Chapter 246
Miranda thought, showing off those pretty hands of his, huh?
She lowered her voice. “I don’t get what you mean, but if you’ve got money to burn, feel free to make another donation my way. I won’t complain.”
Sebastian paused while adjusting his tie, his eyes glinting with amusement as he complimented, “Ms.
Lancaster, you’re quite sharp.”
The tone was like he was genuinely praising a clever child. It seemed like he had immediately figured out her little scheme.
Miranda raised an eyebrow. “Right back at ya.”
While they whispered back and forth, the photographers around them had already started snapping behind–the–scenes shots.
“So, are you shooting with me today?” Miranda asked.
Sebastian replied, “Unless something unexpected happens, yes,”
Miranda frowned. “A couple’s theme?”
Sebastian smiled. “That’s the theme the magazine chose.”
Miranda scoffed, “And you’re interested in these few bucks?”
Sebastian responded softly, “Ms. Lancaster, unlike Elian, I earn my money bit by bit.”
Miranda was left speechless. Was that a jab at Elian for living off his family’s wealth?? Should she just drag him over and settle this with a fistfight?
“Did you grow up steeped in a pot of sass?” she quipped.
Sebastian didn’t respond.
“I’m delighted.”
Miranda was puzzled. “Delighted about what?”
Sebastian’s face lit up with a smile as he gazed at Miranda, his gaze intense as he uttered slowly, “I’m delighted that you’re my partner today.”
Miranda remarked, “Just zip it.”
She couldn’t stand this silver–tongued man. Sebastian’s tone had definitely shifted – what had gotten into him?
Sebastian raised an eyebrow but didn’t reply to Miranda’s remark, though his smile only grew. When he finally looked away from Miranda, that sophisticated, graceful demeanor of his was back, just like usual.
“We’re planning to shoot a short series at my company,” Miranda mentioned.
“There’s a character who’s all charm but a real piece of work underneath, a scheming lunatic. You should audition; it’s right up your alley.”
Sebastian’s expression shifted slightly, but he said nothing. Their banter and Miranda’s comment made the assistants nearby chuckle.
The photographers captured some of these candid moments between them. Once they were ready, it was time to start the shoot.
But just as they were about to begin, they were interrupted. Someone approached, whispering to the photographer and the coordinator, and soon they all huddled for a quick discussion.
Then Sebastian’s secretary hurried over, whispering something that made his brows furrow deeply.
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Chapter 246
“Sorry, Mr. Everhart, today’s theme has been canceled and might need to do some modification due to unforeseen circumstances. We’ll reschedule another couple’s shoot for you, okay?”
Sebastian turned to Miranda, repeating enunciatively, “Unforeseen circumstances.”
The coordinator laughed awkwardly. “Yes, it was a last–minute decision from above. They want to compensate you with a special magazine cover shoot. Apparently, the theme for this issue has changed, and we’re not doing the couple’s theme anymore. We just got the notice.”
