novelxo Chapter 172
The owner, looking guilty, rubbed his nose.
“Well, it cleared up today.
Who could have known…?”
Elizabeth, tired from the day’s events, stepped forward to take charge.
“Let’s first get our belongings out and check if anyone’s luggage has been damaged.
Then, we’ll see if there are any motels or rental homes nearby,” she said calmly, her voice cutting through the tension in the air.
The crew quickly found their bearings, rushing inside to move their belongings out of the ruined guesthouse.
Elizabeth herself began to help, gathering her things with the same calm demeanor.
Scarlet, keen to impress her idol Asher, quickly pulled her father’s arm, her voice a mixture of excitement and hope.
“Dad, our inn still has vacancies.
We can let the crew stay there.”
“Uh…” Oscar hesitated, his thoughts clearly calculating.
Although their inn wasn’t open to the public, it wasn’t illegal to accommodate the crew.
However, Oscar, always driven by profit, knew that entertainment industry connections didn’t often pay off in a small town like theirs.
Scarlet, sensing her father’s hesitation, whispered in his ear, “The crew is filming here, and Asher is an A-list celebrity.
His shows are always a hit.
If we want to promote tourism, we can definitely benefit from their fame later.
This is a great chance to build a relationship.
Who knows, they might even become our tourism ambassadors.”
Oscar’s eyes lit up at the idea.
Just as he was about to agree, he noticed Elijah standing nearby, his expression stern and unreadable.
Oscar walked over and, eager to get Elijah’s approval, asked, “What do you think, Mr.
James? If the crew stays here, would that be convenient for you?”
Elijah’s response was as indifferent as always.
“Whatever.
Just keep them at a distance.
I hate noise.”
Relieved that Elijah didn’t object, Oscar smiled broadly.
“Of course, Mr.
James… Your room is already arranged.”
Scarlet, now emboldened, eagerly went to Asher and said, “Mr.
Burton, you can stay with us.
We’re supported by the county government, and we’d be happy to accommodate you at our inn.”
Asher set down the luggage he had been carrying, politely nodding.
“Thank you so much.
I’ll go inform the director right away.”
He turned to leave, but just as he was about to head inside, he spotted Elizabeth coming out of the guesthouse, carrying several prop boxes.
Without thinking, he hurried over to her.
“Why are you carrying so many things? Let me help you.”
Elizabeth, her white dress stained with mud and water, looked slightly disheveled but still retained an air of composure.
Watching them from his discreet spot, Elijah’s gaze turned cold.
Sensing his stare, Elizabeth looked up and met his eyes.
For a brief moment, she was thrown off guard, her mind racing.
But before anything could be said, Oliver quickly stepped forward.
“Ms.
Sandra, let me help you.
You’re wearing a dress and it might be too inconvenient to carry these boxes,” Oliver said, moving swiftly to take the boxes from her hands.
Elizabeth hesitated for only a moment before she handed her belongings to Oliver, unwilling to let anyone think anything was amiss.
“Asher,” she said, turning to him, “go talk to the director about the new accommodation first.”
Asher nodded obediently, then went inside.
Scarlet, watching the exchange, noticed Elijah’s cold stare as he watched in her direction.
The moment seemed to linger, and Scarlet’s heart fluttered with the possibility.
Was he jealous after seeing her talk to Asher?