The CEO’s Billion Dollar Bride
Chapter 262 - 242, A matter of life and death

Chapter 262: 242, A matter of life and death

Even though Mario Jensen expressed it as a question, the tone of his statement was firm and sure, so without waiting for Ivy Aretha to respond, he said, "This man, he’s finally earned my respect for a while, really the daring kind who clearly distinguishes between love and hate–a true man indeed!"

Ivy Aretha: "..."

His words sound a bit...

But his saying so also indicates his recognition of Michael Gordon in his heart, a man that he disliked when looking at. This is the first time she has heard praise for Michael Gordon from his mouth.

"You’re right, Senior. I’ve married a brave man, so you can rest assure about your junior sister!" Ivy Aretha saluted in a jokingly manner, "Now, I also hope that Senior marries a strong woman to become my sister-in-law!"

"Sure!"

Although a faint smile stretched across Mario Jensen’s face, his heart was filled with immense bitterness. It has been almost two months since Lina Miller left on her own, nearly three months since they had been together.

This implies that she is now three months pregnant. A three-month-old belly is noticeable, and it can affect her movement. She has been wandering around alone, from one place to another.

There is no one to take care of her, each time they found some information and rushed to the location, it was in vain, not even a shadow was seen. The larger she grows, the more inconvenient it becomes for her. How will a pregnant young girl cope with a bump or a fall?

Whenever Mario Jensen thought about this, his heart sank deeply. His heart still ached, especially during midnight when he woke up and felt the loneliness and isolation creeping in.

His heartache intensified, a kind of pain that he hadn’t felt in many years. He wondered if he had developed heart disease, but the doctors said his body and heart were perfectly healthy after examining him.

Ethan Stones teased him, saying, "Because your heart is healthy, that’s why you feel this pain!"

After a moment of silence, Mario Jensen suddenly changed the topic: "Ivy, I heard that the new female lead who replaced Abby Leon in your company’s New Year film is a third-tier actress who hasn’t made much progress over the years, right?"

Huh?

"How come you’re suddenly interested in this, Senior?" Ivy Aretha gave him a strange look. "Hasn’t your company canceled its New Year film?"

Jensen’s biggest box office competitor, Allure International, cancelled their New Year film due to Lina Miller’s sudden decision to act in "Crowned Concubine". Essentially, Jensen decided not to get involved in the competition.

Without Lina, Jensen’s New Year film could be considered a box office forfeit. Therefore, Allure International gave this opportunity to Ariana Hunt, an actress who had never gained popularity. This was almost a chance for her to become the next most popular actress.

On one hand, Michael Gordon did this to show gratitude towards Ariana Hunt for donating blood to Bianaca Aretha in the past. On the other hand, it was a gesture of goodwill towards Mario Jensen. By taking care of Abby Leon, who wanted to harm Lina Miller, and using a third-tier actress for the New Year film, he showed the utmost respect towards Jensen, their newly emerging competitor.

"I just wanted to see how good your and Michael Gordon’s judgement is. After all, you’ve suddenly promoted an actress who has not been successful for years to shoulder the box office of a New Year film!" he said, unable to maintain eye contact with Ivy Aretha.

In fact, he had heard that Allure International’s "First Favored Queen", a New Year film, was being promoted by an inexperienced actor. Moreover, with many rumors stating how this new actor looked and acted a lot like Lina Miller, the public had quickly started calling her "Little Lina".

He wanted to see how much "Little Lina" resembled Lina Miller.

So, as soon as he got off the plane, he rushed over here!

"Don’t worry, even if you don’t trust my judgement as an amateur, Michael is a professional. He won’t make a mistake!"

Ivy Aretha believed that Michael Gordon saw potential in Ariana Hunt. That’s why he would shoulder her with such heavy responsibility. There were countless ways to express gratitude for her blood donation to Bianca, but he chose this way. That means it’s a win-win situation, as a businessman would naturally use a businessman’s way of expressing gratitude!

Ivy Aretha understood this!

As Ivy was talking, she noticed that Mario Jensen was looking at her but didn’t say anything in agreement or sounded interested in what she was saying.

"Senior, I’m telling the truth. If you don’t believe me, I’ll take you to see our New Year film’s female..."

"Sure!"

Before Ivy could finish saying ’lead’, Mario Jensen eagerly responded with ’sure’. This caught the typically quick-witted Ivy off guard.

Because of the recent close call that nearly took Mrs. Gordon’s life, the next scene hadn’t started shooting yet. The director’s team was carefully checking the equipment storage issue, fearing another similar incident might occur.

The working group was busy, and the actors waiting for the next scene were resting. Ivy Aretha pointed at Ariana Hunt, who was sitting on a chair not far away, diligently checking her script, and she said to Mario Jensen: "Look over there, the girl draped in a divine white robe, looking ethereal as she diligently studies her script!"

To prove her and Michael Gordon’s discerning eyes, Ivy Aretha used every possible adjective to describe Ariana Hunt: "Not to mention her refined appearance and transcendent charisma. Just her serious mindset. If Allure International doesn’t promote her, then we have no discernment!"

Mario Jensen, as if he hadn’t heard her, didn’t say a word. Following the direction of her finger, he saw a woman dressed in a white robe engrossed in her script. As if all hustle and bustle around her doesn’t exist.

This quiet temperament does remind him of Lina Miller. As he got closer, Mario Jensen felt his heart starting to race. His taut nerves seemed to anticipate and fear the moment the reserved woman looked up at him.

In his mind, countless images of Lina’s calm and radiant face and heart-warming smile started to appear. He hadn’t seen her for a long time. Three months, for someone he used to see every day, felt extremely long!

It was so long that he constantly hallucinated about her standing right in front of him.

As he approached, his anxiety deepened. The woman seemed to feel his intense stare, and, feeling a bit uncomfortable, she looked up and met the gaze of Mario Jensen, who was walking towards her.

As their gazes met, Ariana Hunt felt an inexplicable tremble in her heart. She sat awkwardly under the man’s unabashed gaze, and a blush crept up to her ears.