Chapter 1548: Awkward Blind Date

Lydia Brooke’s expression stiffened for a moment but quickly recovered, offering a gentle smile, "Beau Haston, sincerely thank you for all the help you’ve given me and my son over the years."

"Is it just gratitude, nothing else?" Beau Haston looked intently at Lydia Brooke.

Lydia Brooke looked back at Beau Haston, "You know I’m fully focused on my career right now."

"Okay," Beau Haston made a conceding gesture, "I’ve waited so many years, I don’t mind waiting a bit longer. From the first time I saw you, when I said I would pursue you, I was serious. I’m saying it once again now. Lydia Brooke, I will keep chasing you until you agree."

"You know I have Derek, and I’m still busy with my career—Beau Haston, waiting for me may end up with nothing."

Beau Haston shook his head, "After all these years, you see how I handle things with Derek. If I cared about Derek’s presence, I wouldn’t pursue you. If I give up without waiting, I won’t be content."

Lydia Brooke lowered her head in silence, unsure of what else to say.

Watching Lydia Brooke’s demeanor, Beau Haston’s expression flickered slightly as he let out a heavy sigh in his heart.

-

Lydia Brooke canceled her appointments over the days to accompany Beau Haston and Derek Brooke for a tour around City C.

On the third day, her agent called.

"Lydia Brooke, the director of ’Youth’ just called, saying... that the lead female role has been given to someone else."

Sister Julianna’s voice was filled with urgency and anger.

Lydia Brooke replied calmly, "What about the second female lead?"

"The second female lead was also given to another actress. Right now, there’s only a minor role left... I directly refused the director’s offer for you to join this production. Asking you to play a minor role is meant to embarrass you deliberately."

Lydia Brooke pressed her lips together, "I understand, I’ll take this chance to rest. Resource battles are quite normal. Who’s the lead actress for this show now?"

"It’s... Alina Johnson."

"Alina Johnson?" Lydia Brooke laughed coldly, "Was the role snatch intentional this time? It wasn’t the director replacing me because he thought I was unsuitable?"

"I’ve heard Alina Johnson is quite close with the producer, so..."

"Okay, then let those with connections take the stage. ’Fallen City’ managed to defeat ’Concubine Orchid’s Story’ back then, I’m not afraid of Alina Johnson now!" Lydia Brooke contemplated, "I’ll rest for a few days, and when I return, I’ll strike back."

"Alright, I believe in you, Lydia Brooke. Your tenacity and determination remind me of my younger days; that’s why I’m mentoring you."

After ending the call, Lydia Brooke took a sip of tea, contemplating Sister Julianna’s words, her gaze deepened.

Just coincidentally? Jorge Saxton just said he wanted to blacklist her, and now, within two or three days, her resources were snatched away...

If Jorge Saxton is indeed planning to blacklist her, she won’t be able to fight back. Then the roles in the major costume dramas ’Fallen City 2’ and ’The Prime Lady’ will also be switched, right?

Lydia Brooke’s fingers turned slightly cold.

-

In the afternoon, Lydia Brooke delightfully took Derek Brooke and Beau Haston to eat.

When getting out of the car, Lydia Brooke wore a hat and sunglasses, letting her hair down to avoid being recognized.

Just as Lydia Brooke walked into the store, she spotted an outstanding man sitting by the window, with looks and aura one in a thousand.

Jorge Saxton—!!

Lydia Brooke’s fingers clutching her wallet suddenly tightened, her body slightly stiffened.

Why is Jorge Saxton here! Across from him sat a beautiful woman, giving him tender and affectionate glances, seemingly very fond of him.

Lydia Brooke’s peripheral vision caught sight of the pair, and automatically the word that surfaced in her mind was: date.

Dating? Jorge Saxton is on a date?!

Lydia Brooke, with a composed expression, followed Beau Haston walking further inside.