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.

scenes were mostly outdoors. Setting up the scenes, arranging the props, and renting locations – were both physical and time-consuming.

downtime, Egbert and Salome were mostly engrossed in the script. Eileen sometimes attempted to strike up a conversation with Egbert,

time, Eileen either read the script, avoided

cheerfully suggested, “We’ve been together for so long, and I

she heard this and immediately looked over. Salome spotted her

“Sure.” Eileen smiled.

in this small town. The hotel’s third floor had a karaoke lounge,

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

Instead, he reached for a glass of juice and said, “No need to be

insisted, “No, we should all have a

she turned to the others and said, “We should all have a drink, right? At least

cheering and requesting drinks.

his glass of juice and casually said, “I

Reed, come on, that’s no fun at all.” Salome

and downed it in one go, saying casually, “I’ll help

The private room

the glass and looked at Egbert, winking at him. He

Egbert wasn’t eating anymore, she leaned

replied, “That would be impolite.”

don’t drink,” she said, tugging at

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

to let the others know that they were

me, being a good friend, drinking