Chapter 1367
Seeing that no one responded to Stella's knock, Leighton's fans could not help but chuckle, "Hah. Looks like
someone is facing rejection."
"We all know Leighton is dedicated to his career. He doesn't engage in these publicity stunts."
"Why don't some people have self-awareness?"
While the fans were taking pleasure in Stella being turned away, the dressing room door swung open unexpectedly,
leaving everyone in a state of shock.
Leighton was the one who opened the door. Though Stella was now his cousin, his feelings for her had not faded.
He was initially drawn to Stella's versatile voice, and now that he knew about their family connection, he felt even
closer to her.
"Hey, Stella. What's up?" Leighton asked.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStella waved the script in her hand and said, "Do you mind if we run through some scenes together?"
Leighton shook his head and held the door wide open. "Not at all. Come on in."
Leighton's fans were stunned by how he had graciously invited Stella into his dressing room. After a moment of
silence, voices of discussion began to erupt again.
"This woman sure is something!" One of his fans said.
"Leighton previously mentioned his preference for older women. Could he be referring to Stella?"
"Maybe. Even though I don't like her, I have to admit she's incredibly attractive. It's possible that Leighton has
developed feelings for her..."
"Is he out of his mind? He's in the prime of his career. Why would he get into a relationship?"
"While it’s disheartening to see Leighton get together with someone else, we have to remember that he had never
slacked off since the beginning of his debut. As long as they're serious about each other, I don't think we should
comment on his personal matter but rather wish him well."
"Nah. Fuck that. I didn't spend all this money just to watch him date," said someone from the crowd.
"Let's all take a step back and calm down. Public displays of affection don't necessarily signify a romantic
relationship. Take other celebrities' partners, for instance. They're usually kept out of the spotlight until the other
officially announces their relationship. Since Leighton isn't hiding anything, it's possible that their relationship isn't
what we think."
These words helped soothe the people's anxieties.
Following that, one said, "We're here to see who the new female lead is. Don't get today's mission twisted, guys."
Suddenly, Leighton's supporters remembered their main objective for the day. They had been concerned about the
new female lead because the production team had been keeping her identity under wraps.
Leighton was incredibly popular, and there were always individuals trying to leverage his fame for their own
publicity during every shoot. On top of that, Stuart had a history of using certain tactics to promote his work. For
example, he had cast Bella to generate buzz about her partnership with Leighton.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHence, the fans' worries were not unfounded. They cared for their idol's career and reputation more than anyone
else.
As soon as Stella entered the room, she placed the coffee on the table and asked, "Leighton, do you happen to
know who the female lead is?"
Leighton shook his head and said, "No. Stuart didn't tell me."
"What?" Stella was surprised. "But you two have so many scenes together today. Why hasn't he said something?
What's his game?"
Leighton was equally perplexed. He had inquired twice about the new female lead, but Stuart maintained his
secrecy. So, he did not press him further for information.
"Could she be someone you're familiar with? Maybe it's someone you had a fallout with, and that's why Stuart is
keeping his mouth shut," Stella frowned and guessed.
"But I rarely hold grudges against people," Leighton responded.
Estelle, who had just inserted the straw into her coffee, chimed in, "Yeah. That's only because his hatred goes
beyond holding grudges."
Leighton's lips twitched when he heard that. "Shut up and drink your coffee!"