Filed To Story: The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)
She was relieved. The two walked out of the studio. Valda Theller asked as they walked, “What would you like to eat?
Chinese food or Japanese food? Korean food or Thai food?”
“Anything works,” he said, glancing suddenly at a nearby small restaurant. Her studio was close to the small restaurant where they met for the second time. “Do you often eat at that small restaurant?” “Yes,” said Valda Theller.
“Let’s have lunch there, then,” said Brian, “There?” Valda Theller froze. After all, the donburi in the restaurant only cost 10 to 20 dollars each. It seemed a little shabby if she treated him that, “What’s wrong?” he asked her as she looked stunned.
“Don’t you think it’s too cheap?” she asked.
“The price doesn’t matter. Didn’t we eat in that restaurant last time?” Brian asked.
The two walked into the restaurant and ordered their meal separately. Valda Theller said, “By the way, why did you dine in this small restaurant the last time?”
“I happened to pass by and got a little nostalgic, so I came in,”
he said.
“Nostalgic?” “This restaurant used to be a small noodle shop. I had a friend who worked here, so I used to dine here too,” murmured Brian.
If he had recognized Grace back then, he would not have made the mistake he regretted for the rest of his life afterward.
“You must be very close with that friend of yours,” Valda Theller speculated.
However, Brian only answered her with silence. He gently lowered his eyes as if to suppress the overwhelming emotions.
in them.
Valda Theller suddenly had a feeling that the person mentioned must be important to him!
They were so important that he would enter the small noodle shop where his friend no longer worked in even though a long time had passed.
Even though the small restaurant was noisy as there were many people talking, Valda Theller felt that their table was isolated and quiet.
Soon, the donburi they ordered arrived.
Compared to Brian’s elegant table manners, Valda Theller seemed to be wolfing down her food.
Just then, her phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and found that it was Camille Strickland.
“Camille, what’s the matter?”
“Great news! Didn’t I tell you that your comic ‘Meeting You’ is getting adapted into a film?” Camille Strickland said.
“Yeah. What’s the matter?” Valda Theller asked in confusion.
A film company picked up on the comic Meeting You due to its good sales and decided to adapt it into a film. However, she was not a well-known comic artist, after all. Therefore, it would only be a low-
budget online series even if it was adapted.
B Gifts However, even so, it was still a matter of great joy to her. There was something very satisfying about seeing her comics being adapted into a show and played by real people.
“A company is interested in the adaptation and has decided to invest more money in it. There’s a good chance that it’ll be broadcasted through satellite and on TV. Besides that, I think I heard they’re getting Gloria to play the male lead,” Camille Strickland said excitedly.
Valda Theller froze on the spot. Gloria was a popular celebrity. His acting skills were favored by many people.
There was no TV series that Gloria starred in that did not get broadcasted through satellite! If he was indeed the male lead, there was a real chance the show would be broadcasted through satellite.
“Really?” Valda Theller muttered after some time.
Camille Strickland said, “Nonsense. Would I tell you fake news? The producer called me. If this series is a hit, then maybe you’ll be a hit too!”
Camille Strickland was happy for her best friend. In her kg to po The *
the * H* opinion, her best friend’s work was as good as other popular comic artists. She just needed a little luck.
Her best friend had been drawing with all her heart over the year. Even though she did not make much money, she was not impatient.
There were not many people who would strive in the comic industry. Many people would be defeated by reality and think that they could only earn this much money in a month after working so hard. In other industries, they could earn the same amount of money without so much hard work.
She even knew several comic artists who gave up and ended up holding classes on how to draw comics. The money they made from there was much more than drawing comics.
Sometimes, she admired her best friend’s persistence.
If the TV series could be a hit, it would be a great boost to her best friend’s career.
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s a hit, but it would be nice if Gloria stars in it,” said Valda Theller.
Camille Strickland said, “The producer said they’re now in talks with his manager. It’s a 50-50 chance. Alright, wait for my updates. We’ll probably get the result in these couple of days!” “Okay,” answered Valda Theller.
After ending the phone call, an elegant voice suddenly rang in her ears. “What do you hope Gloria would star in?”
Valda Theller looked up to meet Brian’s eyes.
“One of my comics is being adapted. I thought it was just going to be a low-budget online drama at first, but some company has invested more money into it. The producer is talking with Gloria’s manager, hoping he’ll play the male lead.”
With that said, Valda Theller could not help smiling. “How lucky I’d be if Gloria really does take the role.
Gosh, I’m getting kinda excited just thinking about it!”
“Are you a fan?” Brian asked.
Valda Theller touched her nose. “I guess I’m just an ordinary fan, not a die-hard one. But I’ve watched every one of his works. He’s still young, only 28. But I think he has a bright future ahead of him.” She looked uncertain again as she spoke of it. “But the films Gloria have starred in are all big productions. Even if I get more investment in mine, the show might not be as good as his previous ones. Moreover, I’m not a famous comic artist.”
“He’ll take the rale,” Brian said suddenly “Huh?” Vald Theller looked at him in surprise Even Camille said the procuror was still discussing with Gloria, and they would only get the results two days later. However, Brian seemed like he already kne how things would turn out E ‘He must be trying to reassure me not to worry!’
Valda Theller thought to herself. Then, she smiled and said, “Thank you for the kind words. I hope he’ll take the role. But it doesn’t matter even if he doesn’t. I’m content enough that my creation can be adapted and is given additional investment because they have high hopes for it.”
His eyes glimmered slightly. Her smile was still full of contentment. ‘Contentment is bliss?’
What would become of a woman like her if she became greedy?
However, if he found her to be greedy one day, maybe it was time to end their relationship.
When the date was over, Brian returned to his car alone and called his secretary. “Get someone to contact Gloria and tell him to accept the comic adaptation role he was recently offered.”
The secretary could not help pausing. ‘Get… Gloria to accept a comic adaptation? President Hart shouldn’t have to personally give orders on such a small matter, right?’
After getting an affirmative reply, the secretary hurriedly replied in acknowledgment. They were still a little stunned after the call ended.
‘Why does the Mr. Gregoryddenly care what projects Gloria is accepting? Gloria is just an actor in one of the company’s subsidiaries. Though he’s doing well lately, it’s not enough to attract President Hart’s attention! Several speculations flashed across the secretary’s mind, but there was no conclusion.
On the other hand, Chang Mingyu looked at Raymond Bowman. “I heard you’ve invested in a comic adaptation by Valda Theller.”
Raymond Bowman looked at his best friend. “You’re well informed.”
“How generous of you. Didn’t you want to meet Valda Theller? Have you met her?” Chang Mingyu asked.
“Yes,” Raymond Bowman said indifferently.
“What’s the matter? What’s with that look on your face? She didn’t use your guilt to get you to invest in her adaptation, did she?” Chang Mingyu said.
“She didn’t want to use me for anything.” He might have felt better if she wanted to use him. “She said she doesn’t hate me, but she won’t forgive me either. She now has a boyfriend she loves very much and wants me to be strangers with her.”
Chang Mingyu was startled. “She has a boyfriend?”
Raymond Bowman did not answer the question but said, “Mingyu, do you think I’ve unconsciously grown feelings for Valda Theller?”
“You should ask yourself that question. What feelings do you have for her?” Chang Mingyu said.
Raymond Bowman was silent. He wanted to know what feelings he had for Valda Theller too. He could not get her out of his mind even after all these years!
The memories of them together and when she was bullied and laughed at school seemed deeply engraved in his head.