"Yes yes, she's coming, she's on her way, but she's a little stuck in traffic," Liam declared as he got off the phone, while they sat at a table in the restaurant. "Canada for you," Brindle murmured. "Thank you so much for what you're doing for Mrs. Kiara," she added. Liam nodded with a smile. "On a scale of 1 to 10, how quickly do you think she is going to recover?" Brindle asked. "8.5, ma'am," Liam responded. "Oh, I see," Brindle said, nervously smiling as she scratched the back of her head. "I just hope it's quicker," Brindle added, with a bittersweet smile as she turned to Richard and placed her hands on his. "I hope you don't make it," Brindle uttered in her head as she looked at Richard, still wearing a smile. "Are you going to stay here for a long time?" Brindle asked as she turned to Liam. "I can't tell for now. Mrs. Kiara's recovery will determine that," Liam said. "Oh, she's almost here," Liam said as a message popped up on his phone. "There she is," Liam said as

"For now, we can't determine who will take the Female Lead position for this movie, but for the Male lead, Sébastien would fit the role," Mr. Noah said. "It's between you and whoever Mr. Whimper would bring, and we'll see who will take it from there." "But you know, Natalie isn't just any actress; she's a multi-award winner, one of the best actresses in the world. So, asking her to compete with whoever might not be the best move for our brand," Tony said. "This isn't a competition; it's a collaboration to help extend both productions," Mr. Noah said, trying to clarify himself. "It is! That is where you are getting it all wrong," a heavily voiced individual interjected as he walked closer. "It's a competition," the voice repeated as it drew nearer. "Ah, Mr. Whimper, you're here. Welcome," Mr. Noah said as he stood up and extended his hand for a handshake. "Natalie, nice to meet you again," Mr. Whimper said with a heavy laugh as he approached. His eyes crinkled at the corners as he

"Well, well, well, see who we have here, the outdated, outmoded Natalie," Brindle said with folded arms as she walked toward Natalie immediately upon her entering the casting house. "I thought you wouldn't show your face here after yesterday," she added."I know that's exactly what you want for me to cower in fear. But guess what? I won't let you have that satisfaction. I'm here to prove myself, and I won't let you or anyone else stand in my way. I've spent years honing my craft, perfecting myself. I am the master of my domain and you think I will stumble" Natalie said, staring her down. "I will take my leave, Mrs. Brindle Wood," she said with a grin as she walked away but then turned back around to face Brindle once more. "Oh, my bad, I forgot you both are not yet married for you to bear that last name. Is that ever going to happen? Looks like it's taking forever," she said, smiling, and then walked away.Brindle stood there, looking furious as she watched her leave. "You are so annoy

"What do you mean, you saw her with someone else?" Mr. Whimper said heavily."There was someone coming out of her place, and he usually goes there and comes out," the man replied. "I think he might be her new catch. Why don't you just let her go, sir? you deserve better" he suggested.Mr. Whimper's eyes burned with fury as he furiously pushed the man against the wall, his hands choking the man's neck. "Hey, watch what you say! Watch your mouth, boy!" he growled. "Don't tell me what to do; you're not paid for that!, no woman is better than my Natalie""S-sir, I-I didn't mean to say that," the man struggled to say, his words cut off as he gasped for air.Mr. Whimper pulled away, his steps heavy as he seethed with rage. "Go and find out who that is and bring him to me. Who dares have an eye on a flower I already have my eyes on? There is no way. She can't have anyone else apart from me," he snarled."I will," the man said, stammering as he nodded his head hastily, still coughing as he wal