Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen

Chapter 119

After returning from the fireworks event, Eileen felt that Egbert didn’t seem as angry anymore. She decided to seize the opportunity. She asked him, “Do you feel like nurturing some feelings tonight? How about watching a romantic movie together?”

Egbert unlocked the door with his keys, walked in, and quietly replied, “No need, better get some rest.”

He closed the door behind him..

The next day when Eileen arrived at the set, Galen called her over. Galen, smoking a cigarette, said, “The actress playing Hertha is coming this afternoon due to scheduling issues. We need to shoot her scenes first, so we’ve adjusted the shooting schedule. Everyone will be focusing on Hertha’s scenes for now.”

Eileen blinked. “So, does this mean Joyce’s scenes will be postponed?”

Galen nodded. “Exactly. It’ll give you and Egbert more time to adjust.”

Eileen turned to look in the direction of Egbert, who was reading the script.

“Does Mr. Reed know about this?” Eileen asked.

Galen replied, “Yes, he’s aware.”

Eileen nodded. “Alright.”

The new character, Hertha, was played by a secondary actress named Salome. Originally, for the role of Hertha, they could have cast a top-tier actress. But because Joyce’s role had been elevated, Galen contacted several actresses who had auditioned previously. However, when they found out they would be paired with a newcomer, they all declined. In the end, Galen had to pull some strings to bring Salome on board.

Salome, however, only had a two-month window and was set to join another production soon. So, Galen decided to shoot her scenes first.

In the following days, Eileen had very few scenes, almost none at all. Yet, she still went to the set every day because Galen wanted her to stay in touch with Egbert to continue building their relationship.

nearly impossible to spend any time alone with Egbert. Salome was constantly by his side. Unlike Joyce, whose scenes were mostly indoors, Hertha’s scenes were mostly outdoors. Setting up the scenes, arranging the props, and renting locations – were both physical and time-consuming. After almost every scene,

the downtime, Egbert and Salome were mostly engrossed in the script. Eileen sometimes attempted to strike up a conversation with Egbert, only to be interrupted by Salome. In the end, Eileen had

of the time, Eileen either read the script, avoided Flossie, or

later, they finished early for the day. Salome cheerfully suggested, “We’ve been together for so long,

move things when she heard this and immediately

“Sure.” Eileen smiled.

at a three-star hotel, which was considered upscale in this small town. The hotel’s third floor

poured drinks for everyone herself. When she poured a drink into Egbert’s glass, she

he reached for a glass

should all have

and said, “We should all have a drink, right? At least

started cheering and requesting drinks.

held his glass of juice

no fun

Egbert, and downed it in one go,

room fell into a brief silence.

glass and looked at Egbert, winking at him. He put down his juice, still

her fill and noticed that Egbert wasn’t eating anymore, she leaned in close

replied, “That would be

don’t drink,” she said, tugging at Egbert’s sleeve, urging

for a moment but eventually stood up and left with her.

telling her to let the others know that they were leaving early. Then she took Egbert outside the

me, being a good