Filed To Story: The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)
She was so worried that she even forgot why she came to see him today!
A strange emotion was slowly spreading in Lornell’s chest. But he couldn’t tell what this feeling was.
Lornell picked up the photo, his face darkening as he looked at the intimate couple depicted in it.
It seemed he had to wait for another opportunity to give the photo to Harley!
Harley rushed to the scene as fast as she could. The place was already in chaos, with a large number of fans gathered around. Some fans were stirring up trouble, and despite the efforts of the staff to maintain order, they were simply unable to control the situation.
Harley caught sight of a staff member and approached, saying, “Take me to Calvert and the director.”
“Huh?” The staff member was taken aback.
“I’m Harley,” she declared.
In that circle, everyone knew Harley!
The director, two models, and some other crew members were all in the room.
Everyone was quite surprised when they saw Harley.
“Miss Hart, what brings you here?” the director asked eagerly.
“What’s going on here?” Harley stepped forward, lifting Calvert’s chin with her hand, and asked with a furrowed brow.
Her action took everyone by surprise.
Instantly, as people looked at the two, there was something more in their gaze.
Calvert stared blankly at the person in front of him, his breath involuntarily hitching.
During his time as a model, due to the demands of the job, he had needed to engage in intimate gestures with shooting partners. Although he had felt uncomfortable at times, he had gradually grown accustomed to it.
At least, such physical contact was common during shoots.
But at this moment, as she held his chin like this, Calvert’s heartbeat suddenly accelerated. Even though he kept telling himself to calm down, she was just checking the injuries on his face.
Yet, a blush crept onto his face, and he couldn’t bring himself to meet her eyes, afraid she might discern the emotions he was trying to conceal.
“It’s nothing, just got hit by those troublemakers during the conflict,” Calvert said softly, “It’s no big deal.”
For him, it really wasn’t a big deal. After all, he was used to being beaten up. Not only by his alcoholic father but also by those who didn’t like him at school.
So when Calvert said this, he used a declarative tone.
But the next moment, Harley’s voice rose again, “How can you say this isn’t a big deal? You’re a model, you still have shoots to do. Do you know what it means to have an injury on your face? It could potentially delay the entire shooting schedule!”
“I’m sorry…” He suddenly felt remorseful. How could he not have thought of it? He was a model now, she had given him this opportunity, and he had worked so hard to get to this point, only to get hurt so easily.
Was she very disappointed in him?!
“No, you’re not the one who should be apologizing!” Harley said, “And besides, think about the people who care about you. How do you think they feel seeing you hurt like this? So no matter what, don’t treat your injuries lightly. You need to do your best to take care of yourself!”
Calvert was taken aback. Who could possibly be worried about him? His fans? Or the people he works with?But his fans were merely infatuated with the image he portrayed in front of the camera, and the people he worked with were only involved because of their vested interests.
Was there anyone else besides this?
Not for any other reason, just simply worried about him?
“Is today’s shoot over?” Harley asked the crew member next to him.
“Then I’ll take Calvert to the hospital to get the wound on his cheek treated,” Harley said.
“Even if you’re just getting a bruise ointment, let the doctor check you out first before getting it. If you don’t want me to worry more, then listen to me!” she said.
His body stiffened: “You’re worried about me?”
“Why would I come here if I wasn’t worried about you!” She felt at a loss for words, “Aren’t we friends?”
Harley took Calvert and left the scene, leaving the film crew and a bunch of people on-site in a daze.
Rumors were circulating in this circle before, suggesting that Calvert got into the modeling industry thanks to Harley. Some even claimed that Harley was the power behind Calvert.
Many people are somewhat skeptical about this kind of statement.
After all, Calvert himself was quite outstanding even in the modeling world, and he was rapidly growing.
Recently, the praise he had received in this industry showed his ever-increasing strength.
On the other hand, Harley was a princess in the entertainment industry! Moreover, she was currently the only child in the Hart family. Unless something unexpected happened, the entire entertainment empire of the Hart family would be controlled by Harley in the future.
Such a person had seen too many handsome guys since she was a child. Although Calvert was handsome, he was not the most handsome man in the entertainment industry. In addition, Calvert’s family background was not very good.
Could someone like this really have caught Harley’s eye?!
But that scene just then really dispelled many people’s doubts. Calvert truly was someone who could catch Harley’s eye!
Especially the princess of the Hart family, who just recently broke off her engagement!
