CHAPTER 341: CHAPTER 341: HE DOESN’T EVEN LOOK AT HER

Gloria Galloway was organizing things on the side, everything belonged to Julian Sterling.

She saw Julian already had his makeup done and was planning to bring the soup over, but the insulated container was taken by a pretty hand.

"Senior Brother Sterling, I found the soup your assistant bought really delicious. I only had a sip last time, and I’ve been thinking about it since then. It’s a pity that my assistant couldn’t buy the same flavor, could you let me have some today? I promise I’ll just need one bowl."

The woman was from the same company as Julian Sterling and was set to play the leading lady alongside him today, with the company intending to pair them for publicity, but Julian had refused.

However, this didn’t stop the woman from proactively clinging on and seeking opportunities to cozy up to Julian.

Julian Sterling was good-tempered and seldom quarreled with people, usually letting her be.

But today was different.

Because he noticed Gloria Galloway’s face showed a hint of grievance, even though she hadn’t said anything, he still saw it.

"Gloria went through a lot to get this soup. I heard the shop is far away, and I can’t bear to have her run another errand."

Although he didn’t directly say it, there was a clear refusal in his words.

But the woman pretended not to understand, thinking she had a good relationship with Julian. After all, she was counted as an A-list star, especially since the company had always hoped they would date.

Though it would be a contractual relationship, just to attract fans.

"Senior Brother Sterling, I really want to drink it, just let me have it."

Her voice was charming, holding onto the insulated container tightly.

Julian didn’t want to bicker with her, thinking it was just soup, and got lazy about continuing the dispute.

"Then take it."

He turned away indifferently, no longer looking at the woman.

The woman’s face showed smugness, glancing around as if wanting everyone to know how well she got along with Julian Sterling.

But unexpectedly, Gloria Galloway mustered her strength and snatched the insulated container back.

She had simmered the soup for several hours, how could she let this woman have it, especially since this woman had been sharp and harsh behind Julian’s back, even mocked her last time? She wouldn’t let her drink the soup!

"Give me back my soup!"

She was fierce, showing no mercy for the woman’s identity.

The female star probably hadn’t expected Gloria to act, her eyes flashing with surprise, then anger.

"Let go! Senior Brother Sterling already gave it to me!"

Gloria’s face turned red with anger, suddenly opening the container, and the steaming soup poured quickly towards the female star’s hand.

"Ah!!"

The female star screamed, her hand already blistered.

Gloria meant for the soup to spill on herself, not expecting the woman to pull such a stunt.

Now everyone around was alarmed, immediately rushing over and shoving her aside.

The hand was supposed to be featured in today’s ad, but with so many blisters now, how could the shoot proceed?

Everyone had been busy all morning just for this ad. Once it was shot, they could wrap up, but because of Gloria’s messy meddling, they lost a whole day, and the female star’s hand wouldn’t heal anytime soon, likely delaying things even further.

Gloria found herself under so many resentful gazes, suddenly at a loss.

She struggled to get up from the ground, seeing Julian walk over to the female star’s side.

"Is it serious? Let me take you to the hospital."

His voice was gentle, and the female star, who had been crying and fussing, suddenly calmed down, tearfully looking at him.

"Senior Brother Sterling, look at your assistant, my hand hurts so much. What should I do? Today’s shoot definitely can’t go on. I just wanted that insulated container, you said you’d give it to me. As an assistant, she shouldn’t be snatching things, such an incompetent assistant, delaying everyone’s work."

With her words, everyone nodded instantly, darting their gaze back at Gloria with more disdain.

No one spoke up for her, not even a glance from Julian Sterling.

"Let’s get you to the hospital first. Once your hand heals, we’ll continue the shoot."

A trace of delight flashed across the female star’s face, suddenly snuggling into his embrace.

"Senior Brother Sterling, will you personally take me to the hospital?"

Gloria’s eyes widened; she hoped Julian would refuse because the woman deserved it. She did it to herself.

But she clearly heard Julian say,

"Yes, I’ll take you."

The woman immediately looked at her smugly, appearing more pitiful in his arms.

Several people got into the car quickly, while Gloria was naturally left to face all the verbal attacks, though no one physically touched her.

Gloria’s face grew paler, eventually squatting to pick up the container from the ground, seeing the thick, white soup spilled everywhere, tears swiftly rolling down her face.

"You’re still crying?! Do you know how long we’ve prepared for today? You really can’t see your own position, an assistant fighting with an A-list star for things!"

"If the collaborators blame us later, no one can protect you!"

Everyone ridiculed Gloria further, angered by her fake tears.

Delaying time meant delaying money, clearly upsetting the collaborators.

Gloria clutched the container and ran off, catching a taxi home.

Sitting in the taxi, she continued crying, thinking about Julian’s aloofness just now, she bit her lip harder.

Did he think the same too? That’s why he stood by the female star’s side...

Gloria felt more and more aggrieved, finally calling Eleanor Hollis.

Eleanor was startled by Gloria’s crying, wondering what had happened since everything seemed fine yesterday.

She quickly mentioned it to Hugo Quinn and rushed to Gloria’s place.

Arriving at her door, she anxiously pressed the doorbell.

Gloria, with a tear-streaked face, opened the door and cried, hugging her.

"What happened? Tell me clearly."

She soothed her like a child, wiping her tears, leading her to the sofa in the living room, and closing the door with her foot.

Gloria cried for a while before recounting the incident, her tears flowing again as she spoke, feeling deeply wronged.

Eleanor furrowed her brows, hearing how Julian Sterling hadn’t intervened for her, she sighed.

"Gloria, I know you’re feeling aggrieved."

She handed tissues nearby to her, signaling her to wipe her tears.

Gloria sobbed as she took it, her shoulders trembling, her emotions less intense than they had been.

"But about this incident, you can’t say Julian was wrong either, you know what kind of person Julian is."

Eleanor had some understanding of Julian Sterling, since Hugo Quinn often talked with her about their matters, allowing her to gauge Julian’s character.