Chapter 1434 - 1430: Mr. Ji’s Unexpected Severe Injury
Chloe Winston watered the flowers and plants a little, not daring to water too much, then she stood up and saw Charles Taylor standing outside the garden.
Charles Taylor had just rushed back from the recording site, not even having time to go home for a shower or change clothes. At this moment, he saw Chloe Winston wearing a white T-shirt and pink slippers, pure and cute like a little angel. He was just about to speak when Finnian emerged from the house.
The two men exchanged a glance, reaching a consensus through their eyes to coexist peacefully, since Constantine Stewart was the number one rival in love. Until they dealt with Constantine Stewart, they were allies.
"Why are you all standing around dumbly? Hurry inside to eat," Kyla Zamora came over carrying enough food for three or four people. Seeing that Chloe Winston looked better today than yesterday, she finally felt relieved; seeing the young girl’s condition yesterday genuinely broke her heart.
Kyla Zamora cursed Constantine Stewart in her heart, setting the dishes on the table, urging everyone to have dinner.
"Miss Zhao said you need to rest during this period. I coincidentally have a few good scripts on hand. You can take a look if you find any roles you like," Charles Taylor said softly, avoiding mentioning Chloe Winston’s sudden withdrawal from recording.
"Alright, thank you for coming to see me," Chloe Winston said, her voice hoarse as she hadn’t spoken much these past two days.
Charles Taylor noticed a change in her demeanor; Kyla Zamora kept signaling with her eyes not to ask questions. Since he learned that Chloe withdrew from the reality show and Constantine Stewart returned to France, a fire has been burning inside, growing fiercer over two days.
Something must have happened between Chloe and Constantine Stewart; otherwise, given Chloe’s character, she would have persisted even if heavily injured to finish the show. But he couldn’t ask, had no standing to ask; all he could do was return home to inherit the family business and help Chloe rise again.
"Is the program team okay now?" Chloe Winston asked softly, still somewhat resenting having to leave the recording. Even if Constantine Stewart hadn’t participated then, she wouldn’t have been able to appear on camera; she was in a poor enough state that her mindset almost collapsed.
"They’re okay. The program team discussed having fixed guests for the next three episodes: me, Wendy Starling, and Desmond Wood. All other guests would rotate, reducing the filming difficulty," Charles Taylor replied gently. In truth, Daniel held the camera crying, wanting to end everything; he was the one most affected by this unexpected event.
If Chloe Winston and Constantine Stewart had continued participating, Daniel’s countless ideas could have come to life, and the show’s effect could have been unmatched by any other variety show. But now, with the strongest and most compatible pair leaving at the show’s peak, it’s a heavy blow to the entire program.
Despite the setback, it’s indisputable that this variety show is popular both domestically and internationally, and Daniel has achieved fame and success.
Chloe Winston felt relieved upon hearing this. The group then deliberately avoided sensitive topics, focused on dinner, and cared about Chloe’s new residence, each offering opinions to help tidy up the small villa.
Over several consecutive days, online public opinion gradually calmed, with Constantine Stewart, Kyla Zamora, Charles Taylor, and several teams working behind the scenes. New hotspots emerged daily, slowly allowing people to rationally view Chloe Winston’s withdrawal from recording. Besides, since Charles Taylor and Chloe Winston had little interaction, didn’t show any affection publicly, and even stopped posting on social media, disappearing from public view, fans’ feelings improved significantly.
Some offered blessings, some were skeptical, and life returned to its previous pattern.
Chloe Winston stayed home, busy nurturing flowers and planting grass, gradually adding things the house lacked, slowly making Spring Prosperity Garden homey.
A month later, the first season of "Let’s Fall in Love" finished recording all eight episodes, ending without a perfect conclusion. Charles Taylor returned to inherit the family business, acquired a film company, started transitioning to become a boss behind the scenes, and essentially withdrew from the entertainment sector.
Chloe Winston finally adjusted her mindset, focusing on reading through the scripts sent by Charles Taylor and Kyla Zamora. Due to previous negative news, no advertisers approached her for commercials, and she still owed five million in breach penalties, leaving her no choice but to act.
Chloe Winston eyed a popular fantasy IP production and a youth film. Being relatively young, she was suitably cast for youth movies. Kyla Zamora allowed her to choose scripts, but all filming preparations were held back for two months until the previous storm completely subsided.
Chloe Winston temporarily returned to school to take her final exams, then waited three months until after the summer break ended and students returned to school, before officially signing a supporting female role in the fantasy drama "The Hidden Abyss".
"The Hidden Abyss" received investment from Charles Taylor. Charles, noticing she didn’t choose the lead role, instead opted for a supporting character, even came to cameo as a minor male character himself.
Though the role was already secured, Chloe Winston still had to meet the director for a formality. Charles Taylor came early to pick her up.
Upon arriving at the audition location, they found an unusually high number of people trying out, mostly attractive men and women.
"Have you checked Weibo? They say Ella Luo visited Mr. Stewart in France. Now there’s a viral rumor claiming Ella Luo’s benefactor is Mr. Stewart."
"Ugh, with her completely cosmetic influencer face, her first-love goddess character is shattered. Would Mr. Stewart be interested in her?"
"Not to mention, if Ella Luo hadn’t gone to France to stir things up, we wouldn’t even know Mr. Stewart had an accident while climbing the Alps, bedridden for over a month."
"Clearly, Ella Luo’s a scheming fake; she’s the one I dislike the most."
"Hey, if only I had a chance to visit Mr. Stewart in France, that’d be great; he’s a descendant of French nobility, after all."
"Stop dreaming; getting cast as the fifth or sixth female role would be a blessing."
Chloe Winston lowered her eyes slightly, her dark eyes devoid of emotion, following her assistant into the small conference room to audition for the supporting female role.
France
Nathan Zheng and the chief physician routinely checked Mr. Stewart’s right leg recovery ability, then softly reported after the doctor left: "Mr. Stewart, Miss Eva learned of your injury from madam."
A month ago, Constantine Stewart went to Switzerland for climbing, encountered an unexpected avalanche, fell to the bottom of a valley, severely injured with fractured ribs and a broken right leg. Had it not been for the man’s long-standing extreme activities and robust survival skills, it might have been difficult for him to return; Nathan Zheng shuddered at the thought.
Mr. Stewart rested in the hospital for a month, with most injuries now nearly healed.
"What does the public say?" The man’s voice was exceptionally low and hoarse, and after this near-death experience, his previously gentle and elegant smile had diminished, giving off a sense of stable coldness.