CHAPTER 268: CHAPTER 269: FIGHTING THE SCHEMING BITCH (5)

"I’m really sorry for delaying everyone just now," Irene Spencer announced, taking a glass of water from her assistant. "Tonight, let’s go for barbecue, my treat! Everyone has to come; anyone who doesn’t is disrespecting me."

"Long live Sister Spencer!"

Cheers arose from the crowd.

Irene Spencer turned to Vera Wave, who was about to remove her makeup.

"Vera..."

Vera, who had walked a short distance away, turned around when she heard her voice.

"Sister Spencer, you called me?"

A strange look of panic flickered across Irene Spencer’s face, then was quickly replaced by a smile.

"Your name is Vera Wave, isn’t it? You’re not used to being called Vera, are you?!"

"Not at all. I just didn’t expect you to call me that," Vera laughed.

"Remember to join us for barbecue later!"

With a laugh, Irene Spencer walked off to change clothes and remove makeup in her nanny car.

Vera also went to change out of her costume. She removed her makeup, cleansed her face, applied some skincare from her bag, and then rushed outside to help the other staff.

Irene Spencer invited the director and several leading actors to her nanny car, and from afar, beckoned Vera to join them.

Vera declined her invitation with a smile. "There’s no need, you go ahead. I’ll help everyone clean up."

Irene Spencer stepped out of the car and took hold of Vera’s arm. "What’s wrong? Are you still mad at me?"

"No."

"Then get in the car!"

Irene Spencer pulled her into the car without taking ’no’ for an answer and had her sit by her side. The driver then started the car, taking everyone to a barbecue restaurant near the film studio complex.

Trying to play it casual, Irene Spencer asked Vera, "You look so professional. Are you from Beijing Film Academy or The Central Academy of Drama?"

"I’m not a professional actress."

Before Vera could finish speaking, her phone rang in her bag. She hurriedly took it out. Seeing the caller ID "Headliner," she quickly hung up.

With so many people in the car, she didn’t want them to know about her relationship with Kris Cooper.

The car quickly arrived at the barbecue restaurant. They were regulars there, so the owner, upon seeing them, quickly guided them to a private room upstairs.

After going upstairs, Vera excused herself to go to the restroom. She grabbed her cell phone, hid in a stall, and called Kris Cooper back.

"I’m sorry... there were too many people in the car just now."

"Finished filming?"

"Yeah, we’re about to eat!"

"In an hour, go directly to room 1503."

"I’m not staying in 1503."

"Then should I come find you?"

"No, no, no..." Vera hurriedly refused. "Room 1503, right? Okay, see you in a bit."

After hanging up, Vera left the stall, washed her hands, and didn’t forget to tidy her hair in the mirror.

Thinking about seeing him soon, her small face lit up with an excitement she couldn’t hide.

Humming a little tune, she washed her hands again and cheerfully left the ladies’ restroom.

From a nearby stall, Anabel Wilton emerged, frowning.

"She looks so innocent, but it turns out she’s just a little slut!"

When Vera returned to the private room, everyone had already started on the drinks and barbecue. Seeing her walk in, Irene Spencer immediately stood up and waved at her.

"Vera, come, sit here next to me!"

Vera didn’t want to refuse her enthusiastic invitation, so she sat down in the empty seat next to Irene Spencer.

Seeing Irene Spencer pick up the wine bottle to pour her a drink, Vera quickly held Irene’s hand. "Sister Spencer, I... I can’t drink."

Irene Spencer took her cup. "Then I’ll just pour a little. Half a glass of beer won’t get you drunk."