Female Novel
Chapter 816
For the first time, Silas felt intimidated by another man. He squinted, sizing up Richard, who exudedan air of authority.
But Silas was not one to back down. He straightened his body and tried to make himself appeartaller. "I'm not afraid to play this game with you."
Richard remained silent and left the room, understanding Silas's decisive look.
As Silas watched him go, he couldn't shake off the feeling of being threatened. Frustration boiledwithin him.
"What's he so smug about? He broke up with her, yet he's here trying to intimidate me," he mutteredto himself, clenching his fist in frustration.
Initially, Silas considered telling Pearl about Richard's visit. But then he hesitated, realizing Pearlmight think Richard still loves her and may stir up old feelings between them.
He decided to keep it to himself.
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Esther returned to work after taking a few days off to recover.novelbin
During the shoot, Winona's disruptive behavior caused tension on set, much to Esther's annoyance.But Esther held back from criticizing Winona since they were on set. She simply reminded Winonato be serious.
Winona grinned at Esther. "Este, you know what? Rick spent 40 million to help me—"
Esther rolled her eyes. "I don't care if Rick spent 40 million, 4 billion, or 40 billion. You have to doyour job seriously." She then felt quite pleased with herself for scolding her.
Winona had always been spoiled, so she didn't take Esther's frank criticism kindly. "How dare yousay that? Aren't you here because of some connections?"
Esther, hands on her hips, retorted sharply, "So what if I did use my connections? If I have them,why shouldn't I use them? Besides, I'm more popular than you. We're not even on the same level."
This hit a nerve with Winona. She attempted to slap Esther, but her wrist was caught firmly beforeshe could.
Shocked, Winona turned to see Pearl, expression unreadable, holding her wrist. Winona's panicwas palpable. "You're hurting me," she complained.
With a forceful push, Pearl sent Winona stumbling to the ground, the momentum causing her to fallhard and her arms to ache from the impact.
"How dare you!" Winona began to scold, but upon noticing someone else entering, she quicklyshifted to a more pitiful tone. "Why did you push me? I didn't do anything wrong."
Pearl guessed Richard must have arrived, given Winona's quick change of behavior. Turningaround, her guess was confirmed as she saw Richard standing a short distance away.
Their gazes met, both cool and composed.