Chapter 260 It Was All Esme's Fault

Alexander and Richard flanked Catherine like she was some helpless kid who needed their protection.

Sophia and Venus were totally taken aback. They'd never seen anyone stand up for Catherine before! Usually, it was Catherine who had their backs.

Sophia glanced at Richard and couldn't help but wonder how he'd react if he saw Catherine with a heavy sniper rifle, taking out a dozen assassins in no time flat. With his skills, Richard probably wouldn't stand a chance against her. He'd be floored!

Richard snapped, "What do you mean by that? Everything Catherine said is spot on. I didn't call you out for your past actions because I thought we might still work together and didn't want things to get awkward. But if you talk to my sister like that, we're done!"

Richard was the youngest Grand Slam Best Actor in the biz. If he ditched this crew, there were plenty of others lining up to work with him.

The director, who had directed Richard's debut film, felt a bit embarrassed. If it weren't for Richard's nostalgia, the director wouldn't even have a shot at working with him now.

Alexander's eyes turned icy. "If your company's rep can't even talk properly, I doubt you can produce anything worthwhile. You'll just mislead the audience. From now on, your shows are off the air."

Richard nodded. "I feel the same way!"

He grabbed Catherine's hand. "Catherine, let's go. When we get back, we'll have Philip sue them and those fanatics. Let's see if the law is stronger than your so-called unspoken rules!"

The director and producer were in a full-blown panic, realizing their shows were about to be blacklisted.

The assistant director quickly pulled Sophia aside. "Ms. Grey, say something! You've invested in this show too."

The crew couldn't believe everyone was siding with Catherine!

Sophia brushed off her clothes and stood up. "Catherine, when are we suing? That Brent guy snuck into my room in the middle of the night, and I was terrified! The crew almost scared me to death!"

The crew had no clue about Brent's antics.

The Brown Family, the original residents of this small village, had heard a crew was filming there. Brent looked up Sophia online, saw her poster, and got all excited. Plus, people online said celebs made a lot of money, so Brent got some bad ideas. This criminal charge could be pinned on the crew!

Catherine raised an eyebrow. "Let's sue together. We'll get a discount on the legal fees."

Catherine didn't want the Windsor Family to know her true relationship with Sophia and the others.

Those entertainment companies were originally set up for Sophia's debut, but they accidentally nurtured several famous stars and became well-known agencies in the industry. If the Windsor Family knew those companies were Catherine's, they'd probably freak out.

To avoid any surprises, it was better to let the company follow normal procedures and pay the legal fees.

After all, Quinn Couture and Ryder had already made a ton of money from the Windsor Family.

The Windsor Family figured out that Quinn Couture's clothes were perfect for Catherine, so they started buying them in bulk.

Every time Catherine checked the orders in Quinn Couture's backend, the Windsor Family was always at the top, with huge numbers that made her feel a bit sad.

The top spender? Alexander.

Catherine didn't even know how much of her money came from the Windsor Family.

Sophia was quiet, thinking, 'Wait, aren't these companies also Catherine's? Having her own brother sue her own company and still charging legal fees! No wonder people say Catherine is ruthless; she's ruthless enough to scam even herself.'

Richard quickly chimed in, "No charge. I'll cover Philip's legal fees!"

Sophia gave him a light glance. "At least you have some sense."

Then she turned to meet Catherine's somewhat cold gaze and quickly added, "But we still have to follow industry standards! Whatever Philip's rate is, just give us a discount!"

If she didn't say that, Sophia worried Catherine would blame her when they got home!

Watching them leave, the crew was in a panic, wondering why Richard and Sophia, who usually went along with everything, were so upset this time.

The director, anxious and frustrated, took out his phone and dialed an encrypted number. "Sir, there's a problem here. It's all because of Catherine; she won't let go of this small issue!"

A somewhat amused laugh came from the other end. "Got it. I'll have someone negotiate with Catherine. As long as she lets go, there won't be a lawsuit."

The director quickly agreed!

On the way back, Richard met Catherine's concerned gaze, thinking she was still worried about what had just happened. "Don't worry, Catherine. As long as I'm here, no one can bully you."

He had seen the filth in the entertainment industry over the years, but that didn't mean it could be brought in front of Catherine without consequences!

Catherine shook her head. "Richard, has it been tough for you all these years in the entertainment industry?"

Richard hadn't expected Catherine to be concerned about him, and his heart softened instantly! "Not really! I actually started out because I really love acting, and also because I'm not as smart as Charles and George. Philip graduated with a direct PhD, and I only have a bachelor's degree."

Richard felt a bit embarrassed. "Grandpa said he didn't want anyone in the family to be an actor, but he actually supported me a lot! I heard him making calls to people in the film industry late at night to pull strings for me!"

Marcus was a very upright and old-fashioned person, and Samuel was the same.

At first, the whole family opposed Richard's decision to enter the acting industry.

But one night, when Richard got up to look for a script, he found Marcus staying up late with reading glasses, going over his lines and calling old friends in the film industry! The pride and joy in his words were as if Richard had already become a big star!

"As for fanatic fans, it's my fault. I won't let you worry about it again," Richard said.

Sophia added, "Richard, your biggest flaw that you're too soft-hearted. That Esme offended everyone in the crew, and you still gave her leeway."

Mentioning Esme, Richard's face darkened. He had already found out that Esme had given Brent some money, leading him and the fanatic fans to sneak into Cloudscape Villa in the middle of the night!

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