LRAB Chapter 229
Chapter 229
Without wasting anymore, the director waved her off dismissively. "We've decided to go in a different direction. The role will now be handled by her," he said, gesturing toward the actress he had brought from his office.
Upon hearing what the director just said
Ethan's jaw tightened as he watched the scene unfold. His silence wasn't acceptance—it was calculation. So, this is what he's been up to. Let's see how far he's willing to go. The tension in the room was palpable as the crew waited for Ethan's response.@@@@
But Ethan didn't say anything immediately.
The director was mid-sentence, barking orders to the crew and the cast, when Ethan's voice cut through the room like a knife. "What are you doing?" Ethan asked, his tone calm yet laced with unmistakable authority. The room fell silent, all eyes shifting between the director and Ethan.
Hearing what Ethan just said.
The director straightened, attempting to look composed.
"The cast member wasn't delivering," he said, gesturing toward the actress he had just dismissed. "I've decided to replace her with someone more suitable."
However Ethan's expression didn't waver. His gaze was sharp and piercing, making the director visibly uneasy.
"Weren't all the cast members handpicked by you from the beginning or am I missing something?"
Ethan asked, his tone steady but carrying an edge. "Why the sudden change now?"
The director faltered, his lips twitching as if to form a response, but no words came.
The actress who had been dismissed stood frozen, her face a mix of humiliation and disbelief. At that moment the crew exchanged uneasy glances, sensing the tension mounting.
Immediately Ethan stepped forward, his presence commanding the room.
"Here's how this is going to go," he said, his voice calm but firm.
"You will not change anything. The cast stays as it is."
Hearing what Ethan just said.
Immediately the director opened his mouth to protest, but Ethan didn't let him.
"I see," before walking purposefully toward the crew.
Ethan's expression remained calm as he stepped into the bustling set, his sharp eyes scanning the room. "So, she's late," he said, his voice firm but quiet.
Hearing Ethan words.
The crew fell silent, their nervous glances bouncing off one another as Ethan's presence demanded attention.
He took a step closer to the group of actors.
"How often has the female lead been late?" he asked, his tone direct.
For a moment, there was silence, and then one of the actresses hesitantly raised her hand.
"All the time," she said, her voice wavering.
Before Ethan could respond, the rest of the crew jumped in.
"No, no," one of them blurted. "This is her first time!" Another chimed in, "Yeah, she's usually punctual."
At that moment Ethan's gaze moved slowly from one face to another, his sharp instincts telling him they were all lying, trying to cover something up.
He opened his mouth to press further when he felt a hand wrap around his arm.
The unexpected touch froze him for a moment. Then came the voice—soft, playful, yet unmistakably familiar.
"Ethan," she said, her words laced with amusement.
"You came to see me today."
Ethan turned, his breath catching as he saw the female lead standing behind him. Her confident smile and knowing eyes sent a wave of recognition through him. That voice—it belonged to the woman who had helped him escape when his identity as the godly investor had been exposed.
His mind raced. How does she know? His gaze lingered on her for a second longer than he intended. How the hell does she know it was because standing here?
The air in the room seemed to grow heavier as her playful smile didn't waver, and Ethan's thoughts spun in silent calculation of the new situation.