With this in mind, a certain thought couldn’t help but surface in everyone’s hearts: The princess of the
Hart family has broken off her engagement, could it be because of Calvert?
Calvert was taken to the hospital by Harley to have his facial injuries checked out. Luckily, the injuries weren’t severe. It was estimated that it would take about three days for the bruises to completely fade.
“Thank goodness there’s no problem.” Harley breathed a sigh of relief. After the hospital had given him his prescription, the two of them left the hospital.
“Thank you…” Calvert said softly, “It’s such a coincidence to see you today.”
For him, he didn’t want her to always see his embarrassing side. If possible, he hoped she could see his better side!
“It’s quite a coincidence,” Harley said. Of course, this could also be a result of Lornell’s deliberate arrangement. “I was in the coffee shop right across from your filming location. When you guys were shooting, I was at the window on the second floor of the coffee shop, with a perfect view of your set.”
After hearing this, Calvert was taken aback. If she had been watching the shoot from the second floor of the cafe earlier, did she also see him kissing other models on set?!
With that thought, his face suddenly turned pale.
“What’s wrong, are you feeling unwell?” Harley asked, looking at Calvert’s suddenly pale face with some concern. “Maybe we should go back to the hospital for a check-up!”
She said this as she took his hand, intending to go back to the hospital.
“No need,” Calvert quickly said, “I’m just a bit embarrassed.”
“So what exactly are you feeling embarrassed about?” she asked.
He gently bit his lip, his head bowed, not saying a word.
“What’s the matter, can’t you talk to me?” Harley suddenly leaned in, staring at him.
Harley suddenly felt like teasing him!
As she leaned in closer, his face instantly turned even redder.
Her fair skin, highlighted by a vibrant blush, looked soft and tender, just like the cheeks of a baby.
Suddenly, Harley felt an urge. She really wanted to reach out and touch those rosy cheeks, to see if they were truly as soft as they looked.
“Harley…” It wasn’t until Calvert’s stuttering voice rose that Harley suddenly snapped back to reality.
Then she realized, it seemed that she wasn’t just thinking about it, but her fingers were actually touching his cheek, gently pinching that blush spot.
It was quite soft and felt even better than she had imagined when she touched it.
Right now, Calvert looked utterly lost. His white teeth gently bit his lower lip, and his beautiful black eyes seemed to be glistening with a hint of moisture as he looked at her.
That look… The word “captivating” flashed through Harley’s mind!
At this moment, she could finally understand why, in movies and TV shows, men were so fascinated when women displayed such delicate and flustered expressions. She had initially thought it was a bit exaggerated.
She had realized that TV and film productions were still rooted in reality, regardless of whether the characters were male or female.
“Do you hate it when I touch you like this?” Harley asked.
“I don’t dislike it.” His cheeks turned even redder, you could even say he really liked it.
So, if he didn’t hate it, did that mean she could continue? Although her rational mind told her that such actions might not have been quite appropriate.
But her hand, just couldn’t leave Calvert’s face.
“Right, what exactly are you sorry for?” She remembered her previous question.
“Because there’s a kissing scene, so…” Calvert said awkwardly.
“Oh, I see, what’s the big deal!” Harley said generously, finally withdrawing his hand reluctantly. “If you do well in the future and venture into the film and television industry, you won’t be able to avoid kissing scenes. In fact, you might have more and more of them.”
“Keep it up,” Harley said, chuckling as she patted Calvert on the shoulder. “I noticed you had a few interruptions during your kissing scene today. You might want to practice more in private and get the feel of it. If you ever need it, I can introduce you to some acting coaches. You could learn a lot from them.”
She only intended to ease his embarrassment and make him feel relaxed. However, she never expected that upon hearing Harley’s words, Calvert’s heart would continue to sink.
Turns out, he was the only one she ever cared about.
How ridiculous it was. The fact that he could become friends with her was already a huge blessing for him.
The words she spoke today were undoubtedly shattering his delusions, warning him not to continue down this path of greed.
Even though it was a beautiful smile, for some reason, it made her feel somewhat distant.
It was as if he had put on a mask at that very moment.
After parting ways with Harley, Calvert returned to his residence.
Then, his living situation had changed from the past. It was no longer a dark and dirty environment, but rather a decent single-person apartment.
In his original expectations, he thought it would take several years after graduation before he could live in a house like this.
But then, it happened several years ahead of schedule.
Calvert walked up to a large floor-to-ceiling mirror in the room, looking at his reflection… For him, his only weapon was his face.
This was also a face that could easily win a woman’s heart.
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