Kim’s parents weren’t entirely to blame. As his girlfriend, they had searched online for information about Maria beforehand, but the results were disappointing.
“I understand,” Maria blushed with embarrassment and didn’t know what to do.
“But this is your business. I’m just expressing my opinion,” Diana politely smiled, and Maria understood her words.
It was obvious that Kim’s parents didn’t approve of their relationship, and as for Maria’s parents…
Maria pursed her lips. Her parents had mentioned before that Kim was a rich second generation while she came from an ordinary family. Although she was famous now, it wasn’t enough in their eyes.
And Maria’s parents were also worried about Kim being a rich second generation; he naturally had many girls around him and might not be sincere towards her.
Then the two left the house, and Maria scratched her head thinking why not try going to her house?
As soon as they entered the door of her house though, they faced opposition from Maria’s parents.
“You’re the rich second-generation boyfriend that Maria talked about?” Keira Marner looked up and down at Kim without showing restraint or gentleness like Diana did earlier.
“Mom, what are you saying?”
Maria signaled to Keira with her eyes but got ignored as Keira put on a serious face instead.
“Kim! It’s not that I want to break you two up; it’s just your identity is different from Maria’s.”
Maria rubbed her temples, and her worries had come true, while Kim sat beside her, listening carefully.
“I know your family has good conditions, so you must have some well-off girls around you, right? Maria is just an ordinary person, and I’m afraid.”
In the end, the two of them walked out together, looking at each other, caught in a dilemma.
“Ah, what should we do?”
Maria sighed softly, still having some difficulty accepting this outcome.
“It’s okay. Time reveals true intentions, and I believe your parents will accept me.”
Kim tightly held Maria’s hand, his eyes shining brightly. Maria looked at Kim’s confident appearance, which gave her a great sense of security.
“Yes!” Maria nodded, seeing the certainty in Kim’s eyes, it undoubtedly gave her strength. “Then I will work hard to gain acceptance from your parents.”
“Good.”
Kim smiled warmly, appearing exceptionally gentle in the warm sunlight.
Then Maria supported her head and thought. Her previous anonymous scandals had been washed away by this movie. She realized that she needed to act well and have more successful works to win acceptance from Kim’s parents.
And now, the only person who could help her regain the situation was Jane.
“Let’s go find Jane. She will help us.”
And so, the two of them headed straight to the company and found Jane in her office.
“What’s wrong?”
Jane was still observing the box office trends. If it continued like this, this year’s box office number one would belong to Star Entertainment.
Maria told Jane about their parents’ evaluation, and Jane nodded, quickly identifying the cause.
“I understand.” She nodded. “Don’t worry, helping you is also helping the company. I will find a way.”
“Thank you, Jane.”
A smile appeared on Maria’s face, deepening the dimples on her cheeks.
“Here’s the plan. Since it’s not convenient for you to go home temporarily, you can stay at the company for now.”
As soon as Jane finished speaking, she asked someone to clear out an empty office. “Especially you, Maria. You’re famous now. If you’re discovered by reporters, you won’t be able to escape.”
Maria stuck out her tongue and agreed.
And so, the two of them settled in the company. During these days, Jane had been pulling resources for Maria everywhere.
She spent her days immersed in Twitter and the circles of directors, waiting for them to notify her of new dramas so that she could recommend Maria as soon as possible.
Although Maria had some scandals in the past, after that movie, her talent was displayed in front of everyone, and she had gained recognition from many directors.
“Hey, is this Mr. Gunter? I heard that you have a new drama recently?”
On this day, Jane was pulling resources for Maria again. She half leaned on her office chair. She had already managed to secure several resources for Maria during these days.
But it wasn’t enough. Maria wanted to achieve more, so she had to constantly make her presence known to the audience in order to attract their attention.
“Well, our company has an actress, and I was thinking of promoting her. Can Mr. Gunter give her a chance?”
Jane’s voice was as clear and soothing as flowing water, making people feel comfortable when they heard it.
“Yes, that’s right, it’s Maria.”
Jane was still speaking when suddenly the office door was pushed open.
Jane hadn’t realized it yet and was still talking to Toby Gunter.
“Alright, if you need anything, you can contact us anytime.”
After Jane finished the conversation and hung up the phone, she turned around and saw Patrick with a slightly darkened face.
Patrick’s complexion turned bluish, clearly indicating that he wasn’t in a good mood.
“Why are you here?”
Jane sensed that something was off with Patrick’s emotions and furrowed her brows as she asked.
“Can’t I come?”
Jane had been busy pulling resources for Maria these days, either communicating with Maria about work or discussing collaborations with directors. She hadn’t paid much attention to him for a while.
Patrick glared angrily, and the veins on his forehead bulged.
“What’s wrong? Why is there such a strong smell of gunpowder?”
Jane chuckled and stood up to comfort Patrick, but he immediately turned his body, avoiding her touch.
“I’ve been busy these past couple of days. I’ll find you when I have time in a few days, okay?”
Jane could only patiently coax him, but she still had another task unfinished and glanced at another place while speaking.
Patrick stared at her, raising an eyebrow. He had to wait for a few more days?
“It’s fine, you’re busy.”
Although he felt somewhat unhappy inside, Patrick deliberately acted cold on the surface.
This made Jane feel both frustrated and amused. She wanted to reach out and hold Patrick’s hand, but he avoided her once again.
Jane was both angry and amused. The esteemed Mr. Pansy was actually jealous.
“Alright, don’t be angry anymore.” Jane walked up to Patrick again, but he turned his face away.
Jane was helpless. She didn’t expect men to be more exaggerated when they got jealous than women.