After hearing He Sichan mention Olivia to pressure him, Nolan immediately snorted coldly: "What can she do when she comes back? Could she possibly kill me!"
Nolan had no idea about Olivia’s true identity, as his father never mentioned it to him. If Nolan knew that even his father would have to approach Olivia humbly, he might not be so arrogant.
"Miss He, the only reason I took this role was because Olivia approached my father. Otherwise, who do you think you are to act alongside me?" Nolan scoffed. "If you want to use me to make you shine, you should follow the script! Don’t refuse to perform this or that; this isn’t your home, it’s Hollywood!"
He Sichan looked at Nolan with a face pale with rage, her fists clenched tightly in frustration.
Nolan was being utterly aggressive.
At this moment, He Sichan’s agent, Lilith, smiled apologetically at Nolan, saying, "Mr. Nolan, please calm down!"
Lilith was a famous agent in Hollywood, having managed many big stars. She had an active star under her wing before Olivia brought her over to work with He Sichan, offering her a price Lilith couldn’t refuse.
Of course, Olivia didn’t offer Lilith such a high price for nothing. After all, Olivia wouldn’t always be around to look after He Sichan, so many matters had to be handled by Lilith.
And Lilith was a veteran in Hollywood, with extensive connections, making Olivia comfortable with her managing He Sichan.
"Lilith, I can swear that this is the worst artist you’ve ever managed!" Nolan huffed lightly, "You’d better have a good talk with her!"
"Lilith..."
As He Sichan began to speak, Lilith gave her a reassuring look, then smiled at Nolan, saying, "Mr. Nolan, I’ve read the script too, and the changes were added later. It wasn’t in our contract, and my artist has the right to refuse!"
"Lilith, are you saying you’re going to breach the contract?"
"Mr. Nolan, it’s not us breaching the contract, it’s you!" Lilith softly replied. "Miss He is from Huaxia, and as you know, Huaxia is different from here. The customs in Huaxia are relatively old-fashioned, although they have become more open under the influence of globalization these past years."
"But indeed, some people cannot fully adapt, and there are stars in Huaxia who refuse kissing scenes. Now, the script doesn’t just feature a kissing scene but has expanded significantly! Take a simple example!"
"The scene changed from falling into water to taking a bath after falling into water, with close-up shots. Do you think that’s possible?"
"For the sake of art, nothing is impossible!"
"We need a body double!" Lilith’s tone shifted. "Otherwise, we’ll wait until Miss Olivia returns to discuss this!"
"Lilith, you’re using Olivia to pressure me too?" Nolan’s expression immediately darkened.
Nolan was a young master of the Gambino family and the son of the family head, able to influence Hollywood, New York, and even all of America.
First, He Sichan used Olivia to pressure him, and now Lilith. This instantly sparked an uncontrollable fury in Nolan’s heart.
"Mr. Nolan, I don’t mean that. It’s simply a disagreement between us that can’t be resolved..."
Lilith was doing her utmost to protect He Sichan. After all, she had to earn the money Olivia paid her, and having been in Hollywood for a long time, she understood Olivia’s status there.
No matter what, she had to protect He Sichan and couldn’t allow her to be harmed there. Otherwise, when Olivia returned, things would not end well for her.
Seeing how Lilith stood up for her, He Sichan heaved a sigh of relief. Truthfully, she was worried Lilith might persuade her to compromise!
"Fine, very good!" Nolan said darkly. "Lilith, He Sichan, you say you won’t continue filming. Then what about my time?"
"You must give me an explanation!" Nolan said coldly. "Otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude!"
Lilith’s expression subtly changed, knowing Nolan was about to lose his temper and possibly get physical.
In an instant, worry and anxiety filled Lilith’s heart.
At that moment, Anna suddenly spoke up, "Nolan, what do you mean by being rude?"
All eyes turned to Anna the moment she spoke, focusing solely on her.
Seeing Ye Xunhuan beside Anna made He Sichan’s previously wary face light up with excitement, causing her to dash towards Ye Xunhuan like a joyful sprite.
In an instant, He Sichan reached Ye Xunhuan and flung herself into his arms.
Seeing He Sichan suddenly throw herself into a stranger’s embrace made Nolan’s already somber expression turn even more sour.
He had been trying to woo He Sichan all along, yet she’d never shown him any kindness.
Now, seeing He Sichan rush into Ye Xunhuan’s embrace felt like a slap in Nolan’s face.
Nolan’s fists slowly clenched together.
Meanwhile, Anna had already started stepping forward, not bothering with Ye Xunhuan and He Sichan.
Anna understood that with Olivia not here, she had to handle this matter in a way that satisfied Ye Xunhuan. Otherwise, the consequences would be beyond her means to bear.
Simultaneously, Anna felt a great disdain for Nolan, who, without using his brain, managed to offend both Ye Xunhuan and Olivia. Did he think the Gambino family had existed long enough?
"Anna!" Nolan glared coldly at her. "What do you mean, Anna?"
"Nolan, you’ve grown bold, daring to bully our artist while our boss isn’t here!" Anna retorted coldly. "Do you think that just because our boss isn’t present, no one can reign you in, or that the name Gambino allows you to do whatever you please here...?"
Nolan snorted, "That’s still better than being a lapdog like you!"
Anna’s face changed instantly upon hearing these words, and she swung her right hand, aiming a hard slap at Nolan’s face!