Chapter 124
Ellinor crinkled her brows when she heard that manâs name, âDo I really have to go with you? Can I not
Seeing her reluctance, Sheila shot back sharply. âEllinor, know your place! You're my assistant, you do a
Ellinor rubbed her temples, âAlright then.â
Just thinking about seeing Theo again gave her a headache, but Sheila clearly had no intention of lettir
She was dressed pretty low-key today. Theo might not even notice her.
"Sheila."
The middle-aged man from earlier slowly strolled over to call Sheila.
This was Sheila's godfather.
âSheila, Mr. Blanchet, and his group are upstairs. I'll take you to meet themâ he said.
Sheila sprang up from her chair with a delighted smile, âI'm ready, thanks, Godfather!â
Pollock smiled at her and then his gaze fell on Ellinor. His smile faded, âSheila, who's this? Why is she d
*
Sheila shot Ellinor a disdainful glance, then explained obediently, âGodfather, sheâs my assistant!"
Pollock, ever the gentleman, looked at Ellinor with clear disapproval, âWhy would you hire an assistant
this? It doesn't reflect well on you. I'll find you a better assistant when I get the chancelâ
Sheila shook her head, âGodfather, she grew up in the countryside. She had a hard time finding a job, s
Pollock looked touched and praised, âSheila, you're such a kind-hearted girl
Sheila smiled and looped her arm through Pollockâ,
âGodfather, enough about my assistant. Let's go meet Mr. Blanchel!*
âAlright, let's go
Watching Sheila's affected performance, a hint of irony flashed in Ellinorâs eyes as she followed them.
Downstairs was bustling with excitement, but the room upstairs was quiet and elegant.
Four distinguished men sat around a tea table, leisurely chatting, while a professional tea master brews
Pollock walked in with Sheila, offered a slight bow, and greeted them warmly. âMr. Blanchet, Mr. Wyton
Jonah Wyton took a sip of tea and looked up at them, laughing,
âOh, it's Pollock! Do you have any new work premiering soon?"
Pollock humbly waved his hand, âNo, no! I'm
preparing to shoot a new film, but I haven't found any investors yet! So I came to see if you four might
In the film industry, Pollock was widely regarded as a seasoned artist. But in front of real capitalists, he
office. How could you not find investors? I think you're intentionally leaving the opportunity for us to in
Of course, there were people lining up to invest, but they always wanted to meddle with his creative pr
On the other hand, these business elites were generous and viewed it as a game. They basically wouldr
made a loss.
Pollock immediately shook his head modestly, âThat's too much! What I earn from my films is just
a drop in the bucket for you guys!â
Jonah noticed the woman by Pollock's side and squinted at her, âIs this your latest actress?â
Pollock pushed Sheila forward and introduced her, âThis is Sheila, a somewhat famous actress in the cir
on. Every lead actress he picks is a beauty with charisma!â