Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen novel Chapter 119

After returning from the fireworks event, Eileen felt that Egbert didn't seem as angry anymore. She decided to seize the opportunity. She asked him, "Do you feel like nurturing some feelings tonight? How about watching a romantic movie together?"

Egbert unlocked the door with his keys, walked in, and quietly replied, "No need, better get some rest."

He closed the door behind him.

The next day when Eileen arrived at the set, Galen called her over. Galen, smoking a cigarette, said, "The actress playing Hertha is coming this afternoon due to scheduling issues. We need to shoot her scenes first, so we've adjusted the shooting schedule. Everyone will be focusing on Hertha's scenes for now."

Eileen blinked. "So, does this mean Joyce's scenes will be postponed?"

Galen nodded. "Exactly. It'll give you and Egbert more time to adjust."

Eileen turned to look in the direction of Egbert, who was reading the script.

"Does Mr. Reed know about this?" Eileen asked.

Galen replied, "Yes, he's aware."

Eileen nodded. "Alright."

The new character, Hertha, was played by a secondary actress named Salome. Originally, for the role of Hertha, they could have cast a top-tier actress. But because Joyce's role had been elevated, Galen contacted several actresses who had auditioned previously. However, when they found out they would be paired with a newcomer, they all declined. In the end, Galen had to pull some strings to bring Salome on board.

Salome, however, only had a two-month window and was set to join another production soon. So, Galen decided to shoot her scenes first.

In the following days, Eileen had very few scenes, almost none at all. Yet, she still went to the set every day because Galen wanted her to stay in touch with Egbert to continue building their relationship.

However, Eileen found it nearly impossible to spend any time alone with Egbert. Salome was constantly by his side. Unlike Joyce, whose scenes were mostly indoors, Hertha's scenes were mostly outdoors. Setting up the scenes, arranging the props, and renting locations - were both physical and time-consuming. After almost every scene, they had to move to a different place.

During the downtime, Egbert and Salome were mostly engrossed in the script. Eileen sometimes attempted to strike up a conversation with Egbert, only to be interrupted by Salome. In the end, Eileen had to sit quietly on the sidelines.

Most of the time, Eileen either read the script, avoided Flossie, or helped distribute meals to the crew.

Two weeks later, they finished early for the day. Salome cheerfully suggested, "We've been together for so long, and I haven't treated everyone to a meal yet. How about dinner together tonight?"

Eileen was helping the props team move things when she heard this and immediately looked over. Salome spotted her and waved to her enthusiastically, "Eileen, join us!"

"Sure." Eileen smiled.

They dined at a three-star hotel, which was considered upscale in this small town. The hotel's third floor had a karaoke lounge, so they could sing after dinner.

During the meal, Eileen, Egbert, and Salome sat together. Salome poured drinks for everyone herself. When she poured a drink into Egbert's glass, she raised her own glass and said, "Mr. Reed, I must toast to you personally. You've been a great help."

Egbert didn't take the drink. Instead, he reached for a glass of juice and said, "No need to be so formal."

Salome insisted, "No, we should all have a drink."

Then, she turned to the others and said, "We should all have a drink, right? At least one."

Everyone started cheering and requesting drinks.

But Eileen simply lifted her leg and started walking toward the opposite side.

Egbert immediately grabbed her wrist. "What are you doing?"

Eileen smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not going to fight them. Do I look like a violent person to you?" With that, she pushed past Egbert and crossed the street.

Egbert, still concerned, followed her.

Eileen stood by the peculiar car, whistled, and then leaned down to knock on the window. The window was tinted, so they could see outside, but the people inside couldn't see them.

The occupants of the car didn't respond. So, Eileen tapped her fingers and said, "I'll count to three. One, two..."

Finally, the window rolled down. Inside were two trembling journalists, their cameras hidden behind their backs. "Eileen, we were just taking some casual shots. We didn't mean any harm."

Eileen chuckled and rested one hand on the car roof and the other on her waist. "I haven't done anything, have I?"

The two journalists remained silent, too scared to speak.

Suddenly, Eileen swung open the back door of the car and climbed in. The two journalists screamed, "Ah! Please don't hurt us!"

Eileen sarcastically threatened. "Drive us back! NOW!"

As soon as she said this, she waved enthusiastically to Egbert outside. "Come on up, it's a free ride, no charge! Hurry!"