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Chapter 84: Scandal at the Press Conference

作者: Raven
last update 公開日: 2025-07-08 13:13:03

Allie’s phone buzzed unexpectedly, shattering the awkward tension that had enveloped the room. She grabbed it like a lifeline and answered without hesitation.

It was Samuel Jackson, the director of the film.

After ending the call, Allie returned to the dining table, where Liam sat, his expression unreadable. The air between them felt heavier than before.

“Director Jackson says there’s a press conference tomorrow,” Allie explained cautiously. “They’re announcing me as the lead and clarifying the
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