Chapter 390 News from Adrian
Pearl was confused. "Why?"
Barbara thought for a second and came up with an excuse. "He's busy in the lab all day and can't answer the phone. You shouldn't bother him. Once he's done, he'll come see you. This way, he won't be distracted, worrying about you and his research."
Pearl thought Barbara made sense.
She didn't want Jeffery to be distracted either, since he had important work to do.
"Alright, let's wait until he's done," Pearl agreed without much thought.
Barbara saw Pearl's happy smile but felt uneasy.
Worried Pearl might overthink, she found it hard to explain.
Still, she gratefully said, "Oscar is really nice. He gave me a new identity for your sake. I owe my new life to you both. I'm very grateful to you and Oscar. I won't let you down."
It sounded like a vow, but Pearl said, "You're too polite. You used to protect me, now it's my turn. Even if it's partly thanks to Oscar, as long as I'm here, I won't let anyone bully you."
Barbara nodded and leaned on her shoulder. "It's so good. I feel very happy now."
Pearl smiled and hugged her. "I still need you to teach me self-defense."
"Then take good care of yourself. I'll teach you everything I know," Barbara said generously.
Pearl smiled, feeling life was pretty good now.
She didn't ask for much.
A simple, peaceful life was enough for her.
During this time, Eileen and others visited her.
She wasn't bored, but felt an emptiness, maybe because she was eager to hold her child, making her restless.
She couldn't attend the award ceremony, so she watched the live broadcast instead.
The show, from premiere to finale, had the highest ratings in history, a huge hit.
Eileen's popularity soared, and it boosted the career of new actor Brandon.
Netizens said Eileen always made male actors famous.
So, many companies wanted to pair new artists with Eileen.
Now, she didn't have to worry about getting roles, which was what Pearl always hoped for.
Eileen finally became famous.
Following this trend, she'd continue to be popular.
They all went to the award ceremony and even made a video call to Pearl from the venue.
Penelope was in tears, saying she wouldn't have achieved this without Pearl's support.
They had finally overcome their hardships.
"Glory" won Best Director and Best Actress awards.
Watching the live broadcast, Pearl saw Penelope on stage, receiving applause from the audience.
It was Penelope's first time in a gown. Normally, she dressed casually. Now, she could barely walk in high heels. Yet, she stood steadily on stage, knowing this was an important moment for her.
Pearl saw Penelope's nervousness on TV. Penelope calmed herself, took the trophy, and spoke into the microphone, "I'm very happy today because I've been waiting for this award for so long. From an unknown small director to where I am today."
Penelope talked about her journey, which was pretty standard, but then she choked up.
"I have to thank someone for where I am today." Tears started flowing as she cried on stage. "I especially want to thank someone who couldn't be here today, but this honor also belongs to her, and that's Pearl Harris, who not only saved me but also saved our entire crew. Without her, I wouldn't be here today. Please remember, she is also the director of 'Glory.' Pearl, thank you!"
Another round of applause followed.
Pearl knew how tough the journey had been and couldn't help but tear up.
After Penelope's speech, Eileen came up and spoke a lot.
She seemed more confident now, probably because of her experience and self-assurance.
Eileen said, "Ten years ago, I was a small actress. In these ten years, I've had my moments of glory and my falls, but I always got back up!"
Her words were inspiring, prompting another round of applause.
She smiled at the camera. "Like Penelope, the person I want to thank the most is another director who couldn't be here today, and that's Pearl. When I was at my lowest, she gave me a hand and helped me stand on this stage to receive this award. I will never forget this kindness. I want to thank her properly, and I ask my fans to remember, she is also a director, and that's Pearl!"
Pearl laughed and cried, feeling a bit embarrassed.
They hadn't told her in advance. Pearl, being an ordinary person, was now completely in the spotlight.
Especially with Eileen's explosive popularity, her words would definitely attract a lot of attention.
Sure enough, that night, Pearl's name trended on social media.
Many people were commenting.
[An amazing director, thank you for bringing us such a great show!]
[Eileen has had it tough. She was almost blacklisted before. Ms. Harris saved Eileen. She's not just a director but also an investor. She spent everything to make this show for Eileen. Without her, there wouldn't be the Eileen we see today!]
[Awesome, thank you, Ms. Harris!]
All positive comments.
Seeing their praise, Pearl didn't feel she was that great, but she had become the director in their eyes.
She was just a nominal director.
As she enjoyed reading the comments, the name "Adrian" appeared on her phone screen.
The call came again.
Pearl's eyes lit up, and she immediately picked up the phone. "Hello."
"Are you Ms. Harris?" Joshua Bryant spoke in broken English.
"Yes, where's Adrian?" Pearl asked. "Where is the owner of this phone?"
Joshua, in his broken English, said, "This phone was found, and the owner is missing."
Pearl's face changed dramatically. "Missing? Where did you find it?"
"My friend received your call earlier. He doesn't understand English, but I know a little. Your friend's phone was lost, and he might be in danger, so we wanted to let you know."
Pearl's heart raced, filled with tension and worry.
"It might not be that bad. We didn't see a body. We just found the phone wrapped in a plastic bag with bloodstains on it, and there was a recording inside."
From the moment she heard Adrian might be in danger, Pearl couldn't hear anything else. She had already imagined all the worst scenarios.
Her whole body was trembling.
"Do you want to hear it?"
Pearl held back her tears and calmly said, "Yes, I want to hear it."
Joshua played the recording.
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