Twisted Ties of Love novel Chapter 378

The filming of "Blood Ties" officially kicked off, and Izabella was up early, slipping into a comfy casual outfit, throwing on a baseball cap, and heading out the door.

Compared to the other actresses with their immaculate makeup, she was practically incognito in this getup.

Brad had intended to pick her up, but Izabella turned him down. She thought it best to keep a low profile for now, given that the biggest controversy surrounding her was her rumored affair with director Brad. It would be better for the whole crew if they kept some distance.

Izabella called her assistant Rachel and handed over her cat to her for safekeeping when she arrived on set.

Rachel would normally do odds and ends for Izabella, like fetching water or clothes, but she wasn’t exactly a standout in the company. Even though she was Izabella's assistant, anyone could boss her around.

This time around, Izabella used her influence to have Graham officially assign Rachel to her. Even though her pay didn't change, Rachel felt her life had become much easier. Izabella took care of her own affairs very well; the only thing she was really concerned about was her cat, Nikki. Nikki was very clingy, and Izabella couldn't bear to leave her alone, so she brought her to the set for Rachel to look after her.

Rachel had no objections to her new duty of cat-sitting since she was a fan of animals in general.

As soon as Izabella arrived, Rachel jogged over with her bag.

It was the end of July in R City, and the outdoor temperature was a sweltering 38 degrees, unbearably hot. As Rachel ran over, she pulled a parasol out of her bag, hoping to shield Izabella from the sun. After all, actors are quite particular about their skin, and with the strong UV rays, even with sunblock on, it's best to have an umbrella.

"No need for the umbrella; I’ve got a hat on. Your main job now is to take good care of it; don't worry about anything else," Izabella said.

Rachel quickly nodded. It would be inconvenient for her to hold an umbrella while carefully cradling the cat. As she put the umbrella back in her bag, she eyed the cat that Izabella brought.

"Izabella, is this your cat?" Rachel asked.

"Mmm." Izabella looked at Rachel's strange expression and casually asked, "What's up?"

"Nothing; I just didn't think you were the type to keep a cat. I mean, you don't earn much, and you seem to dislike hassle," Rachel said.

"I will never find keeping her a hassle," Izabella said, hoping that Nikki could accompany her for a much longer time.

Rachel felt that Izabella seemed like a completely different person now. She had felt this way since the audition a month ago.

The old Izabella wasn't bad, but she was always agreeable and didn't like to talk. Whether people were present or not, she preferred to stay in inconspicuous corners with a deep sadness in her eyes. But the current Izabella was much more confident and a tad less human. Comparatively, Rachel preferred the current Izabella, who no longer let people push her around and started living for herself.

Rachel carefully took the cat and held it in her arms. The cat was much lighter than she had imagined. "What breed of cat is this?" she asked.

"A Ragdoll," Izabella replied.

Rachel took another covert look. Except for its eyes, it was really hard to tell that this cat was a Ragdoll. Adult Ragdolls usually weighed around 10 pounds, but Nikki only weighed 5 pounds, which was really light.

Rachel gently put the cat in her backpack and said, "Izabella, let's go. The director and his crew must be arriving soon." If they were late, they might get snapped by the paparazzi and have rumors spread online that she was acting like a diva.

There were many fans cheering outside the set, the majority being Kristin's fans.

Izabella arrived at the filming location exactly at ten and entered with the crew. She was wearing a mask and a hat, with sunglasses clipped to her collar. As soon as she walked in, she heard a click.

She turned towards the sound and spotted a gossip journalist hiding behind a flower bed. Seeing her turn around, the journalist quickly snapped another picture.

Izabella still wasn't used to being snapped at random. She held back her frown, pulled down her mask, and gave the paparazzi a small smile: "Your ambush photography skills are not up to par; I spotted you right away."

Izabella's outfit was very ordinary, but it made her face look even more delicate and pretty. Izabella had a naturally photogenic face, but she looked even better off-camera.

The paparazzi were initially hoping to catch Kristin off guard, but instead ran into Izabella. Izabella was quite popular at the moment, so he wanted to capture a few unflattering shots of her. He didn't expect Izabella to suddenly turn and look at him.

She was good-looking, pleasant voice, and was easy-going; she didn't even lose her temper when she was being photographed sneakily. The paparazzi's face turned red, and he quickly ran off with his camera.

It was only then that the crew around her noticed the paparazzi nearby and looked at Izabella in surprise, saying, "Impressive, how did you spot him?"

"I have good hearing."

"I know quite a few celebrities who despise the paparazzi but dare not offend them. You seem to not care."

"We're all just doing our jobs. If I let my emotions get out of control, wouldn't that be playing right into their hands?"

"That's the right way to think about it; don't bother about it. In the end, the only thing that gets ruined is your own mood."

After waiting for a while, Izabella finally saw Brad. He gave her a red envelope that said, "Good luck with the filming."

During the photo-taking on stage, she, being the second female lead, stood next to the male lead.

After the opening ceremony was over, it was noon, and the crew invited everyone for a meal. As Izabella followed the crowd, she could hear the various cheers from the fans.

Izabella preferred quietness, and overly noisy places made her feel uncomfortable. She took out her phone and texted Rachel while walking, telling her that she would be at the hotel soon.

Just then, a sudden cheer came from the crowd of fans.

"Knowing all about you and loving you as before! Welcome back, Izabella!"

The cheer was so loud that it broke through the noise and reached Izabella's ears. Not only did Izabella hear it, but the crew and actors in front also heard it. It was as if someone had shouted it through a loudspeaker.

A sudden pang hit Izabella right in the chest. She held back the urge to rub it; this mysterious surge of emotion wasn't hers but belonged to the original "Bell". Bell was still grieving even after her death.