Chapter 299

Ethan gave a slight nod, and the bodyguard stepped forward instantly, blocking the reporters. None of them dared to come closer. They exchanged uncertain glances as Ethan got into the car without hesitation, speeding straight toward the set. He was heading to find Clara. At this point, the only place she could be was with the crew. She wouldn't leave carelessly, especially now that the whole set was probably swarmed by media. Ethan drove fast—got there in half the usual time. The second he arrived, reporters swarmed toward him, but just one look at his cold expression made them instinctively back off, like they were afraid of getting dragged into something too heavy. Without giving them the slightest attention, Ethan headed into the set and locked eyes with Clara almost at once. Clara had already noticed him as he stepped in. Her gaze was unnervingly calm, unreadable. He walked up to her, eyes soft, lingering gently on her as if trying to say a thousand things without words. But Clara