The cameras had conveniently been turned off after the game, and it entirely missed Jolie’s deliberate foul play.
Jennifer shot a warning glare at Jolie, her voice cold. “Be careful. She’s the last person you want to cross.”
With that, Jennifer turned on her heel, disgust evident in every step.
Adrian immediately followed suit.
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As soon as they left, Jolie wiped away her tears, her defiance simmering beneath the surface.
“She’s just a third-rate agent; what’s so special about her? Even if she’s tight with Mitchel, I don’t see the big deal about it. The Chadwick family is a prestigious family renowned in the medical field. How could they possibly accept Ariana as one of them? She’s just a widow with a kid,” Jolie muttered.
Meanwhile, in the medical van, Holden tended to Ariana’s head wound with care.
His brow furrowed with concern as he gently blew on the wound, asking, “Does it still hurt?”
Ariana shook her head lightly. “You don’t have to worry about me. I’m okay. It’s just a scratch; it’ll mend in no time.”
“It could leave a scar,” Holden cautioned, blowing on the wound gently once more. Then, with a serious expression, he inquired, “How long has this been going on? Did Jolie have issues with you before?”
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“Maybe.” Ariana sounded uncertain. After a short pause, she added, “Some people are just like oil and water, you know? That’s me and Jolie. We don’t get along.”
Holden snorted, his demeanor turning cold. He didn’t elaborate much, pulling out a strawberry Band-Aid and carefully placing it on Ariana’s forehead. His tone was resolute. “Once all of this is over, you’re coming back with me. No more filming. I don’t care about the cancellation fee.”
Ariana shook her head. “The cancellation fee is the least of my problems. I made a promise to a friend, and bailing as a scheduled guest would throw a wrench in the production team’s plans. The director would have a hard time looking for a replacement.”
Holden waved off her concerns. “Don’t sweat it about the production team; I’ll sort it out.”
“But I promised…” Ariana attempted to argue.
Holden cut her off with a dismissive wave. “Which friend? I’ll have a chat with them myself.”
Ariana fell silent.
She hadn’t told Marge that Holden was Theodore, and Holden’s sudden appearance might cause a stir.
Seeing Holden’s unwavering determination, she relented with a sigh.
“Fine, I’ll handle the explanation with my friends.”
After confirming Ariana was not seriously injured, the crew moved on to a beach barbecue planned for the evening.
When Ariana arrived, Jolie hurried over, looking remorseful. “I’m really sorry, Ariana. I didn’t mean to hit you today. Are you okay?” she said.
Although Jolie sounded sincere, Ariana spotted a smug smirk flickering in Jolie’s eyes.
Ariana, having heard complaints from Jennifer earlier, had her suspicions about whether the act had been intentional.