Kiss me tender

Chapter 91

Eric said, "I respect your decision. Since you don't want to sign the contract, I won't force you." Therewas a touch of coldness in his tone. It seemed that he had been heart broken. Then he walked away toZack and others, leaving Melissa behind.

Hearing Eric's words, Melissa understood what he was thinking. He might be interested in her. But shehurt him eventually and hurt his self-esteem. But it's good for him to shrink back from difficulties, andthere was peaceful in the future. Melissa didn't want to get Eric involved, for she had already offendedColin alone, and she didn't want Eric to get into trouble because of her. So she thought it would be niceto let Eric leave the she hurt his feelings. Eric was so kind to her. She didn't want his career to beruined because of her.

When Eric walked in front of the crowd, he glanced at them and only gave them a slight smile. He hadalready suppressed the hard pressure on him in front of Melissa. Then he said to Zack indifferently, "I'mhere to sign a contract with your artist, don't you invite us to our office first and then talk to us?"

Hearing Eric's words, Zack was stunned for a while and then smiled. He felt that there was a chancefor them again. So he was very happy in his heart. He immediately smiled and said, "of course, ofcourse. I'm ready for everything. It's waiting for superstar Eric to enter my office. Come here, please!"

When Eric was about to leave with Zack, Woody lowered his head. Although Woody was angry, hecould do nothing about it. However, Junia was not resigned to the result. She yelled, "Eric! Are youleaving me behind, Eric?"

Eric and others looked back at her. Anna curled her lips in disdain.

Junia walked towards Eric with a hurt and aggrieved look on her face. She looked at him with pitifuleyes and said, "you promised me that you would come to sign the contract with me, but why did youchange to Zack's artist?"

"I've never said that I want to sign a contract with you, but I'm afraid that you've misunderstood. Maybeyou've heard the rumors from the company's top, but since the company set up a studio for me earlier, Isigned the contract on my own. The company will not interfere with my decision. I don't know whereMiss Junia had heard that I wanted to sign the contract with you."

Eric had his own studio two years ago, which was equivalent to a small entertainment company. Therewere a lot of staff including clothes, makeup artists, designers, cameramen, and even the scriptwriter.However, the studio only served for one person, and everyone worked for Eric. The fact that he had astudio meant that he was the boss of his kingdom. Everything was tailored for him.

In the entertainment circle, only a very large-scale star or a top-level star who was highly valued by acompany could have a studio. Even though Eric had signed a contract with a big company, there wasstill his own studio, and the company had to support his work unconditionally. It could be seen that thecompany attached great importance to Eric. So most of the film decisions, advertising endorsementand other contracts were decided by Eric and Woody, his agent. The company rarely interfered withhim, unless he made a serious mistake.

Hearing what Eric said, Woody coughed slightly. Then Woody came up to Junia and said in a lowvoice, "Miss Junia, I'm sorry. I wanted to help you with this matter, but now Eric has changed histendency temporarily. I can do nothing..."

With a false smile, Eric interrupted Woody coldly, "I didn't change my tendency temporarily. From thebeginning of our cooperation, I intend to sign the contract with the artist of Zack. Woody, please don'tput the blame on me if you do something behind my back."

Hearing this, Zack laughed even more happily in his heart behind them.

Junia's agent had been very angry for a long time. Hearing their conversation, she held Woody's handsand said, "Woody, what's wrong with you? We've been friends for so many years, but you've played a

trick on me in the end, haven't you?"

Seeing that Junia's agent and Woody were arguing, Eric smiled ironically. Ignoring them, he turnedaround and left. Zack took Eric to his office with a smile. Woody was tangled by Junia and others, andseeing that Eric's leaving. Woody was so anxious that he tried every means to get rid of them andchase after Eric.

But Woody couldn't handle it properly, Woody left Junia and her agent something to handle. Juniahated Zack more and at the same time she held a grudge against Melissa. However, Melissa didn'trealize the seriousness of the matter and didn't think too much. Seeing Eric and Zack leaving, shesurely bowed her head and followed them.

Melissa followed them, she saw Zack kept talking to Eric and constantly hitting up on Eric. Anna didn'twant to be outdone and actively flattered Eric. She got close to Eric's right and greeted him warmly.

Melissa followed them to the office. She suddenly stopped and dared not come in. Zack asked Annaand Eric come in first, and he himself came out to ask his assistant to bring tea to them. Melissagrasped his hand and said, "Zack, I have something to tell you."

