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.

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 –

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 to sit quietly on the

the script, avoided Flossie, or helped distribute meals to

cheerfully suggested, “We’ve been together for so

team move things when she heard this and immediately looked over. Salome spotted her and waved to her

“Sure.” Eileen smiled.

which was considered upscale in this small town. The

meal, Eileen, Egbert, and Salome sat together. Salome poured drinks for everyone herself. When she poured a drink into Egbert’s glass, she raised her own glass

didn’t take the drink. Instead, he reached for a glass of juice and said, “No need to be

insisted, “No, we should all have a drink.”

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

started cheering and requesting

juice and

no fun at all.” Salome

of Egbert, and downed it in one

taken aback. The private room fell into a

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

would be impolite.”

sing, and you don’t drink,” she said, tugging at Egbert’s sleeve, urging him

for a moment but eventually stood up

others know that they were leaving

Eileen said to Egbert, “Look at me, being a good friend, drinking on your behalf. I remember you’re allergic to alcohol.”