A Night with Her Cruel Mate

Jean was looking at Julia and smiled as she spoke. "I need to apologize to everyone here about my relationship with Terence."

She gave a bow as she continued, "Terence and I are just friends. He helped me choose a birthday gift for Director Guo.

The last thing I wanted was to cause this misunderstanding. So I would like to say that I am genuinely sorry. Please focus on the movie and not my personal life."

But despite her denial, her ambiguous attitude towards the relationship aroused the curiosity of the media more.

Jean was in the hot seat. They bombarded her with questions, but she was ready with her answers. This went on for a while until she was finally able to get rid of them.

The new movie offered a good distraction as they turned their attention toward Director Guo. As Jean stepped off the stage, Julia approached her.

"Jean, what’s going on?" Julia looked angry. "Director Guo said you recommended me to him. What does this mean?"

Jean chuckled. "Director Guo promised that he wouldn't tell you. Alas! He broke his promise."

"Spare me the hypocrisy!" Julia cut her off. "What the hell do you want, Jean?"

Jean smiled. "Yes, it was me. I recommended you to Director Guo. Why? Is something wrong?" she asked Julia.

"Why don’t you just tell me what the hell you want?" Julia didn’t believe that Jean would be kind enough to get her the gig.

patience. "Look, I knew it would mean a lot for you to get an opportunity

right now, and I’m just trying to help. I mean you’re single now, and I just can’t bear to see you struggle on your

but her words felt like

reason I am in this position," Julia muttered

that you lost Terence. And it gave me a chance to get him. Things are going well between us, and you should know that we plan to

no one's blessing would mean

me what you want!" Julia

I just want you to have a chance to act—no ulterior motives. Do you honestly think I would

that Julia was still hesitant. "Look, no one's forcing you," Jean said as she was getting ready to leave. "You don’t have to accept it if

for me, so I need to go. But there‘s still time

like a loser. This was something she had always wanted, and the opportunity was finally within reach. But it was given to her by the one person she hated most. It made her feel sick to

a point to give them some space. But she wanted

look on her face. She told Consuela

she’s going to do?" Julia asked worriedly. "I

said, frowning. "But this can’t be

"I know Jean could never be this thoughtful. But on the other hand this is a great opportunity. So

role, and he is a

had just remembered the audition with Director Zhang. "You’re right," she said. "That’s what I’m going to