Chapter 23: Wall bam (8)

Ava Johnson wasn't sure whether to agree with Emma Jones' words or not. She acknowledged Emma Jones' excellent acting skills, but it was true that her good looks attracted unwanted attention, and her strong and stubborn personality made it difficult for others to gain any benefits from her, leading to fewer opportunities.

Ava Johnson didn't know how to comfort or congratulate Emma Jones, so she simply stood there, looking at her with a puzzled expression.

Emma Jones didn't need her comfort anyway. She just wanted to confide in Ava Johnson and told her, "I hope you can keep this secret. After all, it's not something to be proud of."

Emma Jones revealed the incident to Ava Johnson not only to gain her trust but also to test her loyalty. She believed that if Gaston Brown found out who leaked the information, he would surely retaliate.

Thus, Emma Jones didn't need to worry that Ava Johnson's actions would go unpunished if she brought her any harm.

Ava Johnson nodded and handed Emma Jones the script, saying, "This is the script, and you have scenes tomorrow."

It had been a while since Emma Jones last spoke to Hilary, and she was surprised to hear that Hilary was also in this project. If what Ava Johnson said was true, then Hilary was probably here as well.

As Ava Johnson was new here and didn't know much about the rooms, she suggested that Emma Jones should go back and get some fresh clothes as she had scenes the next day.

Emma Jones had mixed feelings. Just a few days ago, she was worried about having nothing to do, and now she was in a hurry as she hadn't even had time to read the script before she would have to start filming.

Feeling both excited and a little annoyed that she wasn't given enough time to prepare, Emma Jones bid Ava Johnson farewell and decided to head back to the hotel to gather her belongings.

However, as she walked to the hotel entrance, she saw a familiar figure. Her heart trembled, and she hesitated whether to wait a while longer or just head out.

But before she could make a decision, Gaston Brown turned around, seemingly sensing her presence, and unexpectedly found Emma Jones standing there, staring at him.

He had his hands in his pockets, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, and an aloof and cool expression on his face.

Emma Jones couldn't hide anymore, so she mustered courage and walked up to him.

When she stood in front of Gaston Brown, she heard his cold, proud voice speaking close to her ear, "Where are you going?"

Emma Jones kept her head down and softly replied, "I'm going back to get my clothes."

She really wanted to vent her anger at him for leaving her stranded on the highway and show an aloof attitude, but he was her financial backer, and she had offended him multiple times already. To avoid further persecution, she chose to be honest.

Gaston Brown didn't seem surprised. He simply nodded and said, "I'll take you."

Emma Jones didn't dare to sit in his car again. What if he left her stranded on the highway again?

"No, I'll take a taxi myself!" She said, trying to escape from the situation, but Gaston Brown grabbed her wrist.

Emma Jones nervously looked around, seeing no one around, she forcibly shook off his hand, "Aren't you afraid of being seen?"

"I don't like repeating myself. Wait for a car here with me!" His tone had an intimidating force that made it hard to resist.

Emma Jones frowned but ultimately lowered her head and stood beside him.

Fortunately, a car arrived shortly after.

Gaston Brown had the assistant get off and return home by himself, then he sat in the driver's seat.

Emma Jones quietly lamented the assistant, and then she got into the car as well.

Inside the car, the atmosphere was somewhat awkward. Emma Jones didn't mind, and she looked out the window at the passing scenery. Gaston Brown also seemed uninterested in talking to her, and they both remained silent until they reached the small neighborhood where Emma Jones lived.

Upon reaching the entrance of the apartment complex, Emma Jones unbuckled her seatbelt and finally put on a faint smile. "Thank you. I'll go in now."

To her surprise, as soon as she got out of the car, Gaston Brown also stepped out.

Emma Jones' heart sank a little, but she still tried to maintain a polite smile. "Mr. Brown, you can stop here. I..."

Her words were completely ignored by Gaston Brown. He had been to Emma Jones' apartment before, so this time he instinctively walked in the direction of her home.

Emma Jones was infuriated, but she didn't dare to ask him to leave again. In the end, she could only follow him with quick steps.

When they reached the door, Emma Jones was searching through her bag for the keys when the door across the hallway opened. An old lady poked her head out and saw Emma Jones and Gaston Brown standing there. She greeted them with a kind and friendly smile mixed with a hint of eagerness, "Ah, little Emma, you're finally back. The light in my house is broken; can you come and fix it? Oh my, your boyfriend is here again!"

Emma Jones' face blazed with embarrassment. She turned her head to look at Gaston Brown, who still wore his aloof expression. Seeing that he didn't explain, she was too lazy to offer any explanations either. After all, the elderly lady was getting on in age, and her hearing might not be the best. It was better not to explain at all.

"Do you have a new light bulb?" Emma Jones asked the old lady as she entered the apartment.

The room was dimly lit, as the old lady lived alone without any family members or a spouse. Nevertheless, the room was tidy and clean.

Emma Jones asked the old lady for a new light bulb, then brought a chair and stood on it to change the light.

The old lady smiled and pulled Gaston Brown's hand, persuading Emma Jones to stop, "Little Tang, let your boyfriend do it. You shouldn't always try to be strong. Girls should be delicate."

Emma Jones blushed even more at her words and wanted to explain, but she saw that Gaston Brown had already stood on the chair and efficiently changed the light bulb.

After flicking the switch and seeing the light on, he clapped his hands and said, "It's done."

The old lady was delighted and held Emma Jones' hand, saying, "Your boyfriend is really good. You won't have to change light bulbs or fix toilets and drain yourself in the future."

Gaston Brown raised an eyebrow slightly at her words but didn't say anything.

Emma Jones didn't want Gaston Brown to misunderstand, so she gave a perfunctory response and bid the old lady goodbye.

Once she was inside her own apartment, Emma Jones carefully considered her words before saying, "The old lady is elderly, so..."

Suddenly, Gaston Brown interrupted, "Do you know how to fix toilets and unclog drains?"