As they exited the tea house, Abigail and Sean settled into the car. Suddenly, Abigail felt a surge of nervousness. "What if we ruin it?"
"Mr. Norris is renowned for his powerful scripts, especially his adaptations of suspense dramas that boast high ratings. It's just the romantic aspect that worries me. I fear he might not handle it well, but as long as the drama serves its promotional purpose," Sean reassured her in a soothing tone.
Lando's intention to film Sean and Abigail's experiences was swiftly uncovered by the Hinton Family.
Early one morning, Max escorted Callen to Pearson Residence, where they sat respectfully in the living room.
Max addressed Lawrence, "My daughter has visited Mr. Graham numerous times, displaying sincerity. He mentioned his reluctance to adapt the story to protect his family, a decision we respected. However, now he has concealed it from us and sold his experiences to Mr. Norris. Aren't you being unfair?"
Pearson Group had recently become the subject of an investigation, and Lawrence had already discerned the hand of the Hinton Family behind it.
However, lacking concrete evidence, he refrained from making direct accusations.
Lawrence maintained a pleasant smile as he spoke, "While Ms. Hinton has indeed helmed several successful dramas, Sean's decision to collaborate with Mr. Norris suggests his confidence in Mr. Norris' ability to portray his experiences effectively."
One should be courteous; hence, he decided against replying spitefully despite the unpleasant tone in Max's voice.
"So, are you suggesting that my daughter lacks the competence to direct TV dramas, hence why Mr. Graham shared his experiences with Mr. Norris and not her?" Max's courteous demeanor faltered at Lawrence's implication.
With an arched eyebrow and a genial smile, Lawrence replied, "Isn't it the case? Eight-point score is the best result of your daughter's directed production whereas others hovered around seven points. While acceptable, compared to shows scoring above eight points and even one with a remarkable 9.7 directed by Mr. Norris, the difference is apparent."
Callen, unable to contain her agitation, interjected coldly, "At the time, Sean expressed a desire to keep his past private, hence his reluctance for adaptation. What has changed now?"
This change left Callen visibly angered.
What further fueled her anger was the discovery that Abigail was not only pregnant but even married to Sean. What had been the purpose of all her efforts?
What was the point of everything she had done?
"This matter should be addressed by yourselves, shouldn't it?" Lawrence's tone carried a touch of chill.
The Hinton Family had someone pose as an official to interrogate Sean, and Sean even had to maintain a smile while greeting her. How shameless could they be?
"I demand to see Sean in person!" Callen rose from her seat.
As soon as Abigail came out of her room, she caught wind of her statement.
"Dad, why are you entertaining these irrelevant individuals?" she questioned while leaning against the second-floor corridor with a hint of disdain in her voice.
While they were having issues with Harold, the Hinton Family suddenly began causing a commotion.
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