Chapter 1610

Stella gave a quick apology to the crew. "Sorry for holding up the show, folks." The director waved it off with a casual hand. "No sweat, Stella. Don't mention it." He thought to himself, 'Who'd dare cross Lucas? And Stella, the only one who can send Lucas packing, who'd mess with her?' Stella flashed an awkward smile. "Don't worry. Lucas won't be causing any more trouble on my account." The director reassured her, "It's all good, Stella. Don't sweat the small stuff." Stella then turned to apologize to the lead actor. He verbally accepted her apology, but his performance was off. As the lead actor uttered every word, his eyes darted toward the door, half-expecting Lucas to burst in and knock him off his feet again. That last kick from Lucas had nearly ended his career; another one would definitely do the job. The lead actor's lack of focus caused take after take to flop, dragging Stella's work late into the night. As they wrapped up, Stella's assistant leaned in. "Mr. White has b