Chapter 479
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.”
