponsive person .
She was really fed up with her .
Aria rolled her eyes
Was it really that funny ?
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Tina gave Owen a somewhat sympathetic look , but a trace of glee at a misfortune flickered in his eyes .
“ Poor Owen … ” she drew out the words and walked away in a very good mood .
Willie hurried her her , casting a quick glance at Aria as he passed by
She wasn’t lying to him . She really was single .
After dinner , Willie realized that Aria was the quiet type .
But they hit it off right away when they first met , so she probably had feelings for him ,
‘ Good thing I got her contact info , Willie thought to himself .
Willie tore his gaze away and hurried after Tina .
Owen caught the look on Willie’s face . After a moment’s hesitation , he said , “ Wille doesn’t seem all that trustworthy . ”
Aria asked , “ You noticed that too ! ”
‘ So she knew all along , Owen realized .
His eyes crinkled with a smile .
As they passed by a hotel , Owen came to a stop . “ I think I’ll stay here tonight ”
Owen noticed Aria had no intention of stopping and figured she was staying at another hotel .
Alter Tina’s blunt remark just now , Owen figured it would be way too awkward to share a room with Aria .
Aria looked at Owen , her eyes d
deep with thought . “ How about we walk a bit further and stay somewhere else ? ”
“ Sure , that works , ” Owen replied calmly
From the moment they met at the film studio gates , Aria had been quietly studying Owen
For the first time , she witnessed how quickly a person’s expression could shift in mere seconds .
His eyes brightened briefly before returning to normal . Noticing her watching him , he quickly averted his gaze and checked his watch . “ It’s eight . Are you heading straight back ? ”
His tone was deliberately casual , no different from usual .
He looked at her , his gaze deliberately blank and calm .
It was as if what had just happened was merely a figment of Aria’s imagination .
Owen liked her .
Aria was certain of it now .
Maybe he realized she had no feelings for him , so he kept his feelings hidden .
Ana’s fingers tightened unconsciously , a whirl of emotions churning within her .
09:50 . FH 200m