Chapter 34

The girl finally told the truth, completely shutting down the rumor that Liliana landed the role through connections. Her words instantly caught the attention of the surrounding reporters, and in no time, she got swarmed. Taking advantage of the distraction, Wilson and Liliana slipped away. Inside the Rolls-Royce, the atmosphere was a bit tense. Wilson, always sharp and composed, was flicking through work emails on his tablet. Liliana sneaked a glance at him. His brows were furrowed so tightly it almost gave her secondhand stress. Wilson:[Seriously, I could've just said a word and got her the role, why does she insist on shutting me out?] Yup, still holding a grudge. Liliana took a slow breath. Her bright eyes looked up at Wilson with a hint of mischief. "Come on, don't be mad. I just want to prove I can do this on my own, without leaning on anyone." Instead of easing up, his expression turned even more rigid. A flicker of surprise flashed across his deep-set gaze, mixed with disbelief