Chapter 1885 Renewing The Lease
Sheila glanced through the script repeatedly. What a pity that I can’t take the role when it’s such a great one! After deliberating for an eternity, she rang Nina up.
“Nina, I think there’s a role that suits you perfectly, and it’s the female lead to boot. Would you like to play the role?”
“Aunt Sheila, I’m a tad busy at work since we’re making the preparations for the press conference announcing the launch of our new product. I can do a cameo for a supporting role, but I’m afraid I don’t have the time to devote to playing the female lead.”
“Oh, I see. It’s really a pity, then.”
“Aunt Sheila, why don’t you ask Maya instead?”
“Sure!”
Sheila immediately phoned Maya, who was over the moon at that piece of news.
“Can I really play the female lead, Aunt Sheila?”
“Yup! I think you’re particularly suited to the role. This is a story of the female lead turning the tables. The female lead was initially plump, unsightly, and had particularly low self-esteem. Then, the chubby duckling morphed into a swan, taking her revenge against those who once picked on her and living out her true self. It’s a very inspiring and refreshing movie!”
Maya was momentarily stunned, seemingly realizing why Sheila wanted her to play the role. Back when we were young, I was a chubby duckling who was a glutton as well, so my experience is similar to the plotline!
“I’m willing to try it, Aunt Sheila!”
“Great! I’ll send the script to you, then. Do take a look at it.”
After obtaining the script, Maya studied it seriously. That night, she shared the good news with Wilbur.
When Wilbur learned about it, an idea suddenly flashed across his mind. He then phoned Sheila and asked whether he could play the male lead.
In truth, there was already a suitable candidate to play the male lead. However, Sheila felt that it wasn’t appropriate to reject him outright. Thus, she decided to allow him to audition with Maya tomorrow. If he passed, then he could play the male lead.
In turn, Wilbur shared that good news with Maya first thing through the phone. Maya was elated upon learning about it.
“I really can’t believe that we’ll have the opportunity to act alongside each other!”
“Indeed! In truth, I’ve always had a wish—to experience love with the person I love in a different life story. I was even planning to film a movie, but I didn’t expect Aunt Sheila to help me realize my dream.”
“Oh, really? You even had such a thought?”
“Yeah. By the way, I’ll come and pick you up tonight. My dad invited you to the Simpson residence for dinner.”
Stumped by the sudden invitation, Maya went silent.
“Why aren’t you saying anything? Are you not willing to come to my house?” Wilbur inquired.
“Of course not.”
“Then I’ll come and pick you up after work.”
“Um… Okay!”
Hanging up the phone, she exhaled deeply. Wilbur’s stepmother appeared in her mind. His stepmother is a sly one. I wonder if she’ll do anything tonight and make things difficult for me.
Meanwhile, Davin was all confident and fired up to modify the management of the underground palace when his assistant rushed into his office and told him that Steven had arrived.
He mentally made some calculations and realized that the loan period of the Maupay underground palace had expired. Hmm, he’s probably here for this matter.
Subsequently, his office door was pushed open, after which Steven stormed in.
“Oh, it’s an esteemed guest! Hurry up and serve some tea!”
“At once, Mr. Davin.”
“There’s no need to put on an act here, Davin! I’m here to tell you to get lost! The time is up for your loan of the underground palace, so hurry up and pack! Take all your junk away!”
“While that’s true, I’d still like to continue using it. Steven, how about we discuss this matter? I’ll pay you rent, so allow me to use it for a while longer.”
“No way! That’s my place, yet you still want to occupy it indefinitely? You must move out tomorrow!” Steven looked as though he wasn’t budging on the issue as its owner.
Davin studied him before querying, “What if I don’t do so?”
“If you don’t move out, I’ll throw your things out! Davin, we had an agreement that you were only allowed to use it for a month. You can’t go back on your word now!”
“I’m not going back on my word. Aren’t I discussing renewing the lease with you now?”
“That’s not up for discussion! I’m not going to renew your lease!”
