Chapter 1324 - 1363: In Name Only

Mabel Quinn was pulled into the elevator by Kyle Kinston, "What’s wrong with you?" she asked, trying hard to withdraw her hand, but the revolution had not yet succeeded.

"I’m jealous, can’t you tell?" he retorted.

She almost choked on her own saliva. He was jealous? And he said it so openly? In the end, she stupidly asked, "What are you jealous of?"

"Do you really not know?" he asked her back, lowering his head. Those deep eyes seemed to want to see right through her.

She involuntarily pursed her lips, recalling the scene at the discussion meeting. "Are you jealous of... Atlas Shaw?" After thinking it over, that seemed the most likely.

Atlas... Such an intimate way to address him, yet it sounded grating to his ears.

"When he was reciting the lines, the way you looked at him was really envy-inducing," he murmured softly, his face drawing even closer to hers, his warm breath brushing her face, causing her cheeks to flush slightly.

At that time, she was merely amazed at Atlas Shaw’s command of lines and voice! Mabel wanted to pull back, but just as her body started to retreat, he had already wrapped his arms around her waist, "You once said you preferred my current profession to being an actor, but just now when I saw you looking at Atlas Shaw like that, I couldn’t help but think, if only I were an actor. Then I could star in your drama, and would you then look at me with those same eyes?"

"Kyle Kinston, you... let go of me first, there are camera monitors here..." Mabel said awkwardly.

He smiled slightly, casting a casual glance in the direction of the surveillance camera, "So what? We’re married; even if we’re holding each other like this, it’s perfectly reasonable."

"... Just in name only," she said.

His eyes darkened suddenly at her words.

For some unknown reason, seeing that shadowed look in his eyes left her with a tight feeling in her chest. What was happening to her? But before she could sort out her thoughts, Kyle had already pulled her into his arms, burying his face in her shoulder, murmuring, "Even if it’s just in name, it’s okay, as long as you don’t drive me away from your side."

His humbleness, his plea, filled her heart with unease. When had this proud man set aside all his pride and come before her seeking forgiveness?

Yet she was lost, her heart no longer held the hatred and resentment towards him. She knew what he wanted, but could she still offer it now?

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Because of one sentence from Atlas Shaw, it resulted in Clarissa Bella being forced to leave the crew. Although according to the contract, Clarissa could receive some compensation, compared to what she lost, this compensation seemed insignificant.

Once she left the crew, there would likely be no shortage of negative news about her in the media, and missing out on a drama that might become a hit, and offending Atlas Shaw, could severely impact her future career development.

Thus, Clarissa Bella’s agent couldn’t help but run to Mabel Quinn, hoping to seek Mabel’s forgiveness, and even Sister Han was dragged along to plead on their behalf.