As the whispers swirled, Ste couldn’t resist a second nce at Elizabeth, noting undeniable simrities.


    Elizabeth, sensing Ste’s scrutiny, met her gaze with a significant look before gracefully descending the stage, wine ss in hand, and approached Matthew.


    Encountering Ste, Elizabeth’s enthusiasm was palpable.


    “You must be Mrs.


    rk.


    Such beauty! We’ve been told we resemble each other.


    Does that bother you?”


    Ste was taken aback by Elizabeth’s direct approach, realizing that not everyone wasfortable discussing resemnces with others.


    However, Elizabeth seemed unfazed by such conversations.


    With a gentle shake of her head and a friendly smile, Ste responded, “Of course not.


    You’re quite beautiful yourself.


    ”


    Elizabeth offered no reply to this, her attention shifting to Matthew.


    “I owe you my gratitude, Mr.


    rk,” she said, her voice embodying a blend of sweetness and vulnerability.


    Observing the exchange with a puzzled look, Ste listened as Elizabeth continued, her smile unwavering.


    “On Christmas Eve, I was in a bit of a state, drunk and passed out by the roadside.


    Mr.


    rk, here, was my savior.


    He took me to the hospital, stayed until I was treated, and then quietly left.


    Mrs.


    rk, your husband’s kindness is remarkable.


    ”


    Silently absorbing Elizabeth’s words, Ste pieced together the story of whom Matthew had aided that night.


    Elizabeth’s tone might have been neutral, but to Ste, there was an underlying sting in her words.


    Matthew, his expression unreadable, tightened his grip on Ste’s hand and offered a straightforward exnation.


    “It was a cold night.


    I couldn’t just leave her there.


    It was the right thing to do, nothing more.


    ”


    His attempt to distance himself from the situation left Elizabeth slightly embarrassed, yet she maintained herposure, adding a polite, “Thank you, Mr.


    rk.


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    A brief, awkward silence followed, eventually broken by Luther’s timely arrival.


    His presence eased the tension considerably.


    Luther, addressing Matthew, expressed gratitude.


    “Mr.


    rk, yourmitment to a long-term contract with ourpany is greatly appreciated.


    I promise to deliver more exceptional films.


    ”


    Matthew replied nonchntly, “You’re wee.


    I believe yourpany has a bright future.


    ”


    “You’re a talented and dedicated director, Luther.


    We’d be delighted to coborate on future projects,” Ste chimed in, her tone warm and supportive.


    Grinning broadly, Luther responded, “That’s a deal.


    With two capable coborators like you, sess is assured.


    ”


    Intrigued, Ste asked, “Is there another one?”


    Luther cleared his throat before replying, “For my uing film, I’ve chosen Elizabeth as the lead actress.


    ”


    Pressing her lips together, Ste remained silent.