Chapter 228
Sophia Laurent ignored Director Chen's threats and strode away without looking back.
Adrian Valdemar hesitated on the spot.
Over the years, he'd grown accustomed to being mocked by the entire internet...
But who enjoyed being constantly criticized?
Seeing Sophia show no intention of stopping, he reluctantly followed.
Whatever!
One more humiliation wouldn't kill him.
Though he detested this woman, her earlier defense of him had been... unexpectedly impressive.
Not that he'd ever thank her for it.
If she hadn't interfered, he could've just paid the penalty and left.
If Alexander were awake, he wouldn't have made such a fuss over trivial matters...
"Do you enjoy acting?"
Sophia's voice snapped him out of his thoughts.
They'd reached a quiet corner.
Her expression was serious, gaze focused.
Adrian scowled. "None of your business."
Sophia frowned.
"If you love something, give it your all."
His lips twitched.
How did these two strangers share the same lecturing tone?
He rolled his eyes. "Who says I'm not serious?"
Sophia said nothing.
Memories of his cringe-worthy acting compilations flooded her mind.
As much as she wanted to defend him, Adrian's acting skills were... objectively terrible.
Sophia studied him closely.
Adrian bore sixty-percent resemblance to Alexander, both sharing those captivating peach-blossom eyes.
But Alexander's gaze carried authority that commanded respect.
Adrian's eyes shimmered with naive innocence—when he wasn't wearing that insufferable smirk.
With such features, he should've been beloved.
How had things gone so wrong?
His current attitude provided the answer.
This young master did as he pleased in the industry, with no management to rein him in.
"Which agency represents you?"
Adrian's arrogant expression froze.
"Why do you care?"
Sophia chuckled darkly.
"Adrian Valdemar, asking for punishment?"
She picked up a wooden stick from the flowerbed, testing its weight.
"Do you need a beating to cooperate?"
Adrian's eyes widened at the makeshift weapon.