Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 375: Filming Successfully Concludes

Chapter 375: Filming Successfully Concludes

"Ella, tell me, how exactly are you planning to retaliate against me?"

Ella snorted coldly. "I’ve already been ’repaying’ you every night!"

Eric was speechless. This woman was utterly shameless. Clearly, she had picked up this attitude from him.

"What do you think Tiffany is up to? Trying to sabotage my career on purpose? Honestly, I suspect she’s in contact with Hannah, even though there’s nothing in the records to prove it..." Ella murmured softly, her mind replaying Tiffany’s cold and distant face.

"It doesn’t matter whether she’s connected to Hannah or not. From now on, we have to be extra cautious around her," Eric said calmly.

Ella fell silent. Truthfully, after Amanda’s fall, both she and Eric had warned everyone on set to be vigilant. Everything had to be triple-checked before filming began.

When Tiffany’s bodyguard delivered wine to Eric, he had already been on high alert. Pretending to be drunk, he had the bodyguard help him into his room.

Shortly afterward, Amanda was brought into the room as well. Eric immediately had her removed, thwarting Tiffany’s plan and exposing her malicious intentions.

Despite her status as a big-name actress, in Eric’s eyes, she was nothing more than a cunning schemer out to harm Ella.

Ella was about to say something when Eric leaned in, his lips capturing hers, stealing kisses without restraint.

Ella tried to push him away, but she was worried someone might hear. "Mmph... Eric, stop it..."

Eric pulled away from her soft lips with a playful grin, then laid her down on his bed.

"Just sleep here with me. I won’t touch you."

"Really?"

"When have I ever broken my word?"

Ella pouted. She tried to think of a time Eric hadn’t kept his promises, but before she could come up with anything, he had already pounced on her again.

The man on top of her was as immovable as a mountain. Panting and blushing, Ella glared at his mischievous face hovering above her.

"Eric, did you forget what you just said?" Ella asked angrily, raising an eyebrow.

Eric winked wickedly. "Darling, in a spooky place like this, isn’t this a good way to pass the time? Let’s give it a try!"

"Eric, you liar!" Ella hissed, lowering her voice in fear of being overheard.

Eric was clearly teasing her, but she still worried things might escalate. If someone heard anything, it would undoubtedly become the joke of the industry.

She struggled with all her might and finally managed to flip them over. Just as she was about to get up, a loud crack echoed in the room—damn it! The old, worn-out bedframe had broken!

Eric tumbled to the floor, groaning as he climbed back up. "Assistant Financial Director! Didn’t you say you allocated funds to upgrade some of the facilities? Can we get a giant, high-quality king-size bed next time?"

Ella jumped off the broken bedframe, laughing so hard her stomach hurt.

Actually, half a month ago, she had visited this place with Richard and the others to inspect the set. Although the previous tenants had moved out just a year ago, everything, including the beds, still seemed usable. To save costs, she decided they’d make do since they were only staying temporarily.

But she hadn’t expected the beds to be this fragile. The two of them hadn’t even started fighting—just rolled around a bit—and the bed had given out!

Though the incident didn’t spread, Mia, who was outside, heard every detail. She never missed an opportunity to tease Ella about it after that.

The subsequent filming went smoothly. Perhaps Tiffany realized Eric wasn’t someone she could easily mess with. Or maybe she knew that if she tried anything else, her career as an award-winning actress might come to an end.

Regardless of what kind of person she had been in the past, climbing to her current position hadn’t been easy. She enjoyed the glory of being at the top and wouldn’t give it up so readily.

A month later, the film was successfully wrapped up.

However, post-production required more time, so the release wouldn’t be immediate. It was scheduled for three months later, perfectly timed for Halloween. Releasing a thrilling adventure film during that holiday fit the atmosphere perfectly.

Ella had spent an entire month in the mountainous region and had lost a significant amount of weight, but Amanda’s performance had improved to a level that left her increasingly satisfied.

After returning to S City, Tiffany resumed taking on film projects, though she was dissatisfied with all the ones her agent recommended.

Eric’s contract with Tiffany wasn’t restrictive, but it did require her to star in at least one film per year. Since Tiffany had just finished the movie Ella had signed her for, she could technically take a break until next year without LXL having any legal grounds to force her into filming or commercials.

Eric, on the other hand, had stopped giving Tiffany much thought.

Ella had discreetly arranged for someone to keep an eye on both Hannah and Tiffany. As expected, there was no sign of contact between the two. Hannah, surprisingly docile, spent her days traveling and indulging in good food and wine with Logan.

Could it be that Hannah had given up on revenge?

Tiffany, too, was unusually "well-behaved," avoiding any further tricks. Meanwhile, the movie’s poster was finalized and widely circulated, kicking off a major promotional campaign.

The release of The Deadly Sins of the Mountain sparked another wave of heated debate. However, the striking poster, especially Amanda’s stunning portrayal, captivated audiences, leading to a rapid increase in her fan base.

A week after returning to S City, Eric had to travel to Country W for business. This time, Ella decided to go with him to visit Lauren and Henry, as it had been over six months since she last saw Henry.

Much to Ella’s annoyance, they encountered Hannah on the plane!

Had Hannah deliberately found out about their trip to Country W and booked the same flight? Or was this just a coincidence?

"Miss Davis, what a coincidence running into you again!" Mrs. Miller said with a refined smile, though the usual disdain in her demeanor was absent.

"Mrs. Miller, Hannah, what a coincidence indeed," Ella replied coolly, though she couldn’t shake the ominous feeling growing in her heart.

After all, Country W was Mrs. Miller’s territory.

There, she had more connections and resources at her disposal.

Hannah chuckled lightly, her eyes no longer showing their former fear. "Sister, you’re going to Country W too? Why don’t I be your tour guide?"

Ella smiled faintly. Let her be the tour guide? That would surely lead straight to her doom.

"No need. I can afford a proper tour guide, so I won’t trouble you," she said lightly.

Eric’s sharp, predatory gaze fell on Mrs. Miller. If this woman dared to stir up any trouble again, he wouldn’t hesitate to make her pay.

"Mr. Nelson, there’s no need to look at me like that. I assure you, I’ll be very polite to Mrs. Nelson," Mrs. Miller said earnestly, though her earlier arrogance still lingered faintly.

Even so, she didn’t dare overstep in Eric’s presence.

"Let’s go. The plane is about to take off," Ella said calmly, shooting Mrs. Miller a glance before pulling Eric along.

Mrs. Miller watched their retreating figures and chuckled softly. "Look at how in love they seem. I just wonder how long it will last."