“Veronica, you are so disobedient,” Toby said in a gentle sweet voice.
Veronica was stunned when she realized how close they were to each other and felt her heartbeat rise. They paused for a moment and the atmosphere became awkward.
Lisa, who was looking for Veronica, was secretly at the dressing room door taking a picture of their scene. She was alarmed when they saw her, “Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t see anything. Bye.”
Veronica was startled and instantly pushed Toby away from her. Toby took a step back and glared at Lisa like she interrupted something and it scared her away.
“This is all your fault, we were seen!” Veronica said angrily.
“So what if she saw us? What are you so afraid of?” Tobi boldly replied.
“Aren’t you afraid for Suzanne to know?” Veronica asked.
Toby did not respond.
Veronica looked at him with anger in her eyes and impolitely said, “Of course, you are afraid. I saw you. You were startled too. If Suzanne was the one who saw us, I know you would be the one to step back. I do not want to hurt her feelings and I hope you feel the same way.”
She pointed her finger to his face and taunted “If you get close to me again, I swear I’ll…”
Toby turned away before she even finished her statement.
Veronica felt offended, “Hey! I’m not done talking yet!”
However, Toby walked straight out of the door and disappeared as if he didn’t hear anything.
Veronica felt annoyed. She stamped her feet and decided to return to the studio.
Lisa, who was reading the manuscript, saw her come in and stayed silent.
Veronica went to her and explained herself, “Lisa, what you saw was just a misunderstanding.”
“Why are you explaining to me? A misunderstanding? What are you talking about? I told you I didn’t see anything. ” Lisa replied nervously.
Veronica was silent for a moment and anxiously thought that Suzanne might soon find out, but she did not ask Lisa to keep it a secret.
“All right, back to work.” Lisa stood up and went to the stage.
After an hour they soon finished the show.
“Thank you for your hard work.” Lisa thanked everyone with a smile.
The staff left separately and Lisa stayed to watch the recording of the show. When Veronica was about to ask Lisa something, a tall figure appeared outside the door.
Veronica froze, she felt uneasy and wondered what Nick was doing there.
Veronica panicked and thought that her scene with Toby earlier might have something to do with Nick’s sudden arrival. Nobody else saw them except Lisa. Toby was supposed to visit Suzanne when he came but went to Veronica instead. Veronica was not sure if Toby had already left after their scenario.
Veronica composed herself.
The atmosphere became so oppressed. Even Lisa could feel it. She stood up from where she was sitting and wondered why the KING Group’s CEO came.
Late-night inspection? Scary.
Rachel, who received the news, rushed to the studio to see Mr. Cage. She took time to compose herself and came in with a bright smile on her face. She looked around the studio and saw Veronica and Lisa. Rachel glared at Veronica like she knew something terrible about her.
Veronica couldn’t read her face but knew it meant something. Rachel faced Nick and spilled her news, “Mr. Cage, it seems like you responded quickly to my message. I heard that Mr. Cage came here earlier looking for Veronica.” Rachel sneered at Veronica with schadenfreude.
Veronica’s brow slightly frowned and was puzzled.
Is Rachel trying to frame her?
Nick’s eyes narrowed and looked towards Veronica.
Veronica saw Nick’s eyes and refuted, “No, she’s lying. Toby was looking for Suzanne, not me.”
“What do you mean looking for Suzanne? Lisa clearly told me that he was looking for you. Lisa, tell us what you saw.” Rachel’s tone slightly raised as if she was so sure and asked Lisa.
Veronica restrained her panic and looked towards Lisa who was beside her. Lisa also looked at her, making Veronica’s heart beat faster.
Once Lisa colludes with Rachel, Veronica will be screwed.
Lisa suddenly remembered what she saw in the dressing room and thought that Rachel may have other evidence. She thought carefully about what she will reply.
Veronica was so nervous, her hands began to sweat.
“Lisa, Mr. Cage is here, speak up.” Rachel said, excitedly waiting for the show.
Veronica lowered her head and crossed her fingers. She closed her eyes knowing that things won’t end well.
“It wasn’t true.” Lisa suddenly replied, siding Veronica.
Veronica opened her eyes and could not believe what she had heard. She stared at Lisa, surprised.
Lisa asked her angrily, “What are you looking at? Am I that beautiful to be stared at like that?”
Veronica smiled and expressed her gratitude with a subtle expression. She never thought that Lisa would help her in such a critical situation.
Rachel was surprised, “Lisa, what are you talking about? You told me he was looking for her!”
“Yes, I’m sorry, Miss Hamilton. I was mistaken. I was so tired so I got confused about which artist was Veronica.” Lisa said in an apologetic tone.
“You!” Rachel’s face turned red in anger. “You said you took a picture!”
Lisa explained herself, “I deleted it the moment I found out that it wasn’t her.”
Rachel clenched her teeth and glared at Lisa, “Mr. Cage, that woman is lying. She said it herself that she saw Toby and Veronica hugging.”
Veronica talked back with a straight face, “Miss Hamilton, why would you accuse someone without having any evidence. Lisa said it herself that she was mistaken. Talking without proof will make people think that you are only telling nonsense.”
Rachel never thought that Lisa would turn her back from her own words. She told her that she saw everything with her very own eyes. Lisa even told her that she took a picture.
“Lisa, how dare you embarrass me like this. Aren’t you afraid of losing your job?” Rachel threatened her.
Lisa’s face changed. “I already told you I was mistaken. I’m not perfect, Miss Hamilton.”
Rachel saw that her threat was useless. She faced Nick and saw the cold glance he gave Veronica before he turned away.
“Nick!” Rachel called and tried to catch up with Nick.
Veronica’s taut nerves loosened, “Thank you, Lisa.”
Lisa was also quite frightened. She collapsed to her seat and replied, “After what I have done for you? I think you owe me one.”
“Yes, I will never forget your kindness. But, why did you help me out? ” Veronica asked Lisa in bewilderment. She used to ignore Veronica and usually do things in favor of Rachel.
“Then you can thank me with a cup of coffee. Well, Didn’t you know that I have fired six assistants before you? Yet you’re still here because I think you are diligent, discerning and a self-motivated person. However, I do regret hiring you now because I might be jobless by tomorrow because of you.”
Veronica said hurriedly, “Don’t worry, I will make sure that you’ll never lose your job!”
Lisa looked at her firmly in the eyes and finally asked the question that’s been running in her mind, “Why are you having an affair with Master Cage? And why don’t you want his brother Nick to know?”
“I’m not having an affair with Toby,” Veronica replied with a straight face.
“Oh? Well, that was not how it looked like when I saw you two hugging. Come on, what’s your connection?” Lisa asked curiously.
“Well, as we all know, Toby and Nick are brothers. Like his elder brother, Master Cage will not let his brother end up with an ordinary person like me. I’m not deserving.” Veronica said with a dismayed face.