Though her pay was that of a C-list celebrity, Skylar dared not overestimate herself, knowing that being in her prime right after her debut was only wishful thinking.
It had been proven that she was right. The movie and the TV series only made the audience more familiar with her.
The movie was still playing in the major theaters right now, but it only boosted the female lead, Katrina’s popularity.
“This movie will be your masterpiece, and it might still be in another ten years. You must seize this golden opportunity.” With her eyes on the signed agreement, a contented smile broke across Kate’s face.
Skylar was the easiest actress she had ever worked with. Not only was the woman gifted and cooperative, but it also saved Kate a lot of hassle of securing jobs for her painstakingly.
Tobias is such a keeper. He has paved the way for Skylar, ensuring that she has a bright future.
Before Skylar could give Kate her word of honor, Tobias called and summoned her to the hospital.
Like a cat on a hot tin roof, she rushed over to the hospital and found the man and her mother sitting in the cafeteria, facing each other.
With exaggerated body language, Miranda rambled on with much excitement, waving her hands vehemently in the air.
Meanwhile, Tobias sat silently in utter stillness, as if he was an emotionless sculpture.
Standing a few steps away from the man, Skylar locked eyes with him. She had been trying to pull herself together on the way to the hospital, as she was afraid that she might lash out at Miranda uncontrollably.
“I’ve activated auto debit for your medical fee. You can stay here as long as you wish. I’ve done everything I should, so I’m taking my leave now.”
Standing up, Tobias wanted to give Skylar a reassuring pat on her shoulder. As the man lifted his hand, he suddenly realized that quite a number of people in the cafeteria were stealing glances at them.
He was reminded that many knew Skylar now. In order to keep their relationship in the dark, he had to avoid any intimate interaction with her in public.
Dropping his hand, he kept a distance from the woman.
Skylar was still holding a grudge against him, so she was eager to set the boundaries between them. “I’ll pay you back. I’ve signed the agreement, so the filming crew will pay me thirty percent of my salary in advance, and it’ll be more than enough to cover the medical fee.”
Tobias gave her a dry smile. “No worries, it’s just a trivial matter. There’s no need to draw the line between you and me. Keep your salary. It’s your hard-earned money. Besides, you haven’t even received it. How can you think of spending it already?”
He’s leaving me with no choice. I’ll have to give it back to him straight away afterward.
As she watched him stride away, he didn’t even glance at Miranda, let alone saying goodbye.
In fact, the man couldn’t wait to leave, reluctant to spend another second in Miranda’s presence.
Skylar took the seat where he sat earlier, facing her mother with her arms folded. The woman was fuming rage, yet she had to keep her cool in public.
“You’re really something. I never expected you to get Tobias here and make him pay for your medical fee.”
Miranda pursed her lips with displeasure. “How could you say that? We’re a family.”
Skylar gave the woman a death stare. “Dream on! You can stay here if you want to, but don’t you disturb Tobias ever again, or else you’ll put me in a tight spot.”
Miranda shrugged noncommittally without agreeing with her daughter. The latter was on the verge of flying off the handle.
In the evening, the sun turned red, casting a pinkish glow across the sky. Coming out of the hospital, Skylar put on a pair of sunglasses, and her head tilted up slightly.
Instinctively, her gaze fell on Tobias, who was dressed in a well-cut black suit. He’s still here.
The woman then sauntered over to him in her high heels with a frigid expression. She had yet to get over yesterday’s argument.
Though he came over because of Miranda, it didn’t mean that she was going to forgive him. What he does today cannot make up for the fact that he called me fake with a stern face last night. Women have the right to be unreasonable sometimes. Why not me then? Besides, I wasn’t being unreasonable last night.
“Mr. Ford, are you waiting for me? I didn’t know you’re so free.”
