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Olivia had been spoiled retten since childhood , always wearing her emotions on her sleave . Even when she tried to concast them , that fickor el featured a worry was still discemible .
What exactly did Aris say to her ? Russell wondered ,
In Russell’s memory , Olivia had never feared anything . Almost nothing could intimidate her .
Meeting Russell’s probing gaze , Aria coolly turned her head . As her eyes swept past Olivia , her gaze hardened with frosty intensity
It was clear that Sara’s injuries were connected to Olivia .
‘ Was Sara’s capture by the Solemnity Guild also connected to Olivia ? ‘ Russell frowned .
Aria rose to her feet .
The director had just finished packing up the prop box , swearing to himself he wouldn’t let them lay a finger on it again .
No matter how good the quality was , it couldn’t withstand another fall .
“ Russell , my foot hurts so bad … ” Olivia whimpered , her voice weak and pleading .
Her face twisted in agony , the pain nearly making her pass out .
After a moment’s hesitation , Russell bent down and scooped Olivia into his arms , Before leaving , he shot Aria a long , searching look .
The director was completely absorbed in the box , oblivious to the undercurrents swirling among the three .
He bent down to pick up the box , but lost his grip and it slipped across the floor .
Aria smiled at the director . “ Need a hand with that ? ”
The director quickly shook his head . “ No , I’m fine . ”
‘ Weird , ‘ he thought . ‘ She picked up the box like it was nothing , so why does it feel so heavy to me ? Could I really be weaker than a girl ? ”
The director mustered all his strength and , with trembling arms , managed to lift the box . But after just two shaky steps , his legs gave out . The box was so heavy that he couldn’t even muster the strength to set it down properly .
“ Quick ! Quick ! It’s gonna fall !! ”
Aria swiftly took the box . “ Lead the way , Sir . ”
The director stared at her blankly , utterly astonished . “ Y … you … how can you be this strong ? ”
This was downright humiliating .
A skinny girl like her lifted it with ease , yet he couldn’t even budge it .
Aria wasn’t born strong . She developed her strength through training . She said casually , “ I just take practice , ”
The director was walking ahead when he suddenly stopped . “ So you did that on purpose ? You deliberately … dropped the box on Olivia’s foot ? ”
Aria responded with a knowing smile , and the director read her meaning perfectly .
“ You’ve got some nerve ! Olivia’s going to get back at you for this .”
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She shrugged . No worries . ”
The director sighed . “ Next time , please be careful with my valuable props , okay ? ”
Arla tilted her head . “ Don’t worry , Mr. Nicholson’s footing the bill anyway . ”
The director was stunned .
Now that made sense .
After all , that troublemaker Olivia was Russell’s responsibility , so it’s only fair he footed
the
bill .
With that thought , the director walked with a spring in his step . “ After moving this box , go hang out with Vanessa . You don’t need to do this kind of work . The crew will handle it . ”
“ Alright , thank you , Sir . ”
“ Don’t mention it .”
Aria was such a polite girl . The director’s impression of
improving even further .
Vanessa finished her makeup and got ready to film her scene , with Aria watching from the sidelines .
The director shouted , “ Action ! ”
As her co – star appeared , Vanessa instantly flashed a sultry smile , only to falter momentarily when she caught sight of Aria in her peripheral vision .
“ Cut ! ”
The director asked , “ Vanessa , you’re too slow ! What’s on your mind ? Try again . ”
After that , Vanessa flubbed several more takes , each time failing to nail the right smile .
Now Aria understood . The problem was her .
She smiled helplessly , gestured for Vanessa to look in another direction , then quietly turned and walked away .
Vanessa looked up at the sky with a wry smile .
With her best friend here , she couldn’t act at all .
That afternoon , Russell arrived on set without Olivia , who was reportedly in the hospital recuperating from a muscle strain .
Aria had calculated the position beforehand , ensuring Olivia wouldn’t be seriously hurt . After all , her goal was never to make an enemy .
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