Chapter 94
Seraphina had never planned to enter the entertainment industry, nor did she intend to hire an assistant. Her role wasn’t significant, and her part would wrap up soon, leaving little for an assistant to do. So, she politely said. “I don’t need an assistant for now.”
Still trying, Cora said. “Ms. Johnson, you might not need one now, but you’ll need one eventually. I’m really experienced and will handle everything perfectly for you.”
“I’m sorry, but I truly don’t plan on hiring an assistant Seraphina gently declined.
Suddenly, tears welled up in Cora’s eyes. “Ms. Johnson, I already quit my last job and am now unemployed. Please, just let me follow you for a few days and do some odd jobs.”
Seraphina hesitated but still turned Cora down. I’m sorry. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to help Cora, but she wasn’t interested in befriending someone too calculative. They mostly weren’t sincere.
Just then, a staff member called Seraphina for her scene. She stood up and apologized again. “Sorry about this, Cora.”
Cora didn’t respond, holding back her tears.
Seraphina left.
Wiping her tears, Cora’s gaze turned cold as she watched Seraphina walk away.
All the while, Catherine had been silently sipping her coffee. She smiled at Cora, “Cora, right? My assistant is about to leave, and I could use someone new. Would you like to be my assistant!”
Cora was stunned. Her face lit up as she looked at Catherine, brimming with gratitude. “Of course, Catherine. I’d be honored” Catherine was a huge star. Being her assistant would instantly elevate her status. She thought, ‘Hmph. Seraphina, you’re just a newbie. Who are you to put on airs with me?
Clarence hung up the phone just as his secretary brought in a cup of coffee. “Mr. Vanderbilt, your coffee, she said.
Leave it here, Clarence replied, turning his attention back to the computer.
The secretary put down the coffee and left. Just as she arrived at the door, Randy came in, holding a parcel.
Randy approached the desk, gently placing the parcel down. “Mr. Vanderbilt, your parcel. Would you like to open it now?” Clarence gave it a glance and nodded.
Randy quickly found a utility knife and sliced open the seal but refrained from opening it further.
Clarence stood up, took his coffee, and gestured for Randy to take his seat. “Review this file and give me a summary
“Understood,” Randy replied, sitting down to work.
Clarence took a sip of his coffee with one hand while using the other to open the parcel, pulling out a large manila envelope. Setting his coffee aside, he took out its contents. It was a photograph
The room fell into an uneasy silence. Even Randy, who focused on the documents, suddenly felt a chilling tension fill the A shiver ran down his spine. He turned his head slightly, catching sight of Clarence, whose expression had turned icy as he stared at the photo in his hand.
Randy was stunned as he saw something familiar in Clarence’s lowered gaze. It was the kind of look that only appeared when
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Clarence was consumed with fury. He immediately stood up. “Mr. Vanderbilt?”
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Clarence snapped out of his trance, his eyes flashing even sharper. He tilted the photo downward, deliberately shielding it from Randy’s view.
Randy understood that the photograph was the source of the problem, but he didn’t dare ask any questions. He noticed Clarence’s hand tremble slightly as he gripped the photo. Then, without a word, Clarence tore it in half, again and again, until the pieces were nothing but confetti crushed in his fist,
“Get out,” Clarence ordered coldly.
Randy stood frozen, wished to speak but stopped on a second thought, and left the office. He thought, In this atmosphere, saving anything would be a mistake. Even one word could be fatal.”
Randy had worked alongside Clarence for years and had never seen him restrain his anger like this before. But the more controlled Clarence seemed, the more terrifying the storm brewing beneath. ‘What is in that photo? he thought.
Meanwhile, Seraphina had wrapped up an early shoot and sent Clarence a WhatsApp message: [Just finished. Waiting for you to come back.]
After sending the text, Seraphina made her way to the parking lot. Her phone rang. She assumed it was Clarence, only to
find out it was Barbara. “Barb?”
“Busy, superstar?” Barbara teased.
“Just finished shooting, Seraphina teased back, “What’s up Trying to hang out with me? I might have to check my schedule first”
“I don’t care if you’re a big celebrity or just a regular person. When I want to hang out, your schedule doesn’t matter,” Barbara replied with mock authority. “You better not change, no matter what.”
“Of course, I won’t change, Seraphina said sweetly. “You, Barbara Wright, will always be my number one.”
“And what about Clarence?” Barbara asked.
Seraphina laughed softly, “Number one among my girlfriends.”
Barbara sighed. “There it is. Ignoring your friends for a guy.”
“By the way, have you reached your fitness goal yet?” Seraphina asked.
“Five more pounds,” Barbara replied. “I’ve been hitting the gym every day, toning my muscles. I’ll have abs soon.”
“Barb, I still don’t get why you’re working so hard. You’ve been happy with your curvy figure for over twenty years You must’ve been motivated by something or someone. Is it really because of Frank?” Seraphina’s voice suddenly rose in surprise.
Barbara’s heart skipped a beat. “What…what are you talking about?”
just saw Frank, Seraphina said. “He just got out of the car.”
Barbara was silem for a moment. “He’s here for filming?”
“Probably. He’s coming over, I’ll talk to you later,” Seraphina said lowering her phone.
Frank had already walked up to Seraphina, exuding an air of nobility and elegance. “Ms. Johnson.” He greeted her. “Just finished for the day?” He knew she was working on a project directed by his father.
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“Yeah. What about you? Are you shooting night scenes? Seraphina asked.
Frank nodded. “Yes,
s, I’ll be filming until to
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“Night shoots are exhausting Seraphina said.
Frank shrugged lightly. “It’s part of the job. No matter how tiring you have to keep going.”
Seraphina smiled, “True enough.”
Frank said. “Well, I should get going. See you around.”
“Bye, Seraphina replied. As she watched Frank walk away, she raped her phone back to her ear. “See? Being an actor is tough, even for someone with as much privilege and connections as Frank. Hard work is still indispensable to success. Nothing comes easy”
Barbara said, “Exactly. He’s so excellent. I’m sure he’ll be a huge star.”
“Why are you sounding so gentle, like you’re praising the one you admire?” Seraphina teased, catching the shift in Barbara’s
tone.
I’m always gentle.” Barbara deflected. “Anyway, Sera, are you filming tomorrow?”
Seraphina said. Tve got ballroom dance lessons in the morning and a shoot in the afternoon.”
