Episode 105

Yet Elizabeth remained puzzled. Hadn’t Soren introduced her to Asher? Soren approached with a mischievous smile, drawling, “Asher, I’ve been holding onto a secret. Elizabeth is actually Katrina. I knew you were her fan, so I deliberately kept quiet, worried you’d be too star-struck to see clearly.”

“What?” Asher’s eyes widened, shock etching itself across his usually composed features.

At that moment, Asher and Elizabeth realized they had been expertly manipulated by Soren.

Asher’s stoic facade crumbled, revealing a fascinating cascade of emotions—embarrassment, surprise, and deep regret flickering across his handsome face. He awkwardly cleared his throat and managed to say, “Your script is truly exceptional.”

The thought of having been so dismissive during their first encounter with his literary idol mortified him.

Soren, entirely unabashed, practically radiated excitement. “This is perfect!” he exclaimed. “I’ve struck gold!”

Without hesitation, he immediately finalized the contract and set the filming start date.

The contract had been prepared well in advance, and Soren was generous with the terms. The series comprised 30 episodes, with a shooting schedule spanning approximately four months, and the compensation was set at five million.

While modest by leading actress standards in major productions, the pay represented the top-tier rate for a complete newcomer like Elizabeth.

Elizabeth reviewed the document carefully before passing it to Ruby, who settled onto a nearby sofa and began a meticulous word-by-word examination.

Leaning close to Elizabeth, Soren whispered playfully, “Should I thank Mr. James for keeping you hidden? It’s allowed me to discover such a remarkable treasure.”