Because Lenny immediately shifted the conversation to food, this meal became a relaxed one without discussing work.
However, until the bill was settled, Lenny didn’t mention anything about the movie role.
“It’s really great. Next time, I can bring my friends here,” Lenny said with a smile.
“In fact, I highly recommend the restaurant just down the street. Don’t let its small appearance fool you; they have a lot of delicious dishes.”
As soon as food was mentioned, Maria became interested and excitedly shared her own experiences with Lenny. Lenny was quite accommodating, and the two of them had a serious discussion.
The initial formality they had when they first met had long disappeared.
Jane watched from the side, shaking her head helplessly.
Until they parted ways and Maria got into the car, she still had a look of unfinished happiness on her face.
“I didn’t expect Director Lenny to be as serious as the rumors say. I feel like he’s quite easy to get along with,” Maria said, blinking at Jane.
Upon hearing Maria’s words, Jane didn’t respond but just watched her with her hands crossed.
Noticing Jane’s gaze, Maria blinked slightly, and suddenly she slapped her thigh, remembering something more important-the purpose of their meeting with Lenny today.
“Oh no, Jane, am I done for?” Maria blinked at Jane.
However, Jane remained indifferent in her expression. “What’s wrong? Was the food at the stall not good?”
Maria’s face immediately fell, and she looked at Jane with a pitiful expression, reaching out to gently pinch and shake the hem of her clothes.
“Jane, I think I’m such a fool. Why am I so enthusiastic about food?”
Maria now regretted it a thousand times over. It was clearly an important opportunity, but now it had slipped away because of food.
She wanted to punch herself hard and silently vowed to go on a strict diet and lose weight in the coming days.
Looking at Maria’s face, which was a mix of crying and smiling, Jane felt somewhat helpless. She reached out and tapped Maria’s forehead.
“You’re just now remembering what you came here for? I thought your little brain was only filled with thoughts of which restaurant is tastier.”
Maria looked up at Jane. “Jane, what should I do? Does this mean I won’t get the role?”
“Before, I thought you were quite smart, but now you’re acting foolish. Do you think if Director Lenny didn’t like you or didn’t want to give you the role, he would still have such a pleasant conversation with you?”
“Huh?” Maria was momentarily stunned. “He talked to me just because of the food?”
“Eating, eating, that’s all you know,” Jane said, looking at Maria with a somewhat disappointed expression.
Maria pouted, looking confused and completely failing to understand what Jane was trying to say. “Jane, please stop keeping me in suspense. What does Director Lenny really think?”
“I thought after so long in the entertainment industry, you would understand some social norms, but it turns out you’re still so naive,” Jane shook her head.
“You should know the purpose behind Director Lenny choosing the seafood stall, right?”
Upon hearing this, Maria nodded repeatedly.
“Of course, he was just testing me. If I can’t even tolerate these things, how can I go to the mountains with him to shoot a movie?”
“Now that you know all this, can’t you guess what Director Lenny’s intentions are regarding the role for you?”
During this meal, Jane had been observing Lenny’s expressions. Perhaps Lenny saw in Maria many qualities that he had always wanted, which was why he freely discussed his favorite topics with her.
The interaction between the two of them was very relaxed. If Lenny was dissatisfied with Maria, given his temperament, Jane speculated that this meal would have ended on bad terms in no time.
Moreover, with Jane’s abilities, she would ensure that Maria got this role no matter what.
“Jane, are you saying that Director Lenny will definitely give me the role?” Maria’s lips curved into a smile again.
Seeing Jane nod, Maria became excited and almost forgot that she was in the car, nearly jumping up.
“Calm down, are you a child?” Jane was startled by Maria’s reaction and quickly spoke, “I’m just so happy, that’s all. I’m a bit embarrassed, just like you.”
To be honest, Maria really liked Lenny. He wasn’t like the others who put on airs; he gave off a very approachable vibe. Maria felt that if she had another chance, she would definitely invite Lenny out to eat again. “The director should contact you in a few days. Pay attention.” Jane instructed.
“Yes, I understand,” Maria nodded quickly.
Jane dropped Maria off at her apartment on the way and when she returned to the villa, it was already late.
Jane had informed Patrick in advance about what she would be doing tonight. As soon as she entered the villa, she saw Patrick working on the sofa. She threw her handbag aside and collapsed into Patrick’s arms, her body feeling weak.
“I’m so full,” Jane leaned against Patrick’s chest, looking up at him.
Patrick set his laptop aside and looked down at Jane, reaching out to massage her stomach. There was a hint of difference in his gaze, as eating was usually not the main focus of such business socializing.
“What did you eat?” Patrick asked.
Jane lazily blinked her eyes in Patrick’s embrace, and his warm palm gently massaged her stomach, easing her discomfort.
“At a food stall,” Jane said lightly.
Completely unexpected, Patrick paused in his actions.
Noticing Patrick’s reaction, Jane opened her eyes again and told him everything that had happened today.
Patrick, upon hearing it, couldn’t help but chuckle. “I’ve heard about Lenny, he’s indeed a quirky person.”
As if realizing something, Jane sat up from Patrick’s embrace and reached out to hold his neck. “Patrick, if I go to the mountains to shoot a movie for three months without any contact with you, what would you do?”
Hearing this, Patrick’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and he glanced at Jane before continuing to massage her stomach. “That’s not possible.”
Almost without hesitation.
“Hmm?” Jane responded with confusion, not immediately grasping the meaning behind Patrick’s words.
“I wouldn’t agree,” Patrick said seriously. He would never allow Jane to have no contact with him for three months.
“I used to think being the CEO of a company was tiring, but now compared to being an actor, it’s exhausting,” Jane propped up her cheeks, wondering what those actors who appeared glamorous on the surface were like behind the scenes.