Chapter 104: Chapter 104: The Filming Location Is at the Fordham Family, Call Him Husband
Hawthorne Family ancestral home.
This is a century-old Chinese courtyard, full of ancient charm and elegance.
Rhys Hawthorne got out of the car and, usually composed, quickened his pace.
He passed through the courtyard blooming with Crimson Bloom Garden and red-branched roses, walked through the bamboo-lined corridor swaying in the wind, and crossed the old stone-arched bridge.
Normally, he would enjoy spending his leisure time feeding the koi, but now he had no time to pay attention to the colorful fish swimming beneath the lotus flowers.
In the bustling courtyard, the servants respectfully saluted, "The third young master is back."
Rhys Hawthorne had a solemn face, his eyebrows full of gloom.
As he arrived outside the old man’s room, he couldn’t help but breathe a little heavier.
It wasn’t until he stepped into the room and heard a cascade of silvery laughter that the gloom lifted from his brows. He slowed his pace, instinctively tidied up his appearance, and gracefully walked inside.
"Third brother, you’re back, but I’m faster than you." A lovely figure appeared before him, his quirky and lively younger sister, Chloe Hawthorne.
Looking up at the elderly man on the bed, with a head full of silver hair and wrinkles all over his face, yet appearing particularly amiable, his complexion seemed quite good, not as critical as the call suggested.
"How’s grandpa?"
"He just had a fall. You know your mother’s nature, always exaggerating things as if the sky is falling."
Chloe Hawthorne clutched her chest, "Speaking of which, I had a very important variety show to film today, but took the first flight back. If I’d known, I’d have taken third brother’s business jet. Grandpa, you tricked us!"
The old man chuckled, "Then Grandpa will compensate you with a business jet, how about that?"
Chloe Hawthorne’s eyes lit up, "Really? Never mind, if Dad knows, he’ll scold me again. Third brother needs to fly all over the world for business; should I use a private jet just to watch concerts?"
"As long as my granddaughter likes it, why not?" The old man’s smile was full, not at all as scary as the rumors suggested.
Chloe Hawthorne suddenly thought of something, looked at Rhys Hawthorne slyly, "Third brother, you haven’t returned to Kenton for several years, and you’ve been there for the past month. Who could possibly be in Kenton? Could it be..."
Before she could finish speaking, a deep male voice came from the door, "Speaking of which, Rhys is also at the age for marriage. Mother’s friend’s daughter just returned from studying abroad and it’s perfect for Rhys to take a look."
A tall servant pushed a wheelchair in, the man in the wheelchair was wearing a suit and glasses with gold wire frames, looking gentle and refined.
Chloe Hawthorne quickly ran over, "Big brother, whom has Mom arranged for third brother to marry? The one from the Lowell Family or the Shawcross Family?"
"It’s Miss Lowell." Miles Hawthorne adjusted his glasses and looked at Rhys Hawthorne, "Miss Lowell will be here shortly, have lunch together; you met when you were young."
Rhys Hawthorne realized that the grandpa’s illness was just a ploy to bring him back; it was a matchmaking feast arranged by the family.
"Not very coincidentally, I’m supposed to meet someone shortly, afraid I can’t have lunch with Miss Lowell."
Rhys Hawthorne slowly stood up, "Grandpa, rest well, I’ll see you later."
His response was impeccable, with no trace of intentions on the surface.
Chloe Hawthorne watched his departing back, murmuring under her breath, "Third brother still seems uninterested in women, could it be he really likes men? No way, he’s so proper, never seen him close with any man. Could he be like the third uncle..."
"Bang!"
The old man slapped the bedside cabinet, "Nonsense! Cough... cough cough..."
Chloe Hawthorne realized her mistake, quickly patting the old man’s back, "Don’t worry, grandpa, third brother won’t stay single forever; he might just meet a girl he likes one day."
Back in the car, Rhys Hawthorne coldly instructed the driver, "To the company."
He clicked on the tablet, switching to a certain variety show live broadcast site.
When Victoria Monroe appeared, he cut off the call with the international manager and connected the Bluetooth on the tablet.
No matter how many times he saw this face, his heart would race each time.
Even though she wore light makeup, when Faye York appeared after her, her beauty eclipsed the previous two.
Victoria Monroe, unlike Rachel Hayes and Faye York, didn’t constantly pay attention to her image. Five minutes after getting in the car, she fell asleep.
Barrage:
[Victoria’s acting is like my slack-off-at-work state.]
[This obviously has no script! Who jumps into sleep five minutes after getting into the car?]
[Look at those other artists pretending. Victoria is so genuine, can’t deny, beautiful sister still looks beautiful sleeping!]
[No clue why she quit showbiz, but bro-in-law sure has a good appetite!]
The car arrived at the company downstairs, the driver cautiously reminded, "We’re here."
Rhys Hawthorne waved casually at him with the Bluetooth headset on.
Driver: ???
The man who usually had no time even for a single movie, astonishingly started following variety shows!
The director switched a few scenes, noticing that compared to others, sleeping Victoria Monroe was the most talked about!
Indeed, the best actress always stands out, whether in acting skills or popularity. Clearly just a supporting role this episode, yet relaxing and sleeping instantly shot her up multiple trending lists.
Rhys Hawthorne even screenshot several images frequently.
From time to time, the director would switch to road and weather conditions. Seeing this road, Rhys Hawthorne guessed something, his face instantly changed dramatically.
Was today’s shooting location actually at...
The car slowly stopped, the filming PD quietly called out, "Ms. Monroe, we’ve arrived."
The director cut to a close-up, Victoria Monroe slowly opened her eyes, like a lazy cat.
Those eyes didn’t have the assertiveness from when filming Minister, appearing soft, adorable, and pure, without a hint of aggression.
Unbeknownst to her, this scene already melted the hearts of the viewers behind the screens, almost wanting to lick the screen.
Unaware of this, she rubbed her un-makeuped eyes casually, muttering, "Why so fast?"
Clearly, she’s about to contribute another "contrast cuteness" trending keyword.
However, the moment Victoria Monroe opened the door, she realized the seriousness of the situation. It wasn’t the countryside but rather Fordham Mother’s house!!!
Why was the filming set here?
It must be Rachel Hayes conspiring with the director privately, since no one knew due to the confidentiality agreement.
Just flown back, Julian Fordham, planning to have Rachel Hayes abort immediately, just got off the car, realized something was amiss and wanted to leave, but it was too late.
He was exposed under cameras!
Rachel Hayes ran towards him, shouting, "Darling..."
Julian Fordham raised his gaze, seeing Victoria Monroe just getting off the car.