Filed To Story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
Suddenly, something occurred to Leia, and she retrieved her phone.
“Flossie, I’ve got some good news for you!”
“What is it?”
Flossie became curious.She quickly leaned forward.
Leia pulled up a video.It looked like the video was recorded in a cinema.
Several men and women stood before the big screen, seemingly promoting a movie.
“This is…”
Flossie’s jaw dropped when she saw the actors introducing themselves.It was as if she’d just seen aliens.
“Haha! You weren’t expecting this, were you? You must’ve guessed it…this is the premier of the movie ‘Hunt my Ellsworth” The movie is an adaptation of the story between you and Halston.I watched it.It’s so good.I cried a lot during the movie!”
Leia recounted her experience.She desperately wanted to watch it again.
“I understand the logic behind it all, but can anyone tell me why that male lead…was Halston?!”
Flossie rubbed her eyes repeatedly to make sure she wasn’t mistaken.
She still couldn’t believe that Halston acted as the male lead in the movie itself! Wasn’t Halston a workaholic? He was a business elite who could earn tens of millions in a few minutes.
A man from a filthy rich family actually starred in a romance film.
Was he too bored? Or did the publisher blackmail him into doing it?
“Exactly.This film was made in complete secrecy and aired out of nowhere.When they announced the cast, everyone in showbiz, the business circle, the upper class, and even commoners were shocked.The movie went viral on the internet.There were even rumors that Halston personally acted in it because he was the one who wrote the script.In other words, he wrote the novel with a pseudonym as a tribute to you…” Leia explained.
“That’s bullshit!”
Flossie directly stood up and cursed.
“Who said he wrote that? Is he shameless? How could he plagiarize someone else’s work? Why can’t people use their brains for a second? How could a cold-blooded, emotionless man write something so heart-warming and emotional?”
“Hey, Flossie, don’t work yourself up.Sit down, and we’ll talk about it.We wouldn’t want your babies to get hurt now, would we?” Leia said.
“I think that cold-blooded scumbag couldn’t possibly write something so touching either.However, the author hasn’t spoken up about it yet.That’s enough proof that Halston was the original writer,” she added.
“Besides, the original web novel still doesn’t have an ending.This movie is an adaptation of the original, and it is complete.I think the storyline flowed pretty well.It almost seemed like it was written by the same person.In fact, the second half of the movie was even more touching than the first half.You’ll know what I mean once you watch it!” Leia exclaimed.
“I…”
Flossie was suddenly lost for words.She couldn’t say what was bothering her.She wanted to tell Leia that she knew Halston couldn’t have written it even without watching the movie.
That’s because she was the author! However, the first half of the novel was too romantic—she wrote the female lead as a humble and lowly woman—which was practically the dark side of her history.She wouldn’t admit to writing it, no matter what! “What’s so good about it? If you ask me, I’ll say that Halston is only using the movie to whitewash himself and improve public opinion toward H Group!”
Liam, who had been silent all this while, crossed his arms.
“Halston and his family were heavily criticized because of the divorce.H Group’s share price fell several times.Now that this movie has come out, and he’s the one who wrote the script, anyone who’s watched it would say he’s a devoted man…In reality, though, he’s superficial and emotionless!”
“I agree!” Leia raised her hands.She agreed with Liam’s analysis.
“It’s too much of a coincidence for this movie to be made at this time.Although it’s only the premier and hasn’t been made publicly available, it already has a stellar reputation.Halston has acquired many female fans, and the Guajardo family has also been receiving a lot of positive attention.It directly resulted in H Group’s share price increasing!”
“This explains!’ Only then did Flossie recall that H Group’s share price had unexpectedly skyrocketed.She was wondering why this happened.H Group hadn’t been doing anything new recently.Surprisingly…This was their new move!
“I even heard that Halston personally acted so that he could pursue the female lead.However, the female head is quite capable.She seems to also have a romantic relationship with the film’s publisher, who happens to be Xavier from Universal Entertainment…” Flossie said.
Leia was drawn to gossip and naturally had access to information from various channels.She pointed at the actress on the screen.
“Hey, doesn’t this girl look familiar? Do you think she looks like you?” Flossie frowned a little.
“I feel like I’ve seen her somewhere.”
“You’re so forgetful.This was the woman Halston left the bar with that night.She’s the one who looked like you!” Leia exclaimed.
“So it’s her!”
Flossie finally recalled who that woman was.She felt mixed emotions.She thought Halston would still be drowning in guilt and never fall in love again.
To her surprise, he’d already met someone new.
Men…
They were all heartless creatures! “What do you think this scumbag is thinking? Why would he spend so much money just to pursue this woman?”
Leia looked at Flossie before glancing at Shirley on her phone screen.
The two of them really looked alike.
“Could it be that he still has feelings for you? Is that why he found someone else who looks like you to be your substitute?” Leia asked.
“Stop making things up!” Flossie had a calm look in her eyes.
“He doesn’t have feelings for me.He still hates me.I killed his child, and the woman he loved had to lose her uterus because of me.He’s kind enough to spare me…”
“Does he know you’re pregnant with his children? If he does, then you two…”
“That’s enough!” Flossie cut Leia off impatiently.
“If you’re my friend, stop bringing this person up in front of me.The children belong to me.They have nothing to do with anyone else.If you keep making nonsense up, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”
“I’m sorry, Flossie.I wasn’t being thoughtful.I know how you feel.I promise I won’t talk about that scumbag again.If I do, you can slap me!”
Leia made an oath-swearing gesture.
Although Leia had watched Guajardo my Ellsworth, she still felt bothered by the movie.
In this time and age, perhaps keeping one’s children and leaving the man was the best option.
As Flossie’s best friend, Leia had to support her! Flossie didn’t say anything further.She turned to face Liam.
“Let’s go to the study.We need a private chat!”
The two went to the study by the beach villa.
Liam retrieved a USB drive.He gave a detailed report of recent developments in Azure Group.
The most significant update was that Azure Group would soon build its own research center facility.
Liam had always been against this.