Chapter 15

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Mila’s mood was indescribable. Back then, she had entered the Capital Drama Academy as the top student in her major. Be it looks or ability, she was ranked first. It was a pity that she had been buried by the company all these years. Jane was even more dissatisfied with her and only threw some lousy roles at her.

Now that she had a top manager like Laila, everything would be different.

“Thank you, Laila.” Mila’s voice trembled slightly.

“Don’t thank me. As long as you’re willing to work hard, I’ll feel very rewarded. If you have any problems in the future, feel free to come to me. Artists and managers need to communicate more. Just treat me as a friend.”

Mila nodded obediently. When she left the building, she was so excited that she almost jumped up. She quickly took out her phone and called Elaine.

“Elaine, I have good news for you!”

Mila and Elaine were university classmates. After graduating, both of them started their own acting careers. Elaine chose another entertainment company. Although it wasn’t as capable as Big Dipper Entertainment, it treated her well. She had always been the first one to choose good resources.

After a few years, Elaine was now a popular starlet.

“What? Jane, that SOB took on a role for you?” After that, Elaine suddenly remembered something. “I heard that your company has a new boss.”

“Yes. I just found out my company was acquired by Fortune Corporation. The boss is pretty nice. Not only did he raise my salary, but he has also signed me with a top manager.”

Mila shared the good news in excitement. “Elaine, have you heard of Laila? The company actually asked her to look after me and even arranged an assistant for me. It’s like a dream!”

Elaine was also a little surprised. “That’s great! Laila is capable and responsible. She’ll definitely be able to get you good roles. Your company finally realized you’re a hidden treasure!”

All these years, only Elaine knew how difficult it was for Mila. She was more outstanding and beautiful than most people, but she had never had the chance to shine. Elaine wanted to help Mila, but she didn’t have the power to do that.

“Yes, I’ll work harder than before to catch up to you,” Mila said with a smile.

“Mila, you’ll definitely be better than me. When you become rich, don’t forget me!”

“Of course! You’re my best friend!”

Mila and Elaine lived in the same dormitory university and had become inseparable. They had known each other for seven years, and both of them treated each other as family.

“Mila, let’s celebrate tonight. You have to treat me to a big dinner!” Elaine said excitedly.

“I can’t. I have to cook for Chaucer!” Mila paused and went on. “How about I have dinner with him first? Then we can go have a drink!”

“Tsk! You’re heartless!” Elaine snorted unhappily. “Alright, send me a message when you’re done.”

“Okay, I’ll see you tonight.”

After hanging up, Mila got on the subway and went to the nearby market first. She bought two large bags of vegetables and meat. When she reached home, the heavy bags left two red marks on her fingers.

Chaucer’s wound had recovered very well, and he didn’t need a light diet anymore. Mila decided to make some savory dishes tonight.

She prepared all the ingredients first and put them aside to use later. She would start cooking when Chaucer returned home. If she started in advance, the food would be cold by the time Chaucer came back.

Mila wiped the sweat off her forehead and drank her cold tea on the rocking chair on the balcony. She narrowed her eyes in satisfaction as she watched the light of the sunset paint half the sky red.

Click.

Hearing the sound of the door closing, Mila shouted, “Chaucer, you’re back!”

She didn’t hear a response, but she was used to it. Chaucer didn’t talk much, to begin with, and sometimes when he was in a bad mood, he wouldn’t say a word.

Mila stood up and walked out. She was shocked to see the person.

“Grandpa Chapman, why… why are you here?” Mila was so frightened that she couldn’t speak properly.

“Mila?” Old Mr. Chapman was even more surprised than her.

“Grandpa Chapman, please sit here. I’ll make some tea for you!” Mila immediately ran to the kitchen and took out a bag of tea. She boiled a pot of water and brought it to the table outside.

Old Mr. Chapman was already sitting on the sofa. He asked softly, “Mila, why are you staying with Chaucer?”

Recently, Old Mr. Chapman felt his grandson became rather strange. He hadn’t returned to the old residence for many days and had been staying at Dragon Bay. The grandfather was acutely aware of that and suspected his grandson had a woman outside. However, he didn’t expect this woman to be Mila.