Chapter 356
“Not what we think?”
Adonis and Elvin exchanged a knowing glance before Adonis leaned in slightly, amusement flickering in his eyes.
“You think we’d gossip, Hadley?” he said smoothly. “Relax, we wouldn’t dare whisper a word behind Mr. Flynn’s back.”
Hadley parted her lips to protest, but before she could get a word out, Elvin cut in.
“There’s no need to keep it from us, Hadley,” he said with a smirk. “Let me give you some inside news—Wayne Walters? He’s been blacklisted in the industry.”
“What?” The word shot out of Hadley’s mouth before she could stop it.
Her stomach lurched at the sudden revelation.
Her mind raced, but one thought stood out. Was Eric behind this?
Elvin’s smirk deepened. “Who else but Mr. Flynn?” he said, as if the answer was obvious.
“After all, he was there last night, and to be fair, he is the only one with that kind of power.”
Hadley stiffened. Something about this felt off. Elvin picked up on her hesitation and tilted his head.
“Wait—he didn’t tell you?”
“No.” Hadley shook her head, still reeling.
Elvin let out a chuckle, as if the situation had just turned amusing.
“Then I guess he wanted to surprise you.”
Really?
Hadley’s brows knitted together, her mind whirling with questions.
Had Eric really done this? For her?
It didn’t seem possible.
After all, he had never gone out of his way for her before—not even back when they were married.
“Hadley, listen.” Adonis’ voice cut through her spiraling thoughts.
“Now that Wayne’s out, I have a proposition,” he said, pausing just long enough for the tension to settle. “I want to move you up to the second female lead.”
Before last night, such an idea wouldn’t have even crossed his mind. But things had shifted.
With East Entertainment Media running the show—and Eric apparently taking an interest in Hadley—this was an opportunity Adonis wasn’t about to pass up.
Promoting her wasn’t just about recognizing her talent. It was also a strategic move. A way to solidify ties with Eric.
Hadley struggled to find her voice.
“The second female lead? Me?” The words felt foreign in her mouth. She had braced herself for bad news—for being sidelined completely. And instead… this?
“I don’t know…” she said, hesitant. “What if I’m not ready?”
“There’s no ‘what if,’” Elvin said smoothly. “Sure, you might be new to this, but do you think Mr. Faulkner is here just for show? A great director knows how to bring out the best in his actors.”
“Yes, that’s right,” Adonis nodded, his expression unwavering. “I believe in you, Hadley. You just need to believe in yourself too.”