Chapter 443 After Doing Something Bad, I Ran into Mr. Hearst
Paula, whose hands were restrained, shouted defiantly, "Irvin, don't believe her! She doesn't have any money to give you. Her family went bankrupt long ago and is drowning in debt. She's just lying to you!"
Irvin?
Yes, there was an actor named Irvin Hays.
Ashley faced his hesitant expression, observing his rolling eyes, and then smiled slightly at Paula, "Your backer Trinity has already fallen. Her dad and brother are in trouble and under investigation. With that financial source cut off, forget about keeping a handsome guy, you won't even be able to afford food," she said, lightly tapping her knee with her finger and raising her eyebrows, "As for me, I can still come up with fifty million dollars."
Regardless of who actually had money, the difference between Ashley and Paula was like night and day.
After a simple assessment, Irvin concluded that Ashley was the one with the money.
Living in the entertainment industry, he had seen many people who bluffed. The more they boasted loudly at dinner parties, the more they were actually broke and lacked real skills. On the contrary, those who were low-key and quietly swirled their wine glasses were often the big shots upon inquiry.
Clearly, Paula belonged to the former group.
Paula struggled, waving her arms, but her strength was no match for Irvin. No matter how hard she tried, she was still tied to the dining chair by Irvin. "Irvin, you fool, Ashley is a wanted criminal! Her parents..."
Ashley frowned irritably, casually picked up a napkin from the dining table, crumpled it, and stuffed it into Paula's mouth, silencing her complaints to mere muffled sounds.
Now, only she and Irvin were left in the room.
Irvin wasn't burly but was quite tall, and she definitely couldn't match him in strength.
Ashley calmed down, showing a bright smile that outshone the stars outside the window, "Mr. Hays, have you finished filming your role? How come you have time to play in Rochester City?"
Irvin was momentarily dazzled by her smile, then realized what she had said and mumbled, "I just have a few days off, so I came back to take a look."
As far as Ashley knew, the TV series had received additional investment, and Christian valued it highly, making the filming more meticulous. The schedule should be tight, and as the third male lead, he shouldn't be so free.
Could it be that he was kicked out of the crew?
If so, it made sense that he was out making money with his looks and physique.
Ashley remained composed, still smiling brightly, "With Mr. Hays' looks, everyone must think you're an idol, but I've seen your acting. It's really good, and every character you play is impressive. I'm really looking forward to this new show! My friend told me she has quite a few scenes with you."
Irvin, being an actor, quickly masked his discomfort and said cheerfully, "It'll take more than two months to finish filming, then there's post-production, promotion, and selling the rights to TV stations. It won't air so soon."
"That long? By the way, Mr. Hays, do you have any new projects after this one?"
Irvin, led by her conversation, was so caught up in work-related matters that he forgot their initial intention of developing an improper relationship, "Currently, no."
To be precise, there wouldn't be any for a while.
Ashley expressed some regret, then joyfully said, "I know a director who's recently preparing for a movie. There's a role that suits you perfectly. I'll recommend you to him. We talked about it over dinner last time, but I couldn't think of a suitable candidate then. Seeing you today, I realized you're just like the character in the script!"
Lies came easily to her, thanks to her many years of studying law, which had honed her eloquence.
Irvin's eyes suddenly lit up, like a puppy being petted by its owner, almost ready to jump over and nuzzle her leg, "Really? Which director? What kind of movie?"
Frankly, being stared at by Irvin like that made Ashley feel a bit guilty. Although he had engaged in paid sex with Paula, he seemed quite innocent, not like a scheming bad guy, "He's not as famous as Director Glenn, but he's well-known. I'll confirm with him in person and get back to you. I don't want to get your hopes up for nothing, but I think it should be fine."
She had to be cautious to avoid arousing Irvin's suspicion and causing more trouble.
Irvin squatted down, warmly grasping her hand, and said gratefully, "Thank you so much, Ms. Astor. I'll definitely repay you if it works out!"
Ashley withdrew her hand and patted his broad shoulder, "If you really want to thank me, it's simple. I don't like that person over there. Keep an eye on her and send her out of the country within three days. Let me know when she's on the plane, and I'll give you an answer."
Hearing her words, Irvin knew he had met an expert. This was good; it was easier to deal with people with clear goals, "Absolutely no problem! I'll get it done!"
Considering her familial ties with Paula and her uncle's face, Ashley didn't want to make things difficult for her. If Paula obediently left the country and stopped causing trouble, it would be a win-win situation, "Paula, Uncle is still in Dreamvale and needs care. Since you're not satisfied with the salary here, go to Eirondia and find a high-paying job. You can take care of Uncle and visit your dad and brother in Eurostan whenever you want. Isn't that great?"
She was also subtly reminding Paula that Uncle was still on medical bail, and whether he could be fully exonerated depended on her daughter's behavior.
Paula couldn't speak, only stomp her feet and glared.
Ashley touched her face, showing a bright smile, "Paula, you're not young anymore. Find a good man to marry. Playing around can easily bring diseases."
Paula was so angry she could bleed, but she couldn't shout, only stomp her feet continuously, making the chair creak against the floor.
Ashley opened her wallet, took out some cash, and placed it all on the dining table, "I won't see you off. Use this money to buy some gifts for Uncle and send my regards."
Paula kept stomping her feet, the chair creaking loudly, very irritating.
After speaking, Ashley turned around with a smile, "Mr. Hays, leave me your contact information so we can stay in touch."
After all, she hadn't promised to help for sure, so she might as well use the free labor.
Irvin immediately took out a business card, "Ashley, I'll leave everything to you. Let's have a meal together sometime, my treat."
"Sure."
Ashley smiled, thinking how could someone so naive survive in the entertainment industry? Wouldn't he be torn apart?
It was probably this very personality that led him to Paula's bed.
Before leaving, Ashley warned Paula again, "Leave the evidence before you go, or don't force me to use other methods."
Paula, in a fit of rage, fell to the ground with the chair.
She tried to get up but couldn't, tried to curse but couldn't open her mouth, looking both pathetic and ridiculous.
Ashley left without looking back, sneering. Serves you right!
Opening the door, Ashley felt refreshed and gave herself a fist pump, saying "yes!"
But in the next moment, her smile froze, and she almost stumbled.
Was she seeing things?
Outside the door stood Damian, smoking.
He held a cigarette between his fingers, facing the window by the elevator with an imposing presence. His black suit made him look like a lone eagle in the wilderness, exuding a cold and proud aura.
The hallway's voice-activated lights weren't very bright, but they illuminated his hawk-like eyes with a brilliance that made people wary of crossing him.
Ashley awkwardly lowered her fist, pretending nothing was wrong, but her ears felt hot, "What are you doing here?"
Damian casually flicked the ash from his cigarette, watching it drift out the window, "Worried you might get killed and dumped, so I came to check on you."
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