Thinking of this, feeling anger surge, I met his gaze defiantly, saying, "Who made Mr. Bianchi so charming? I can't help but want to be around you constantly."
Christian regarded my boldness with disdain, flatly telling me, "Get out."
Thanks to my intervention, Christian didn't fall for Elsie at first sight, which meant he didn't pay her special attention, delaying her rise to popularity compared to the novel.
Her manager arranged for her to participate in a variety show about acting competition, where the heroine met the second male lead. Remembering Raphael's silent dedication to the heroine in the book, I insisted on joining the program alongside Elsie despite Esther's shock and confusion.
"Ms. Burton, I still suggest you skip that variety show. If you're bored, I can find you some commercials to shoot."
Esther was astute and capable, handpicked by Christian. She knew my identity from the beginning and typically complied with my orders.
When I didn't mention work, she kept quiet and greeted me with a smile.
Under my firm gaze, Esther hesitated but ultimately said nothing. After a while, I was taken to Christian's office.