Chapter 1054: The Shoot

“Miss Little Bunny,” Tanya, her assistant, called.

How she longed for dreamland! She turned and followed Tanya to the filming location.

Just as Theodore finished vomiting, he saw Little Bunny. Before he could call out, she turned and walked away.

“Women always like to act superior,” Theodore muttered. His stomach ached. He asked the driver, “Where am I staying?”

“Right there, sir. I’ll take you,” the driver replied.

Theodore followed him to a less-than-ideal homestay. He found it distasteful but, having traveled so far, wasn’t picky. The owner quickly showed him to a clean, though simple, room. Exhausted, Theodore collapsed onto the bed. He’d done so much for Little Bunny, even enduring carsickness. This woman is lucky, he thought, finally falling into a sound sleep despite his discomfort.

He awoke to the approaching sunset. Sitting up abruptly, he called, “Samson!”

He rushed out, pulling on his pants as he heard Samson’s voice. “What’s wrong? What happened?”

Samson, too, had been battling stomach trouble. “What time is it? Why are you still sleeping?”

Samson, having slept after Theodore, felt unjustly accused. “Five PM,” he said, checking his watch.

“Five PM?! Go ask if she’s finished work.”

“Alright.”

Samson retrieved his clothes, while Theodore leisurely washed and dressed, grumbling about their accommodations.

Samson returned. “Captain…”

“Call me Mr. Wold outside. Keep a low profile.”

“Yes,” Samson replied, doubting Theodore’s ability to remain inconspicuous. “Mr. Wold, I went to the set. Miss Little Bunny is still filming; many scenes, and at least another hour.”

“Aren’t they tired?” Theodore murmured.

“Well, everyone has a job,” Samson thought.

Theodore considered this, then said, “Let’s go check it out.”

“Okay.”

They arrived at the set unhindered, thanks to Samson’s prior arrangements. Everyone showed Theodore fear and respect. He was accustomed to this, walking confidently past the camera crew. The cameraman, surprised, quickly greeted him.

“Do your thing. I’ll just look around,” Theodore said casually, turning his attention elsewhere.

He watched without interruption. Suddenly, the director shouted, “Stop! Little Bunny, you’re not in character!”

Had Theodore not been there, she might not have lost focus. “I’m sorry,” she apologized.

“Get ready. After this, one more scene—you fall in the water,” the director urged. “Sunset’s approaching.”

“Got it,” Little Bunny breathed, preparing herself. She glanced at Theodore, watching intently, a shiver running through her.

He smiled alluringly, leaving her speechless. She quickly looked away. Theodore smirked, enjoying this close-up view. Then, “Three, two, one, action!”

Little Bunny immediately took character. This was Theodore’s first time watching a film shoot. He’d dated many actresses, but none had prompted this. He found it fascinating, particularly Little Bunny’s transformation in character. No wonder she pretended indifference, he thought.

“Cut! Get ready for the next scene.”

Little Bunny returned to the staging area as the crew prepared props.

Tanya handed Little Bunny water. “Is Mr. Wold here to see you?” she asked cautiously.

Little Bunny remained silent.

“His gaze… he likes female celebrities, but he’s fickle. Girlfriends last a month, sometimes just a night…”

“I know,” Little Bunny interrupted. She knew Tanya was warning her against Theodore, but she understood his nature and wouldn't be fooled.

She composed herself before being called back to filming. She found Theodore talking with the director, clearly receiving compliments. The director discreetly left them as they moved to a pool for the scene where Little Bunny fell in and was rescued, requiring artificial respiration.

Little Bunny, previously refusing intimate scenes due to her marriage, now agreed to avoid negative publicity. Yet, with Theodore present, she felt embarrassed.

She worked opposite Addison, a familiar collaborator. Their last film, “The Ballad,” had exceptionally high ratings, quickly prompting a sequel. Today's shoot involved the leads' first meeting.

“Theodore’s here,” Addison told Little Bunny during rehearsal. “He seems to want something from you.”

Little Bunny nodded.

“Be careful.”

“I know,” she replied, thinking, He's just acting on impulse.