Chapter 171
The director was thrilled. With a grand gesture, he announced, “To celebrate how exceptionally smooth today went, I’m treating everyone to almeat, and you all get half a day off!”
The entire crew, buzzing with excitement, headed out.
A flashy pink car was parked at the entrance to the film set, with a man leaning against it, clutching a massive bouquet of red roses.
Decked out in sunglasses and a loud floral suit, he looked for all the world like a peacock strutting his stuff.
He slid his sunglasses down just enough to spot Skylar, then sauntered there, Ms. Lambert. I’m Curtis Kim.”
clutching the bouquet of rosès. With a confident smirk, he said, “Well hello
Skylar sized him up with a cold glance. “Sorry, I don’t know you,” she said curtly.
“No worries.” He stepped forward, offering the bouquet of roses with a cocky grin. “Just remember this. I’m your number one admirer, and your soon–to- be husband.”
Skylar rolled her eyes and scoffed, “Are you out of your mind?”
“Nothing’s wrong with me.”
Skylar shot him a disdainful look and sneered, “You really don’t look like you’re all there. How about I pay for you to get your head checked at the psych ward?”
Curtis’s face darkened, his pride wounded by the humiliation. He snapped, “Don’t push your
luck!
“You should feel honored that I’m interested in you. If you don’t know what’s good for you, I know exactly how to break that pride of yours.”
Skylar sneered, “What big talk.
“Didn’t you even look at yourself in the mirror before going out? Don’t you even know what kind of trash you are?”
Furious, Curtis drew back his hand as if to slap Skylar.
Victor seized his wrist and snapped, “Who the hell do you think you are? Get lost!”
Curtis looked Victor up and down contemptuously. “Who the hell a are you supposed to be? Just some two–bit entertainer, a plaything for the masses. And you dare act so arrogantly in front of me?”
Victor punched him square in the face.
Curtis was too stunned to react at first. When he finally snapped
Skylar called the cops immediately.
The police arrived in a flash and wasted no time hauling Curtis away.
of it, he threw the bouquet to the ground, cursed loudly, and lunged at Victor.
As the officers hauled him off, Curtis twisted around to snarl at Victor, “You’re dead meat! Just wait till I’m out, I’ll end you!”
As soon as he was taken away, the crowd immediately swarmed around Victor, anxious to check on him.
“Mr. Yates, are you alright?” someone asked, “You took so many hits to the face, better get to the hospital and have those treated right away.”
The director cleared his throat, silencing the crowd, then instructed his assistant to take Victor for medical treatment.
Victor went to the hospital, while the rest of the crew went out for dinner as planned.
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Worried about her brother, Skylar ordered some extra dishes for Victor and cut the dinner short to head back to the hotel early.
Victor pulled open the door at the knock, his face lighting up with surprise. “Skylar? You’re back already?”
“I was worried about you,” Skylar said, setting down the takeout containers. “So I came back early. Come on, Vic, let’s eat.”
Victor sat down and started eating, grumbling, “Seriously, what’s going on these days? Feels like all the crazies have escaped from the asylum.
“That guy today was most likely sent by Joanne. I just can’t figure out what she’s scheming.
“If anyone dares lay a finger on my sister, I’ll skin them alive.”
She said, “Vic, I’ve got a plan. We can figure out their scheme and lure Joanne into the open.”
Victor frowned. “What’s your plan, Skylar?”
Skylar leaned in close and whispered her plan to him.
Victor shot to his feet, his face set in a firm frown. “No way! I won’t allow it, it’s way too risky!”
He thought to himself, ‘If I even dared to agree and something happened to Skylar, my family would tear me limb from limb. For her sake, and for my own skin, there’s no way I’m letting this happen.‘
Skylar gently took Victor’s hand and guided him to sit down. She said, “Vic, I’m really capable, you don’t have to worry about me. Just relax and trust me, okay?”
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