CHAPTER 166: CHAPTER 166: THE GREAT FEMALE PROTAGONIST

Someone excitedly said, "She’s not only beautiful and charming, but also incredibly kind and considerate. Look at this sumptuous lunch she bought for us, each portion costing at least a thousand yuan. It’s truly touching."

"Actually, what touches us the most is that, even though she’s no longer part of the crew, she still cares about our situation and wants to improve our meals. Such thoughtfulness is truly admirable."

Someone nearby agreed.

Initially, hearing such praise, Clara Bennett felt quite comfortable inside, but as the conversation delved deeper, her brows began to knit.

"To be honest, compared to some people, Nell Sue is outstanding. Some actresses are in the crew every day, yet they never care about the well-being of the staff."

Someone spoke with a hint of helplessness.

"Take this afternoon as an example, I remember that Taylor’s assistant went out and bought dinner, but when I checked, neither of them ate it. Sigh, it’s obvious they don’t care about us; they’re secretly enjoying their own private meals."

"Correct, she didn’t even touch the dinner."

Another voice affirmed.

"Perhaps it’s just because she doesn’t want to eat a rival’s food. After all, Nell Sue once competed with her for the lead role. Who would’ve thought the opportunity would eventually go to a new face? There’s probably a lot more to this story..."

This comment heightened the surrounding chatter.

Clara Bennett slightly raised an eyebrow, a hint of imperceptible coldness flashing in her gaze, silently noting the names of those making sarcastic remarks.

She vowed quietly to be more cautious around them in the future, ensuring she wouldn’t easily fall victim to their schemes.

She understood well that these people’s words weren’t just casual nonsense; their tone and expressions suggested a clear ulterior motive.

Furthermore, how could ordinary crew members know so much about the role selection process?

Unless they themselves were part of the selection panel that day.

Despite feeling some doubt about this, Clara didn’t say much but instead quietly observed everything.

At this moment, her phone suddenly vibrated, interrupting her thoughts.

She took out her phone and saw a message from William Foster.

William Foster: [Are the dishes to your satisfaction? I specifically adjusted the saltiness according to your taste, give it a try.]

Seeing her carefully prepared lunch being taken by someone else, Clara’s heart clenched tightly, filled with an indescribable sense of loss.

At that moment, she deeply regretted her small gesture.

This was food that William Foster had specially selected for her, filled with his care and affection.

After a moment of hesitation, she replied: [Delicious, thank you.]

Though in reality, she hadn’t had a bite, she chose to comfort him this way to show appreciation for William’s kindness and to avoid worrying him.

This feeling of guilt drove Clara to try her best to console him and avoid revealing that she actually hadn’t eaten anything, to prevent William from feeling even more upset.

When William Foster saw the reply, he was both happy and satisfied, unaware that his wife hadn’t eaten any of it.

Paradoxically, this reassured him; if he knew the truth, the entire crew might have to face his wrath.

In his mind, everyone else was just background; the most important thing was to let the one he loved most enjoy delicious food.

If he finally found out that she hadn’t tasted any of what he prepared, it would surely infuriate him.

Everyone was busy finishing their lunch boxes when suddenly a busy staff member connected to a video call with Nell Sue, and the screen showed Sue with a warm smile.

In an instant, a large crowd gathered around, continuously expressing their gratitude towards the screen.

Everyone wanted to take this opportunity to thank Nell Sue for her support and help.

A colleague said loudly, "We really have to thank Miss Sue for the treat; she is so generous and gracious! We really enjoyed this meal, it was so good!"

Others joined in, shouting, "Indeed, thanks to Miss Sue for preparing such a sumptuous feast for us! This takeout is the best meal we’ve had so far, it’s simply exquisite!"

Faced with everyone’s praise and gratitude, Nell Sue on the other side of the screen responded with a sweet smile, saying, "Oh, I just ordered some home-cooked dishes casually; everyone is really good at talking, making me almost embarrassed."

The enthusiastic colleague seemed unwilling to let the topic end, emphasizing, "Please don’t be modest; I mean it sincerely. Not just us regular employees, even the director thought today’s lunch was especially good!"

As the camera slowly panned to director Ethan Smith sitting nearby, he picked up the thread, nodding in agreement, "Indeed, though she’s not physically here, her heart is always thinking about the well-being of everyone in the crew. She specially arranged a delicious lunch for us, which must have taken a lot of thought."

Upon hearing the director’s comment, Nell Sue modestly claimed that it was merely a trivial thing she should do.

Yet, in reality, after the director left, she eagerly asked her colleagues, "So, how was the food this time? Do Clara Bennett and Old Xu particularly like the choices?"

Surprisingly, a staff member responded with a slightly helpless tone, "Ah, you wouldn’t know, but we didn’t see them during the meal."

Nell Sue asked, puzzled, "Could it be that I chose dishes they didn’t like, so they didn’t join in?"

Another employee quickly stepped forward to explain, "You overthink it, everyone appreciates your thoughtfulness. The food was exquisite and lavish; anyone saying otherwise would be too ungrateful. Maybe it’s because Clara and Old Xu had already eaten something, as you’ve taken care of almost everyone, but didn’t expect they might have solved their meal issue earlier."

After hearing this explanation, even though she didn’t get the intended outcome deep down, knowing her actions at least pressured Clara in some way, Nell felt somewhat satisfied.

Feigning indifference, she sighed and said, "Well... she’s the leading lady in the crew after all, always busy with work, so it’s normal to overlook these small matters. It’s alright as long as everyone else is happy, no need to dwell on it."

The more people were told not to mind these things, the more they cared about them.