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The next day, Phoebe’s shoulder injury was mostly healed, and she just needed to be discharged for recovery at home.
“Ms. Davidson, I’m here to pick you up,” said Caleb.
Seeing Caleb, Phoebe became happy and asked, “Did Kenny send you to pick me up?”
Caleb replied, “No, it was Mrs. Sinclair who sent me. The hotel has already been prepared for you.”
“Mrs. Sinclair?” Phoebe murmured in confusion, her smile instantly vanishing and her eyes losing their brightness.
Caleb and Ray were both key members of the Death Guild and close confidants of Kenneth. It was surprising that Caleb would call Ophelia “Mrs. Sinclair“.
Phoebe thought, ‘How can this be possible?‘
Caleb asked, “The hotel is booked for seven days at 300 dollars a day. Mrs. Sinclair asked if you’d like to pay in cash or by transfer.”
Phoebe was shocked.
However, Caleb kept a serious expression, acting with a strictly businesslike attitude.
Phoebe took a deep breath, maintained a gentle smile, and said, “Fiona, please make the transfer for me. Thank Elia for me.” Caleb drove Phoebe to the hotel and called Ophelia after leaving, “Mrs. Sinclair, Ms. Davidson has been dropped off at the hotel, she has transferred the money to me.”
Ophelia said, “Alright, keep the money. Consider it my gift for you and Barrett to buy cigarettes.”
After hanging up, Ophelia had already reached the West End.
The West End was selected as the filming location for With Love as My Cause due to its old, undeveloped neighborhoods, which provided a fitting backdrop for the story.
Additionally, the hotel hosting the film’s commencement ceremony was conveniently located nearby.
As soon as Ophelia entered the hotel lobby, she noticed a huge ad banner with the name of the film and the promotional photos taken just a few days ago.
Thomas played Franklin Edwards.
In the photo, he wore a perfectly tailored black suit, one hand holding his tie and the other in his pocket. He turned his head slightly, showing off his perfect side profile.
Rex played Aiden Grant.
He was wearing an army green hoodie under a denim jacket, with the hood partially up and headphones around his neck. With his hands in his pockets, he walked in the opposite direction of Franklin.
Aiden’s path led him to Freya Langley in a police uniform, played by Sharon.
All three of them looked stunningly attractive, and the promotional shot captured an especially artistic vibe.
However, Ophelia found it strangely odd.
She felt as though she were witnessing a rebellious teenager caught in the middle of a parental dispute.
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Once she started viewing it in that way, she could no longer see the story as it had originally been.
The scene was prepared, featuring a red banner that proclaimed [Wishing Success for the Film With Love as My Cause.]
The red background with yellow letters made it exceptionally eye–catching.
In front, a table was set with a white cloth and adorned with ceremonial items for blessings. Beside it, a camera was also covered with a white cloth.
James, as the director, led the crew in praying for good fortune.
Before shooting any movie or TV show, this kind of ritual was performed–it was a pre–filming custom that most people in the industry acknowledged.
However, Ophelia was not an insider, so she didn’t participate in the ceremony.
Instead, she timed her arrival perfectly, getting there right after that part of the event ended.
“Ophelia, morning!” Rex greeted Ophelia with the enthusiasm of a big friendly dog, his charming eyes sparkling like stars.
He was dressed in the same outfit as in the promo picture.
“Watch out, or I’ll report you,” Ophelia teased, glancing at Rex sideways. Only Clara could really keep Rex in line; she could cut off his allowance at any moment.
“No, Ophelia! I’m sorry. Don’t be so harsh!” Rex pleaded, looking pitiful.
Ophelia was just teasing Rex, but she couldn’t let him be too naughty.
Talking to her in such an intimate tone might get Rex in trouble if Kenneth, the jealous guy, ever heard of it.
Ophelia’s gaze shifted to Thomas and Sharon. Thomas was wearing a black suit from the promotional photo, topped with a charcoal gray coat, making him look much gentler than in the show.
Sharon called out to her, “Elia.”
Sharon walked up and linked her arm with Ophelia’s, smiling widely.
Ophelia couldn’t help but laugh.
Their faces no longer had the expressions of the Poker Face Allies they once were.
“Ms. Spencer, Sharon, have you eaten breakfast yet? I’ve brought sandwiches,” Thomas said, addressing Ophelia with the same respect and politeness as if she were a member of Sharon’s family.
“When did you bring sandwiches? How come I didn’t know about it?” Sharon looked at Thomas with curiosity.
He replied, “Mom made them this morning. I know you don’t eat while traveling. I brought milk, too. Let me go get them for you.”
Thomas was definitely a man of action. Before Sharon and Ophelia could say anything, he was already on his way.
“He’s so sweet! Just as you said, very thoughtful,” Ophelia raised an eyebrow and praised.
Sharon pursed her lips, watching Thomas’s back, and smiling unconsciously.
Seeing her face, Ophelia understood everything.
“Elia…” James and Kevin called Ophelia at the same time.
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Now, it was time to reveal the white cloth on the camera.
James and Kevin surprisingly agreed that Ophelia should be in the center position to unveil the white cloth.
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Ophelia was casually dressed today; she was just here to take a look. She hadn’t participated in the praying ceremony earlier, and now, being pulled by James to stand between them felt a bit awkward.
Ophelia placed her hand on the white cloth and took a photo.
The photographer counted, “Three, two, one.”
Then the white cloth was uncovered.
With a loud pop, several confetti tubes burst, releasing a shower of sparkling confetti.
Then the entire filming commencement ceremony was complete.
In the afternoon, the movie officially began filming.
The first scene depicted Aiden’s withdrawal from school following his father’s death, leading to a confrontation with a gang, which left him bruised.
Rex glanced at Ophelia, contemplating whether staging a fight in her presence was a poor decision. He pondered, “Would it tarnish my image as a good guy?‘
“How do you act out a fight scene?” Rex asked modestly.
James rubbed his forehead and thought, ‘Isn’t that something you’re supposed to excel at?‘
James just said, “Just take it easy when you’re acting it out.”
Rex’s face darkened as he licked his lips.
His performance in this part was actually quite good.
Ophelia gave a slight nod, and Rex immediately felt on top of the world.
Overall, his acting skills had seen a significant improvement, and his delivery of lines had also advanced greatly.
However, Rex often relied on Thomas to help him achieve the character’s emotional state. Whenever a scene demanded strong emotions, Rex struggléd, requiring James and Kevin to patiently guide him through it.
Rex yawned but quickly stood up straight as soon as he noticed Ophelia’s gaze, not daring to appear even slightly uninterested.
The scene was being filmed with camera angles switching back and forth, making Ophelia feel worn out just from watching.
Feeling she wasn’t needed there, she got up and planned to leave
“Elia, are you leaving?” Sharon asked.
“Yeah,” Ophelia replied, checking the time on her watch.
Sharon said, “Then I’ll go with you. I want to go to the supermarket we passed earlier and get some food for them.”
Ophelia smiled without saying anything, nodded, and glanced at Thomas, who was acting nearby.
Ophelia thought, ‘Sharon has finally learned to care for Thomas
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