The Day I Kissed An Older Man

The production crew seemed hesitant as the decision to grant or deny leave was not entirely in their hands.

"You should talk to Mister Shaun about this. Today's filming schedule is already quite demanding, especially considering you're in most of the scenes..."

Stella nodded and went in search of Mister Shaun while secretly cursing the production crew. 'That worthless piece of sh*t! He talks big most of the time, but he doesn't even have the authority to give me a day off.'

Shaun, upon hearing her request, did not look pleased either. However, he reluctantly waved when he saw sweat streaming down her red, swollen face. Her anxiety could not be any more obvious. "Alright, go ahead. We'll rearrange the schedule. But don't make this a habit. We won't ever finish shooting the movie if everyone comes asking me for a leave."

Stella nodded repeatedly, not forgetting to embellish her lie. "Don't worry, Mister Shaun. I'll come back here once I've settled the emergency. I'm really sorry for any trouble I've caused everyone." Meanwhile, Melody had been solely focused on memorizing her lines since arriving on set. Nonetheless, the commotion caused by Stella's hasty departure did not escape her notice.

Stella drove straight to the police station, intending to meet Wendy in person. She was willing to agree to whatever conditions Wendy might propose, as long as Wendy did not reveal her name. When Wendy heard that someone wanted to see her, she assumed it was the tall, handsome young man that had come to rescue Melody that day.

her surprise, it was Stella. The disappointment

bag on the table. "Quite an impressive feat for you to land yourself in a police station in just two days' time." Stella's words irritated the already agitated Wendy.

have hired the thugs to mess up Melody if Stella had not

impressive when the youngest

eyes. "What do you

d*mn well what I mean. Don't think

to pull Stella down

was not like she was getting out of it, so why should she

you think you are? Do you have any evidence? No one here will believe your nonsense! You're just a D-list actress that everyone can trample on. What right do you have to compare yourself to me? The others will just gush about how kind I am to save you if they see me visiting you here. The idea that you, with your mediocre intelligence, could drag me down is simply a joke!"