Lahat ng Kabanata ng Second Chance at Love: From Divorcee to the Billionaire's Bride: Kabanata 681 - Kabanata 690

"Jethro, our filming schedule is tight. We have several shows running concurrently and need to finish early to gain an edge," the director said, looking troubled. He glanced at the other guests standing nearby, watching the drama unfold. "Some of our guests don't have your popularity. They're hoping to use this show to gain exposure and boost their own profiles!"The director was trying to rally the other guests to oppose Jethro's request for a break.Jethro was highly popular and well-connected in the industry. The guests' eyes darted between the director and Jethro. They opened their mouths but ultimately didn't dare to take a stance."Jethro, please don't put everyone in a difficult position.""I'm quitting the show.""Jethro, we've already signed contracts. If you quit midway, it's a breach of contract. You'll have to pay a hefty penalty!""You can tell my manager the exact amount," Jethro said calmly, unfazed by the mention of a large penalty. "I'll cover Penelope's penalty

"Whether I quit or not depends on your performance.""I can influence your decision to quit?""You've been with me through the low points, and you've always celebrated my successes," Jethro said, his back to the manager. "I don't know when it happened, but all that changed.""I'm still the same person! It's you who's become a stranger!" The manager stepped in front of Jethro. "Back then, when we were broke, we were overjoyed to get any job. We celebrated in every way we could think of. Now, even when I get you a role with an internationally acclaimed director, you're indifferent, as if you couldn't care less.""A big director's film with just two or three lines?""So many artists in this country would kill for a chance to appear in an international director's work. I worked hard to get you this opportunity, and you just brush it off. Who's really changed, me or you?""Even if those few lines smear our country, you want me to accept it gladly?""That's the character's dialogue, n

His attitude immediately improved.Wendy once said that people respond differently: some respond to kindness, others to toughness, but sometimes money works best.They led us to the refrigerated coffin holding my cousin's body."He died young and tragically. It hasn't been seven days since his death. Take a quick look and leave."After this warning, the staff member went aside to smoke.In the coffin, my cousin's face was covered in blood stains.Penelope's already wounded heart ached again, and tears immediately welled up in her eyes.I held her hand, offering silent comfort.After staying at the funeral home for a while, Penelope looked at Jethro.Jethro nodded slightly.Penelope wiped her tears and said to me, "Let's go."Jethro had already arranged for news of their return to Johnsonville to be spread. By now, reporters were waiting outside the funeral home. If we left now, we'd be caught on camera.I was mentally prepared, but when we reached the main entrance, I was s

They called the police to investigate the guests' deaths.After opening the case, the police immediately brought Director Johnson in for questioning.When this incident came to light, it caused a huge stir. The show couldn't continue filming, and Director Johnson's reputation plummeted.He had hoped to make a comeback once people forgot about the incident. However, the entertainment industry is fickle—without his fame, he faced constant disdain, reduced to running errands on sets, with directors complaining that he was too old.Already marginalized, he happened to meet a powerful female industry figure.In her youth, she had been a renowned director. In recent years, she had stepped back from the spotlight, becoming an investor and producer in TV dramas and variety shows.After talking with Director Johnson, she greatly admired his talent. They hit it off immediately. Not wanting his talent to go to waste, she replaced the previously chosen director with him just before the datin

A group of people came to greet us.Luke disliked such grand receptions. When I contacted the Vice President to inform him of Luke's inspection visit, I had clearly stated this.Only the VP needed to accompany him; everyone else should continue their normal work.The VP had ignored my reminder.I discreetly glanced at Luke.As I expected, Luke's expression quickly darkened.After the morning's schedule, I would need to contact Henry again to arrange the upcoming matters promptly. Otherwise, Luke might lay off another batch of employees.The president position at Hanque had been vacant for a while. The VP thought he had a chance at promotion and was trying hard to impress Luke.Luke looked impatient. He specified that only the VP's assistant should stay, telling everyone else to return to their work and not obstruct his view.Seeing Luke's stern demeanor, the VP didn't dare linger. The crowd dispersed quickly.Led by the VP's assistant, we arrived at the testing site.The tes