The three of them were chatting over there, while Elaine’s assistant brought each of them some hot water to warm their hands.
Following up on what Elaine just said, Sharon Cheney mentioned, "Bella really doesn’t need to rush into thinking about an agency right now. It’s not too late to plan after ’Brocade River and Mountain’ airs. With no fame yet, those looking to sign are just small companies, which would affect future development. After all, in competing for many resources, small companies can’t outmatch big ones."
"Hmm, I agree with Sharon’s view," Elaine chimed in. "Once filming here wraps up, if Bella hasn’t found a job yet, she can come work part-time at my studio. I’ll pay her an hourly wage."
"Ms. Flynn, really?" Bella Acker, who had been worrying about how long it would take to land a job after this shoot, felt relieved at this prospect.
Sharon looked at her delight, amused, "Silly girl, hurry up and thank your Ms. Flynn."
"Thank you, Ms. Flynn." Bella smiled, squinting with joy.
Elaine gave her friend a playful pinch.
On the other side, Vivi’s scenes were set, and Director Ford continued shouting through the electronic megaphone, "Next, Hera and Luna come out of the room and have a conversation in the garden. Actors, get ready!"
Bella was startled, "Ms. Cheney, Ms. Flynn, I’ll head over first."
"Go on, don’t be nervous." Sharon nodded.
As Bella headed over, a makeup artist immediately came up to touch up her makeup, and a costume stylist stepped in to adjust her outfit.
Watching her go, Elaine said, "Do you know why I suggested Bella come work part-time at my studio?"
Sharon glanced at her friend, a bit helpless. "I know. Don’t worry, Lynn is Lynn and Bella is Bella. I keep them very separate. She’s a straightforward girl; you don’t need to probe whether her closeness to me has any hidden motives. At my age, if I can lend a hand to juniors I like, I will."
"Do you even know how deep the waters run in this circle?" Elaine rolled her eyes at her friend. "You have a big heart, and if I don’t help keep an eye out for you, who knows when you might get fooled?"
"Yes, yes, I hear you," Sharon surrendered. "But if Bella does work part-time at your studio, make sure no one gives her a hard time on purpose." Her advice wasn’t just for Bella’s sake; it was also out of consideration for her friend.
The relationship between Bella and Damian was no ordinary one. Speaking of Bella’s attitude, just knowing how panicked Damian got hearing she was in trouble means anyone daring enough to mess with Bella might not even know how they ended up suffering.
"Don’t worry. It’s rare to see such a straightforward and innocent girl these days; I quite like her too," Elaine switched topics. "But Vivi isn’t very friendly toward Bella. If she intends to trouble Bella, given her status in the circle, Bella’s future path might not be easy."
"That’s nothing to worry about." Sharon scoffed. "Even if there were ten Vivis trying to trouble Bella, the only one to suffer would still be Vivi herself."
Elaine, being sharp, quickly connected it to Damian. She deliberately lowered her voice and said, "Are you saying Bella and that guy are really... hmm?"
"We see it but don’t say it; just watch and see."
If Vivi hasn’t realized it by now, she’s just asking for trouble!