Zack was a little annoyed at the moment. But when he remembered that Melissa had done him a bigfavor today. He asked patiently, "what's the matter?"

Melissa plucked up the courage to say, "Can you... Can you show me the contract of the movie now? Iwill pick up a few scripts and call the director to confirm the shooting arrangements."

At that moment, Zack frowned and said, "what's the rush? I will take my time to choose a script withyou after I finish this contract. Isn't it much easier than you to choose a script with me than you do ityourself?"novelbin

Melissa shook her head, "I can't wait for so many days. Now I'm willing to shoot anything, as long as Ican shoot. Because... " After hesitating for a while, she bit her lower lip and finally raised her head totell Zack frankly, "because my dad is sick, I need money now. So I want to sign an agreement as soonas possible and pay the advance for my dad's medical expenses. It's really urgent, so I can't wait foryou to finish the contract!"

Zack frown and asked, "How much does your father's illness cost? Why do you spend so much moneyon your father every year? And he is still ill."

Melissa said, "I think he will be fine if the operation will be all right and it can be performed successfully.So I keep paying for the medical bills. The thousands of dollars are a drop in the bucket salary, but it'sbetter than nothing. So please let me contact the director right now!"

Anna shouted in the office, "Zack, why does it take so long to get a cup of tea?"

"Oh, I am coming," said Zack. Then he wanted to leave. But Melissa still grabbed his hand and wantedto get the contract in his hand. The two of them kept on talking about the contract. After a while, Zackwas fed up with Melissa, so he said to her, "the contract wasn't given to you so easily. I don't have timeto get the contract from the resources department now. What about this? I have a call from the director.I've talked with him about the female supporting role for a long time, and the director agreed to give methe contract. But we haven't decided to give the role to Anna. You can call the director yourself and tellhim that you are my artist and tell him what kind of TV play you have played before. The director is kindof friend with me. He will agree with you to act in the movie, but it all depends on your ownperformance. If you are wise enough, he can give you more chances to act in the movie."

Melissa nodded and thought, 'Zack is really busy, she can give the director a call first. Then they candiscuss the contract later.' Zack then gave the director's phone number to Melissa, asked his assistantto serve tea and quickly went into his office.

Of course, Melissa didn't want to enter the office with Zack. She had got what she wanted and hurt Ericso much. It would be embarrassing for her to stay in the office. Besides, there was nothing to do withher? So she said goodbye to Zack and left.

Melissa didn't even enter the office, which made Eric even more upset. However, no matter how manythoughts he had in his mind, they only made him feel more frustrated. Outside the door, Melissahurriedly left with her phone in her hand. On seeing her retreating figure, a complicated feeling set inEric's heart.

Melissa meant to leave, but when passing by some bright glass, she found that her makeup was a littlemessy. The foundation and BB cream could not cover the red on her left face. So she rushed back tothe bathroom and wanted to fix her makeup. She didn't want the director to see her bad manner.

When Melissa was fixing her make-up in the bathroom, she didn't expect that Junia would suddenlycome in, followed by her assistant. Junia seemed unhappy and indignant, probably still sad about whathappened just now.

Melissa was stunned. She looked at Junia, a little embarrassed and didn't know what to do.

However, after casting a cold glance at her, Junia picked up her dress and went to the washroom. Herassistant took her bag and waited outside.

'What a bad luck! It's so embarrassing to use the same toilet with her. I'd better leave now, ' Melissathought. Melissa packed up her things and put them back into her bag. Then she was about to leave ina hurry.

However, at this time, Junia turned back and coldly said to Melissa, "stop! Did I permit you to leave?"

Almost at the same time, Junia's assistant rushed to the gate with conditioned reflex and blockedMelissa's way.

Hearing that, Melissa realized that it was not easy for her to leave today. She just stood there calmly,looked back at Junia while clenching her handbag in both hands. "What can I do for you, Miss Junia?"Melissa asked.

All of a sudden, an ironic smile appeared on Junia's delicate face, which didn't match her appearanceand manner at all. She walked towards Melissa, folded her arms in front of her chest, looked at Melissaarrogantly and said, "don't you think you should give me an explanation?"

Not to be outdone, Melissa looked at her coldly, "why should I explain it to you?" Meanwhile, Melissagot a little annoyed. 'Are these people being praised and have bad temper?' Thought Melissa. Forexample, Junia was considered herself to be the queen when she was flattered by many people. Shealways behaved like a queen when she talked to others. Of course, Melissa would not accommodateherself to such people, accommodate to them would only make them more arrogant, such asAnna