Rather than being surprised, Director Norris actually felt slightly angry at the sight of Summer. Nevertheless, considering the fact she had taken the initiative to apologize, he felt that he had to be the bigger person and meet her head-on. Otherwise, without recovering the surveillance footage as evidence, his hands. were tied should she continue to deny her involvement in this incident.
“Even if you are filled with resentment, breaking the law is just crossing the line. Being able to be part of the crew can be seen as the whims of fate. We’ll only be working together for a few months at most. Furthermore, the shooting for the scenes where you both appear together would only be for a few days. Are you not able to even endure just these few days?”
“Yes, I admit I was wrong. Please forgive me, Director Norris!” “The person you should be begging for forgiveness is Olivia. Even though she was framed by you, she still took the initiative and assisted in the treatment. This action of hers alone shows how much more magnanimous she is over you. If you can’t see the bigger. picture and always seek immediate benefits, you’ll only be left with nothing in the end.”
Summer became depressed at the lecture and could only give a reply in submission. “I understand.”
Director Norris continued, “Alright. At least you have the courage to take responsibility when you’re in the wrong. Taking your initiative to admit your wrongdoing into consideration, I won’t involve the police in this matter. However, you’ll have to apologize in front of the whole crew. Do not make someone else your scapegoat in this.”
She knitted her brows upon hearing his condition. “I still have to make an apology in front of the whole crew?” While looking at her, he turned distant and asked in a cold tone, “What’s wrong? You wish to publish a public apology on the internet instead?”
In the end, Summer had the wolf by the ears. Without any choice left for her, she had to accept the director’s condition. “No, I’ll do it. I’ll apologize in front of the whole crew.”
Right before the end of the working hours, Director Norris had gathered the crew and announced, “We have found the culprit behind the drugging of Sean and Eric.” Everyone gasped in surprise at the announcement. “You found the culprit? Who was it?”
“Wasn’t the surveillance footage deleted?”
“This is all happening too fast.” Facing their curiosity, Director Norris raised his hands to appease them. “The culprit came forward herself. Taking into consideration how she took the initiative to take responsibility for this, I plan to settle this matter internally rather than involving the police. What does everyone. think? I’ve already contacted Sean and he was fine with it. Eric and Olivia, do the two of you have any objections to my decision?”
Both Eric and Olivia glanced at each other before giving their answer in sync. “I do not mind.” Director Norris continued, “The culprit will bear the medical fees for Eric and Sean, as well as the fees for delaying the shooting schedule. Now, I’ll call for the culprit here and we’ll listen to what she has to say!”
Whispering among themselves, the crowd started to look around to see who was the culprit. At this moment, Summer appeared before their curious eyes and slowly walked to the front of the crowd. Turning her attention to the crowd, she then gave a deep bow. “I’m sorry. I’ve caused inconvenience for Eric and Sean because of my resentment toward Olivia. I’m sorry. To be honest, I felt guilty right after what had transpired. I’m sorry. I’ll take full responsibility for all that have been affected by my actions!”
Her apology went on for another 30 minutes before the crowd started to disperse. Some of them started sighing as they walked away. “Dear me! It was Summer after all! I’ve already suspected it was her since day one!”
“Right? She likes to make a fuss out of everything. Even when Olivia was busy giving treatment, all Summer had to say was how doubtful she was of Olivia. I mean, Eric is alright now while Sean is still recovering in the hospital.”
“Yeah. She had even claimed in anger that Olivia had framed Sylvia. Who would’ve thought that it was her who was shifting the blame? How can there be someone as vicious as her?!”
“Don’t you guys find this weird? Just what kind of person is Summer Monroe? With John Liam as her backer, I would’ve thought that shel wouldn’t come forward on her own initiative to make an apology!”
‘I saw Olivia and Jewel meeting with Summer this afternoon. Do you think Summer was forced into doing this?” “Are you saying that Olivia’s backer is someone much more powerful than Summer’s?”
