Chapter 187
Stanley gave a nod. “Understood, Mr. Russell. You’re truly the big man. Not everyone can let things go like that.”
Theodore glanced at him. In his mind, he knew Eliana wouldn’t see it that way.
Joh, and one more thing. Mr. Russell.”
“Go ahead.”
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“It’s been nearly a month since you put Megaton ice, Just wondering, are we keeping her on the campaign, or should we start looking for someone new?”
Only then did Theodore remember Megan
Ever since that elevator incident, when Megan casually told Alice she had lunch plans with him, nearly getting him into hot water with Eliars, he’d intentionally sidelined her, hoping to knock some sense into her.
But after things soured between him and Eliana, Megan had completely slipped his mind. Now that Stanley brought her up, he asked, “How’s she been
“She’s been calling me non–stop,” Stanley replied. “Keeps asking if you’re still mad. Says she gets it now, you’re serious about Mrs. Russell, Swears the won’t cross any lines again.”
Theodore gave a slight nod, “If she’s realized her mistake, she deserves a chance to make things right.”
Stanley could see right through him. It was obvious Theodore was trying to use Megan as a bridge to ease the tension with Eliana. After all, Megan worked at Starlight Media, same as Eliana.
“Understood, Mr. Russell. I’ll tell Megan to start prepping. We’ll have her head to Lunara for the shoot.”
At Starlight Media.
In the cafeteria, Eliana was having lunch with a few colleagues when Nolan strolled over and took the seat beside her.
People at the nearby tables quickly straightened up. “Mr. Hall”
Nolan waved them off and then turned to Eliana with a warm smile. “Ellie, thanks for speaking up for Megan to Mr. Russell. The campaign’s finally greenlit, and I can stop losing sleep over it.”
Eliana looked surprised. “Mr. Hall, that wasn’t me.”
She hadn’t even spoken to Theodore lately, let alone gone to bat for Megan.
Nolan blinked. “Really?”
She sighed. “Really”
Nolan was the kind who could read a room in seconds. As soon as he heard her sigh, he asked, “Something bothering you?”
Before Eliana could answer, one of her colleagues jumped in. “Oh, Mr. Hall, you have no idea. Ellie’s been totally out of it these days. She once fed paper into the shredder thinking it was the printer. You should’ve seen her face.”
“That bad?” Nolan thought, clearly amused.
Still, he’d always been fond of Eliana. And now, thanks to her connection to Theodore, he saw her as something of the company’s good–luck charm.
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With a relaxed tone, he offered, Tell you what, why don’t you go to Lunate with Megan for the shroul
That immediately set off a buzz around the table,
“No way! Lunar I heard the views are amazing, and the guys are even better looking Ellie, you have to go!”
“Mr. Hall, can I go to: ll make sure Ellie and Megan are taken care of
“Oh please, you want me to deal with Megan’s attitude? if she tells me to walk back from Lunara on my own, I just might
As everyone laughed and joked, Nolan kept his gaze on Eliana. “So? What do you think?”
Eliana thought for a moment. Things between her and theodore had been tense. Maybe a little distance would help. Besides, she wasn’t exactly intimidated by Megan, “Sure,” she said. “When do we leave?”
“As soon as I get your passports processed,” Nolan replied with a grin. You’ll be on your way
Three days later, Eliana picked up her passport for the Lunara trip at the office and returned to Russell Manor to pack
Their flight was scheduled for early the next morning, and the trip would fast exactly a week, neither too long nor too short.
When Theodore walked through the door, the first thing he saw was Eliana pulling clothes out of the closet and folding them into a half–open suitcase on the floor.
From the way she was moving, it looked more like she was planning to leave home for good than just travel for work
His lips parted, as if to ask something, but then he hesitated. They hadn’t spoken in days. Instead, his eyes shifted and landed on a dress she had tossed onto the couch.
Without a word, he walked over and sat down, deliberately settling on top of it.
When Eliana finished organizing most of her things and reached for the dress, she noticed it was pinned beneath him. Her voice was calm but distant. “Do you mind? You’re sitting on my dress.”
“Oh
He shifted slightly, then added, almost too casually, “So… where are you going?”
“Work trip,” she replied, her tone clipped.
“A trip?” His brows drew together.
She didn’t elaborate. “Yeah.”
“How long?”
“Seven days.”
Theodore frowned, thinking, Seriously? What the hell is Nolan thinking, sending her out for that long?”
“They’re making you go, aren’t they?” He was ready to step in. If this was something the company pushed on her, he’d have Nolan reverse it by morning.
Instead, Eliana looked at him with a composed expression and said, “No one’s making me. Lactually want to go. Believe it or not, I’ve never been out of the country before.”
Theodore’s voice dropped a little. “Is this about avoiding me!
She paused, then answered evenly, “Don’t flatter yourself. Megan’s shooting a commercial in Lunara. Mr. Hall asked me to join.
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She didn’t mention Luke anymore, but the way she
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At Covenhill Airport, the moment Megan appeared, a wave of
Her security team reacted instantly, closing ranks to shield
But in the rush, one of the
ka take photos.
Megan’s heart skipped a beat. She shot the rookie a sharp look, then pushed through the crowd i
“You okay?” she asked quickly, scanning her up and down with genuine concern.
“I’m fine.” Eliana replied, brushing it off “it’s no big deal.”
But to Megan, it was a very big deal. One careless sentence had already cost her nearly a month especially in front of cameras, he’d never let her off the hook
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And so, a strange scene unfolded Security guards circled Megan, but Megan herself hovered protectively around Elan To the unknowing hystander, it almost looked like Eliana was the actual celebrity
It didn’t take long for the fans to pick up on it
“Hey that woman with Megan looks kinda familiar
“Kind of? That’s the wife of Russell Group’s CEO.”
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“Quick, snap a
If anyone in the industry tiles to mess with Megan again, we’t post this and remind them. Our pet has
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