Chapter 2

Lu Jinnian glared at Qiao Anhao as if wanted to tear her apart. Clenching his teeth, he spat out his last sentence before ruthlessly removing his hands from her neck. Without sparing her another glance, he left.

I'm going to mess with you until you die..

Qiao Anhao's long lashed trembled slightly as he face paled. She remained glued to the wall until door slam resounded. Only then did she swallow the saliva that had formed behind her tightly clasped lips. Exhausted she collapsed to the ground, tears clouding her vision.

Why should she climb into his bed just to act in "To the End of Time"?

She just wanted to use it as an excuse to conceal her real feelings.

Feeling on my kept to herself. Her love for him.

She loved him. She was secretly in love with him for the past thirteen years, never daring or allowing herself to let him know.

She thought that if she just concealed her feelings, everything would turn out alright. But never would she have known that one night, slightly intoxicated, she would expose her deepest secret. She had clearly overestimated her own abilities.

Even though Qiao Anhao had infuriated Lu Jinnian by climbing into his bed, she still received a phone call from the crew three days later, informing her to go for an audition.

It wasn't made know to her whether the audition was the directors decision or an order from Lu Jinnian.

Her screen tine for the drama was neither too little nor too much. It wasn't a major role, but it wasn't a filler either. But it was definitely a thousand times better than her previous role.

Since the role was obtained through undignified means, the audition was just a formality. Directly after it, she signed the contract.

Three days later, she officially joined the crew, just a day before Lu Jinnian had flown off to a Rome to film a new movie. The married couple of two months went their separate ways.

Three months later...

After three months of filming "To the End of Time", the television drama successfully finished off in a rented mansion worth thirty million dollars the whole crew erupted in joy, the happiest being the director. He picked up his phone and generously booked top floor dinning hall of Jing Cheng hotel, treating while crest to a celebratory meal.

"To the End of Time" ended around 3 pm in afternoon. The technical crew needed to pack up their equipment and actors needed to remove their makeup and change, hence celebratory meal was set at night, around 8 pm.

Lu Jinnian had been in Rome all that time due to filming of his new movie. Using limited two day break in between his tight schedule, he returned to country to settle sudden issue arisen in the company.

Due to the time constraint, Lu Jinnian barely had any time to rest from long flight. Right after landing, he went straight to the company.

Without wasting time, meeting started the minute he entered. Board has already gathered and was waiting for his arrival.

Meeting lasted from 3 pm afternoon all way to 6 pm at evening. Lu Jinnian's assistant followed him into his office and gave a run-down of his schedule.

After long flight and meeting that last for while afternoon, Lu Jinnuan looked exhausted. Sitting in his office, he causally took out his phone he had on silent while listening to his assistant report his schedule.

Just as he was about to lock his phone, a message came in. Lu Jinnian smoothly clicked it open, "To the End of Time" filming completed. There'll be a celebratory banquet tonight at 8 pm in Jeng Cheng hotel. Do drop by if you have the time! ".

"Mr Lu, I've already booked 12am ticket to Rome. After touchdown you can rest up for almost fifteen hours before your next shoot."

Lu Jinnian didn't say a word while his assistant gave a run-down on his schedule. Instead, he stared at WeChat message for about five seconds before lifting his head indifferently. He nodded towards his assistant, acknowledging his report.

Lu Jinnian's assistant had been working for him fir many years, hence he was well acquainted with his boss aloof personality. Unperturbed by his lack of concern, he continued, "Mr Lu, there are about six hours before the flight takes off. Would you like to have sinned in city or at airport?"

"In the city", Lu Jinnian replied faintly. Before assistant could ask about the location, "Jeng Cheng hotel"

When Lu Jinnian and his assistant finished their meal, it was already 8.30 pm. They footed the bill before proceeding to the main door. Just as they reached it, Lu Jinnian stopped.

His assistant stopped immediately as well."Mr Lu, is something wrong?"

Lu Jinnian remained silent for a while and just when his assistant was started debating whether or not to repeat the question, he replied, "Wait for me in the car, I have something to do upstairs."

He stood at the main door for a few more seconds before turning towards the lift.

As per the crew in "To the End of Time", Qiao Anhao was naturally at the dinner. The minute she reached the city, she had hurriedly bathed, changed her clothes, done her hair, applied light makeup before rushing to the hotel. Despite preparing in record time, Qiao Anhao was still late for dinner. When she reached, "To the End of Time" director was already on the stage, addressing crowd, expressing his gratitude.

Since everyone was focused on director, no one noticed her late arrival. She stood in the crowd, looking around before making a beeline for her manager Zhao Meng.

After the director's brief speech, the dinner began.

Since it was a banquet, socializing and alcohol were customary.

Qiao Anhao wasn't an A lister in the industry but her pretty face, perfect figure, good personality and eloquence allowed her to shine, so she fit in perfectly.

Qiao Anhao was starving by the time she greeted everyone in the banquet. Without hesitation, she pulled Zhao meng toward buffet area. She filled her plate before randomly sitting down near a window. After a few bites, the originally boisterous banquet hall suddenly fell silent.

As Qiao Anhao swallowed a mouthful of food, she lifted her head up in curiosity.

She clutched tighter onto her chopsticks. Her heart started to race. Then, her eyes followed the crowd's gaze, and spotted Lu Jinnian.

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