Chapter 388
The director gave a knowing smick. “That’s actly the dynamic we’re going for. As for friends, we never said they had to be industry paši. I think Ana. would be perfect.”
Vanessa didn’t answer immediately. “Let me check with Aria first.”
“Alright, no rush”
Inside the private dining room.
The private dining room was wrapped in such a thick, stifling silence, it felt as if someone had hit the mute button. Even the waitstaff delivering food instinctively showed their steps, moving with exaggerated caution.
Willie was about to speak up, but seeing the story look on Tina’s face, he thought better of it,
Dinner ended in heavy silence, and the four of them left together.
Aria and Owen walked ahead, while Tina and Willie trailed a few pices behind.
“Are you heading back tonight?” Aria asked Owen.
“Tomorrow’s Saturday. I’ll head back Sunday afternoon. Since I’m already here, might as well stay a couple more days” Owen gated into the distance, asking with feigned casualness, “Which hotel are you staying at?”
Aria paused briefly before answering. “The hotel at the film studio… you…7a
Aria asked, “Are you heading there too?”
vousness grip him and nodded. “The film studio complex in Kanit City has replica a palace sets. I thought I’d spend tomorrow
Owen felt a strange nervous exploring the area first.”
The implication was that he was staying at the film studio hotel
Listening to their stilted, awkward exchange, Tina rolled her eyes and stepped forward. “What he really means is, he wants to share a room with you.”
Owen’s heart seized up, his Adam’s apple bobbing hard as he choked out, “No!”
Ana rolled her eyes and shot Tina a withering glare. “Stop jumping to conclusions. We’re not together.”
“Seriously?”
Tina glanced at Owen’s poorly concealed expression, then at Aria’s indifferent, wooden stare
“Hahahal
She stood there, doubled over with uncontrollable hughter, her whole body shaking.
Tina never expected that Aria, despite being divorced, turned out to be such a stift, unresponsive person.
She was really fed up with her.
Aria rolled her eyes
Was it really that funny?
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Chapter 368
Tina gave Owen a somewhat sympathetic look, but a trace of glee at a misfortune flickered in his eyes.
“Poor Owen…” she drew out the words and walked away in a very good mood.
Willie hurried her her, casting a quick glance at Aria as he passed by
She wasn’t lying to him. She really was single.
After dinner, Willie realized that Aria was the quiet type.
But they hit it off right away when they first met, so she probably had feelings for him,
‘Good thing I got her contact info, Willie thought to himself.
Willie tore his gaze away and hurried after Tina.
Owen caught the look on Willie’s face. After a moment’s hesitation, he said, “Wille doesn’t seem all that trustworthy.”
Aria asked, “You noticed that too!”
‘So she knew all along, Owen realized.
His eyes crinkled with a smile.
As they passed by a hotel, Owen came to a stop. “I think I’ll stay here tonight”
Owen noticed Aria had no intention of stopping and figured she was staying at another hotel.
Alter Tina’s blunt remark just now, Owen figured it would be way too awkward to share a room with Aria.
Aria looked at Owen, her eyes d
deep with thought. “How about we walk a bit further and stay somewhere else?”
“Sure, that works,” Owen replied calmly
From the moment they met at the film studio gates, Aria had been quietly studying Owen
For the first time, she witnessed how quickly a person’s expression could shift in mere seconds.
His eyes brightened briefly before returning to normal. Noticing her watching him, he quickly averted his gaze and checked his watch. “It’s eight. Are you heading straight back?”
His tone was deliberately casual, no different from usual.
He looked at her, his gaze deliberately blank and calm.
It was as if what had just happened was merely a figment of Aria’s imagination.
Owen liked her.
Aria was certain of it now.
Maybe he realized she had no feelings for him, so he kept his feelings hidden.
Ana’s fingers tightened unconsciously, a whirl of emotions churning within her.
09:50. FH 200m
