You'll Fall For Me, Today or tomorrow

Clarissa had felt better about the casting of the male lead since the incident had passed. However, she was unaware that Matthew was still attempting to reverse her decision of the male lead’s casting.

Thankfully, the official announcement did not report this incident. If they ever decide to recast the male lead, the reaction that it would provoke might be catastrophic.

Clarissa had begun casting the other roles with Justin. As for the court case regarding the assistant director, not a word had come up after the matter had been resolved with a settlement offer.

It was a big burden off her shoulders to have finally put the matter to rest.

They had decided to cast a young actress for the role of the female lead. There were some hotshots who had put in their resumes to the manager and the studio, but none of them was deemed suitable for the role by Clarissa.

Truth be told, her expectations were high as the role was a reflection of herself. As she had absolute authority over the entire project, she was determined to select the leading actress with great care.

Due to the absence of pressure from the investors, Clarissa had complete creative freedom in every aspect. As a result, things became much simpler to manage.

The actors she had picked were not only young and good-looking, but they were also skillful and accommodating as well.

Justin had teased Clarissa during the casting process for her ridiculously high demands. By imposing such high standards onto the actresses who would be playing her, she would have to struggle to live up to them.

Clarissa gave it a thought and couldn’t help agreeing with him.

“Actually,” Justin added. “You’re a very beautiful and capable woman, Clarissa. You’d be hard-pressed to find a girl like you.”

With such generous praise upon her, Clarissa’s heart fluttered with delight.

Back at home, she showed Matthew headshots of the actresses who had auditioned that day.

Perhaps Matthew would have some insight into the kind of a woman I am.

Matthew was lost in thought as he browsed through the headshots of the actresses.

Clarissa stood hovering over him, glancing nervously over his shoulder. “Which one do you like?” she asked as she clutched his arm.

Matthew frowned. His long fingers tapped on the stack of headshots before him as he turned to look at Clarissa with a strange look in his eyes.

Clarissa blinked confusedly. “Why are you looking at me like that?” she asked, flustered. “Are any of these actresses not good enough? I’ve gone through them myself and find them acceptable. Of course, there aren’t many who are as perfect as I am.”

She did not seem abashed at praising herself. Rather, she smiled mischievously, displaying a perfect set of teeth.

Matthew couldn’t help smiling himself. Stroking her cheek with a long finger, he said, “Clare, I’m afraid that I wouldn’t be of much help in choosing the actress that would be playing my wife. In my opinion, nobody in the world could measure up to you. The decision to select who to play you would be your own call to make.”

somewhat shyly, but the sparkle of joy in her eyes revealed

hearing affirmations of her value from her

arms in

kissed Clarissa on the forehead as he wrapped his arms around her waist to lift her

seem awfully happy!” Matthew

express her joy verbally but her actions were more than sufficient

only stoke his ego if I told him how much his

thick and masculine eyebrows. “I thought you would be offering some constructive criticism instead of sweet-talking me like that,” she chastised in feigned annoyance. “I’m serious. We need to cast an appropriate actress for the role, or

your husband. As the male and female leads of your film,

“I wouldn’t want you to be the

eyes glinted dangerously for an instant as he held her chin. “Am I not suitable for the role? Is Ryler a better fit than

jealous again, Clarissa thought resignedly, though the smile

ourselves. I won’t be asking for your opinion

from Matthew’s arms and gathered up the stack of headshots. Mumbling softly to

a play before. She’s pretty professional,

but looks a

scream as Matthew grabbed hold of her from behind as they both

they pressed up against hers. The next instant, she was

Matthew finally let go of her. He touched a finger gently on her flushed

to let work remain

bringing this up

never talked about work when she was in his company. Even if

aside. Turning around to face Matthew with his arms

me the first time we met? Also, I want to

was draped against the couch with one arm around Clarissa’s waist and the other on his brow as he smiled contentedly. The faraway gaze in his eyes exuded love and affection from the presence of his

allowed his gaze to sweep across her slowly. He was either considering her question seriously, or he was gathering his thoughts regarding the aspects of

to burst with expectation, Matthew’s lips moved at long last,

“Perfection!”

decide between

answer is perfect too. Perfectly

had

than that. I’m not trying to bait you or anything, you know? It’s just a casual conversation that we’re having. Would you like me to

raised his eyebrows.

you. I only saw derision whenever you looked at me. You’ve rescued me and courted me without ever taking advantage of me. I thought at that time that you were afraid that I would cling to you. However, as we got to know each other more, I had wanted to be as