They heard what they said to Mason Nightshade.
Given Sawyer's temper, anyone daring to use backstage influence wouldn't be allowed into the cast. But now, this person is Mason Nightshade; offending him doesn't end well for anyone.
Does Sawyer really dare offend Mason Nightshade?
Sawyer snorted, looking angrily at the crowd eager for drama, and sneered, "Didn't President Nightshade say it already? Follow the rules; have auditions where needed, interviews where needed, just follow the process. Why bother asking me?"
Everyone looked at each other, realizing there was nothing entertaining to watch, dispersed boringly.
In the evening, Mason Nightshade didn't come back for dinner. Auntie Rong said that the young master called and mentioned he had social engagements tonight, but Aurelia Shaw felt he was deliberately avoiding her. It might be because of the divorce, or maybe he's just lost interest in her.
However, an unexpected guest arrived.
Jovana Shaw carried a thermal lunch box, looked around, and asked, "Where's brother-in-law? Is he not at home?"
She specifically came to bring him the soup she cooked. She had been incredibly busy with exams lately, but once she had some free time, she immediately cooked soup and delivered it, hoping her brother-in-law wouldn't be disappointed for not visiting these past few days.
"I've been busy with exams recently and didn't have time to cook soup. Sister and brother-in-law won't be mad, right?" Jovana blinked her pretty eyes, hinting at Auntie Rong to gather information.
Humph, she just wanted to know her brother-in-law's reaction.
As for that woman Aurelia Shaw? Whether she's happy or not, the soup was made for her brother-in-law, not for this little brat.
Auntie Rong glanced at Jovana Shaw; she had lived long enough to recognize cats and dogs at a single glance.
Another little Lillian White.
Auntie Rong thought to herself.
Having been a servant for many years, she had seen many women who pretended to be pitifully gentle and amicable in front of others, only to show their vicious claws behind the scenes.
Is this woman the Young Madam's sister?
She had seen many who wanted to interfere in others' marriages, but it was her first time seeing a sister snatch her sister's man.
So young, yet learning nothing good.
"Did you... graduate from high school?" Auntie Rong sized her up and asked.
Jovana Shaw bashfully lowered her head and said softly, "I'm in senior year and will take the college entrance exam this year. Recently, there have been many student council matters, and I need to hand over my position as president to my juniors. The handover tasks are too much. I promised my sister to cook soup for my brother-in-law every day, but now..."
Her tone was filled with regret, pursing her lips, she timidly asked, "Brother-in-law isn't mad, right?"
Now, it shifted from sister and brother-in-law to just brother-in-law.
Auntie Rong pretended not to notice her self-flattering talk, giving a forced smile and said, "What's there for the young master to be angry? The Young Madam's cooking skills are top-notch. Eating the Young Madam's meals every day, he doesn't want what us servants make. It's said the young master cares about the Young Madam and massages her hands every night, washes her feet for her."
Hearing the words "washing feet," Jovana Shaw opened her mouth in shock.
"You, you say Mason Nightshade... washed Aurelia Shaw's... feet?!"
Jovana Shaw couldn't believe what she heard.
Images of Mason Nightshade's dignified and aloof figure, detached and always keeping people at arm's length, flooded her mind.
But such a man... actually humbled himself to squat before Aurelia Shaw and wash her feet!
Jovana Shaw couldn't accept this reality.
Auntie Rong must be making up lies to deliberately fool her.