Chapter 252

Later that midnight, Lily snuggled in Ashton's embrace, leisurely scrolling through her phone. Something caught her eye, and she glanced up with a hint of teasing in her voice. "Why didn't you like my post from this morning? Am I not pretty?" Her screen displayed her selfies featuring her in the Lady Phoenix look from earlier that day. It was a classic style that was already popular online, so posting selfies in it wouldn't spoil anything. The post had racked up plenty of likes and flattering comments. But Ashton's name was noticeably absent. Ashton froze for a moment when he heard her, then suddenly sat up with his arm still around her. "I was just about to ask you. Did you really play the role of Lady Phoenix?" Lily noticed he still hadn't liked the post, but didn't want to bring it up again. Her tone turned a bit flat. "Halfway, I guess." "What do you mean?" "They paused filming midway. The director's still deciding." "So the director hasn't officially given you the role?"