Chapter 44 Time Waits for No Man

Book:You Are Smothering Me, Handsome Published:2024-5-1

It was in Starlight Entertainment.
It was in the Mia’s office.
Clara arrived in a hurry and looked anxious when she entered the office.
“Mia, what’s the matter? I will have a reunion dinner with my husband’s family. Why don’t you tell me what it is on the phone?”
Noticing Clara’s attitude, Mia shook her head, “Clara, when will you start to work?”
Clara sighed, “Start to work? I have to deal with a lot of things about my husband’s family first. I have just got married, so I have some things to deal with in terms of customs.”
Mia patted the documents on the table and said, “Clara, we have signed the agreement. The dramatic team has delayed shooting the movie for your wedding. They can shoot the male lead and supporting actors’ parts first, but you can’t delay it indefinitely, right?”
Clara brushed her hair with her fingers. “I see, but I have to deal with my wedding first.”
Mia also knew Clara’s difficulties. “Clara, because you married Sammy, you have been in the trending hashtag in Weibo, a social media platform, recently. We need to take advantage of your popularity to release the news that you start to shoot the movie and give people a positive impression of you.”
Clara sat on the sofa and looked at her watch.
“There are many actresses. You’ve finally become famous and got a good role. You have to seize this opportunity.”
Mia tried her best to persuade Clara.
“Mia, I see and will do it as soon as possible. However, I haven’t told Sammy about the movie. Give me some time to deal with it.”
“Also, you should have an abortion as soon as possible. Otherwise, you won’t be able to hide it for long. You know that the media nowadays likes these gossips. When you get married, someone guesses whether it’s a shotgun marriage or something like that.”
Clara nodded. Fortunately, there was a custom in the Nathan’s family. Her pregnancy wouldn’t be publicized until the baby was three months old, so it would not be exposed for the time being.
“Mia, I will seize the time to solve all the problems.”
“Every time I talk to you about this, you always reply like that. Clara, you have to know that this is your only chance to be famous. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be so anxious for you. Time waits for no one.”
“I see.” Just as Clara finished speaking, the phone in her bag rang. It was Sammy. “Hi, Sammy. OK. I see. I met a few colleagues and chatted with them. I’ll be right down.”
After hanging up the phone, Clara stood up and said, “Mia, Sammy is waiting for me downstairs. I have to go.”
“I hope you take my words to heart.”
“OK. I will.” After saying that, Clara left in a hurry.
Downstairs, Sammy was in a black Ferrari and waiting for Clara.
Clara put on her sunglasses and got into the car hurriedly. “Darling, sorry to keep you waiting.”
Sammy smiled, “It doesn’t matter.”
Then Sammy started the engine and drove towards the hotel that the Nathan family had reserved.
Although they had got married, Sammy and Clara weren’t close to each other.
Usually, Sammy didn’t talk much. Before getting married, he was like that and after getting married, he was even more reticent.
It might be because Serena came to snatch him at the wedding.
“Darling, I met Mia when I went back to take my things. Mia said that there was a very good role. It was simply tailor-made for me. She asked me if I wanted to take it. I would like to discuss it with you.”
Clara said softly as she looked at Sammy.
Sammy frowned, “You have been pregnant for two months. You should stay at home and wait for your labor. It’s so hard to shoot a movie. It’s hard to say that something unexpected might not happen.”
Clara pouted, “Sammy, you know that I major in acting. The roles I have taken aren’t good. I really want to play the leading role. This time, this role really suits me.”
“Clara, you are still young. After you give birth to the baby next year and rest for a period of time, you can go to work. Besides, even if you don’t work, I can support you.”
Clara smiled awkwardly. Once she became unknown, it would be difficult for her to stage a comeback.
“Sammy, I really want to shoot the movie. I will be very careful and will only shoot for two to three months. Many actresses still work when they are pregnant.”
“Clara, even if I agree, my parents will not agree. My grandparents won’t agree either. My grandmother has said countless times that she wants a great-grandson. If you go to work, they will be extremely worried.”
Clara opened her mouth and wanted to persuade him, but she gave up. “OK. I see. I’ll listen to you.”
Sammy turned to look at Clara. ‘If she weren’t so obedient and sensible, how good would it be?’
Clara put her hands on her belly. ‘This baby has become my biggest obstacle.’

It was in the Crystal Palace.
These past two days, Derek had been working from home, and he occasionally found time to visit Serena. He was so gentle towards Serena.
Serena had been tortured endlessly when Derek applied medicine for her these past two days. Every time Derek applied medicine for her, it was endless torture for her.
Derek was busy in the study again, and Serena enjoyed herself in the garden.
Ernest knocked on the study door.
“Come in.”
Ernest popped his head around the door. “Derek, are you available?”
Derek looked up at Ernest. “What’s the matter?”
“I have something to talk to you.” Ernest plucked up the courage to walk in.
Derek looked up at Ernest again and Ernest looked serious. Derek closed his documents and said, “Go ahead.”
Ernest took a deep breath and sat opposite Derek. These days, because Derek needed to meet some people, a chair had been specially placed across from Derek’s desk.
“Derek, when will you go through the formalities with Serena?”
“What formalities? Serena and I have got married. It’s you, my nephew who did it for me.”
“I’m talking about the divorce!”
“I didn’t say I wanted a divorce,” Derek curled his lips. His evil and charming appearance was extremely oppressive.
“You don’t want to get divorced? Do you want to…?” Ernest took a few breaths. “Derek, it’s not appropriate for you to force her by your side, is it?”
“Force?” Derek played with the pen in his hand. “I haven’t forced her.”
Ernest would like to say something, but he didn’t. “I mean, this is not good for Serena, nor is it good for you.”
“I think it’s good.”
Ernest was surprised again!
“Derek, Derek, do you fall in love with Serena?”
Ernest couldn’t believe it.
Derek did not answer. Instead, he opened the document and continued to read. “If you are trying to persuade me to divorce, go back. I will not divorce.”
Ernest looked at Derek in disbelief.