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Aria swung the door wide open . “ Come on in , everyone ! ”
Jonathan was the first to step in , gasping in amazement . “ This is my first time in a luxury mansion . The decoration here is stunning ”
Tina glanced at Calista , smiled brightly , and walked inside . “ We’re going to be imposing on the gorgeous Aria today ! ”
Aria shot her another look , her expression complicated and hard to read .
Tina pretended not to notice Aria’s look .
Calista glanced around , envy sparkling in her eyes . “ Aria’s parents are so good to her . They can buy her a mansion like this on a whim . I begged my parents for ages , but all I ever got was a measly yacht , never a proper mansion . ”
Vanessa nudged her arm and teased , “ Calista , aren’t you supposed to be the internet queen ? How could you be so out of the loop ? My dear Aria bought this place all on her own . Don’t you know she has nothing to do with the Saxon family ? ”
Calista feigned sudden realization . “ Oh , I am out of the loop ! Aria , you’re impressive , making this much money in your early twenties . Unlike me , still toiling away as just another wage slave in showbiz . ”
Vanessa inwardly cursed at Calista but maintained a sweet smile as she threw an arm around her shoulders , laughing , “ Come on , Calista , you must be joking . Everyone knows the Archer family has billions of dollars in assets . You’d still be a wealthy heiress even if you never developed in showbiz .
“ Speaking of real work bees , Mr. Morgan here is the genuine article . Even someone like me , who mooches off my bestie , would be too embarrassed to call myself a working stiff . ”
While praising Jonathan , Vanessa put on a show of false modesty , taking the opportunity to slip in a subtle dig at Calista .
Jonathan , the least prominent among them , burst out laughing as well . “ Ms. Ward , that compliment hit the spot . ”
With the heavyweights clashing , a small fry like him knew better than to chime in . He didn’t want to risk offending anyone .
Jonathan shot Tina a pleading look .
Tina shrugged helplessly at Jonathan . Then , Jonathan turned to Luther , steering the conversation his way . “ Mr. Shaw is being his usual introverted self , as always , ” he joked .
Sure enough , Calista’s attention landed on him . She chuckled and said , “ Luther is a classic introvert . Getting him to say a word is like pulling teeth . ”
Everyone in showbiz knew Calista was pursuing Luther . She’d even joined the industry specifically for him .
When Lorelai went abroad , she asked her junior , Luther , to show his face for some exposure in her place . As soon as Calista found out , she showed up too .
Everyone sat down on the sofa . Aria said , “ I’ll go get some fruit . ”
“ No need , no need , ” Finn waved off , signaling to two crew members .
Moments later , a serving cart rolled up to the doorway , laden with different desserts and fresh fruit .
“ Ms. Saxon , you and Vanessa can move these over to the table , ” Finn said .
Vanessa , used to it , joined Aria in moving the snacks onto the coffee table .
Calista took a bite of fruit , putting on an exaggerated look of bliss . “ Aria , your culinary skills are simply divine . It’s an honor to taste something made by
your own hands . “ .
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Aria corrected bluntly , “ I don’t cook . This isn’t my work . ”
Calista’s lips twitched as she shot finn a dissatisfied look . “ Mr. Greer , this isn’t according to the script . Weren’t the fruits and desserts supposed to be prepared by the host ? ”
She asked quite bluntly , not worried about saying the wrong thing . After all , the production team could edit it out later .
Finn forced an awkward smile . “ Ms. Saxon isn’t working with a script . Just improvise and be selves . ”
As long as they don’t come to blows , ‘ Finn thought , ‘ I can edit together a drama – free episode , just pure harmony !
Tina stared at Calista , frowning in displeasure . ‘ Why is she targeting Aria when they don’t know each other ? ‘ she wondered .
Calista immediately put on a sweet smile . She said , “ Oh , so that’s it . I thought Aria had it out for me and was deliberately targeting me . ”