CHAPTER 154: CHAPTER 154: LITTLE INNOCENT

And someone else joined in with major shares; the lead role must be Melody Thorne.

"You didn’t see it wrong, the cast arrangement is exactly like this."

"But didn’t Uncle Irving say I wasn’t the female lead this time? Why did it suddenly change?" Ivy still wasn’t giving up; how could she be content with playing second fiddle to Melody Thorne?

Director Irving seemed a bit impatient, "It’s common for the cast to change actors. If you don’t want to shoot, we can find someone else."

Ivy’s face turned pale. Ever since she lost The Adler Family’s company, she had been looked down upon by countless people, while Melody Thorne was rising in popularity.

"Ivy, come on, we’re lucky to have roles to play," a woman beside her spoke up. "That Melody Thorne is likely to be the one Director Irving focuses on promoting. We can’t go against her. What if she becomes a hit because of this drama?"

"She can dream on!" Ivy clenched the script in her hands, a hint of malice in her eyes, as she watched Melody Thorne enjoying the lead role treatment in the theater.

"Alright, alright, let’s disperse. Get ready for tomorrow’s first scene, and everyone have a good rest when you go home today," Director Irving said.

Everyone dispersed, and Director Irving spoke earnestly, "You won’t have any issues with tomorrow’s fight scene, right?"

"No problem. I’m just a bit confused as to why I’m the female lead."

Her original intention wasn’t to be the lead; she planned to use the shares she got back from the Thorne Group for other purposes and might be quite busy. She just wanted to take on a supporting role.

Of course, Director Irving wouldn’t tell her it was because of someone’s investment. "Because you have more potential than they do."

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In the afternoon, Sheryl Lancaster held a press conference, which was Sophie Summers’ apology press conference.

Originally, Kiki Sutton planned to terminate her contract with Radiant Entertainment, but recently, Sheryl Lancaster’s reputation had taken a hit, so the company decided to focus on promoting her, and she gave up the idea of contract termination.

The Adler Family Company.

Melody Thorne looked at the document Caleb handed her. It contained all the shares that the Thorne Family had lost due to The Adler Family’s scheming. Not only did Caleb return all those shares to her, but he also added interest.

"Are you secretly in love with me?" Melody Thorne spun her chair, her teasing gaze landing on the handsome man in front of her. "If you are, then I’m giving you an opportunity now. You can just say it."

Caleb’s eye twitched slightly; would she be able to leave the Quinn Family alive still?

"You’re really interested in me?" Melody Thorne walked over, tiptoed, and slowly leaned towards the man’s lips, getting closer and closer.

Caleb squinted his eyes. Could she be any bolder, or did she not see him as a man?

His large hand grabbed Melody Thorne’s arm. "Don’t play with fire."

Melody Thorne clearly saw a hint of blush on Caleb’s side profile.

"Pft," she couldn’t hold it in, clutching her stomach as she laughed, pointing at him with one hand. "How innocent are you? You blush just when a woman comes close. Let me tell you, there are many people secretly in love with me; I’m always surrounded by admirers. You, being so innocent, should drop that idea early."

Caleb silently watched her leave arrogantly. Was he truly pure?

Then what was she? An old hand?

Melody Thorne drove around aimlessly, without noticing Jared Quinn’s men following her, hiding well enough,

She drove her car into a bustling street crowded with people, mingling with the crowd,

This street, although the busiest, was teeming with all types of people, especially those from the underground.