Chapter 152

Maria never expected Noah to show up. He was just playing a minor background role, barely had two scenes with her throughout the whole drama, basically there to boost the leads’ relationship. Why would Noah even take on such a small part? And more importantly, this was a show funded by James—how did Noah even get on the roster? Those questions had to wait. Right now, she had to deal with all the stares coming her way. Everyone on set had probably seen the gossip online about the two of them, so it wasn’t surprising they thought Noah joined the crew just for her. Maria clenched her jaw, biting back her frustration while trying hard to keep her expression calm. Her carefully built reputation, and Noah’s sudden arrival just threatened to tear it all down. Meanwhile, Noah looked totally chill. “Hey guys, I’m Noah. I’ll be working with you all from now on. I brought some snacks, hope you enjoy!” He really went all out—name-brand treats, each person got a big bag. Not surprisingly, the crew