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Chapter 661 He Wants to Be Her Leading Man

Author: Lana Mora
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-09 08:09:36

After dinner, Director William urgently gathered everyone for a meeting at a small restaurant next to his residence.

The place was quiet, making it a suitable spot for discussions.

Kendrick and Jax accompanied Annabelle to the meeting. However, once it started, they sat off to the side, keeping a low profile as outsiders.

With a heavy expression, Director William announced, “Julian got into a car accident on his way to the airport. It’s nothing serious, but he won’t be able to participate in the shoot.”

A heavy silence filled the room.

What now?

Everyone was asking the same question.

Without a male lead, there was no way to proceed with the commercial, no matter how they revised the shoot.

After all the effort to get here, would they really have to pack up and go home tomorrow? That didn’t seem like an option.

People exchanged glances, trying to come up with solutions. Some started suggesting male actors they knew, hoping Director William could reach out to them.

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