Doted by Many: I became the Top-Tier Celebrity!-Chapter 290 - 289: Must Not Be Spared

Tiana Thorne stitched needle by needle, her sullen mood lightened considerably at the thought of dealing with Cain Rhodes.

She lazily curved her lips, even the tune of the little ditty she hummed became more cheerful.

Eugene Dawson saw this and was even more delighted.

Tiana Thorne not only had acting skills but also attention to detail, bringing characters to life as if they were a part of her existence rather than fictional constructions.

Suddenly, the tune stopped abruptly, and Tiana’s previously joyful eyes turned cautious.

"Who?"

Phillip Rooney walked in slowly, eyes cold: "Fox Tiana, you seem to have forgotten your identity."

Tiana Thorne turned around, casually crossing her legs, with a lazy and playful smile: "I was wondering who it was, turns out it’s you. Since when did the Prime Minister learn to play peek-a-boo?"

"Since you have forgotten your identity, shall I remind you? You are a demon, deserving of death by everyone. Do you think sewing clothes for Neal Atherton will earn his gratitude? Once he knows you are a fox demon, he might skin you alive to make a fox fur coat for his beloved."

This remark seemed to hit Tiana’s raw nerve, her gaze turned cold: "You talk too much. It’s annoying."

Phillip Rooney moved closer and suddenly grabbed her hand, his expression growing more severe: "Fox Tiana, you... hsss..."

At the moment he touched her hand, Tiana Thorne lifted her hand and jabbed it fiercely into his arm.

Phillip Rooney winced in pain, stepping back, his eyes filled with astonishment.

Did she just dare to stab him?

For a moment, everyone was stunned.

Was it a real stab?!

Is Tiana Thorne crazy?

Eugene Dawson was about to call cut, but unexpectedly, Tiana stood up as well, fully immersed in the role.

"I respected you as the Prime Minister and didn’t whip you, you should be grateful. Who allowed you to touch me?"

Everyone: "..."

This is some divine acting?!

Inadvertently recalling the previous scene with Ella Rivers, the current feeling was remarkably similar.

Previously, people suspected it was intentional on Tiana’s part, to settle a personal score.

At this moment, everyone realized Tiana was genuinely dedicated to her craft.

Truly professional!

This is so Tiana!

In that moment, even Cain Rhodes, who had won the Best Actor award, was stunned, forgetting his lines temporarily...

At this point, Eugene Dawson quickly shouted, "Cut!!"

The cold aura around Tiana Thorne dissipated instantly, and her clear, beautiful eyes filled with concern.

She quickly walked over to Cain Rhodes, worriedly looking at his hand: "Senior, your hand... I... I just..."

Eugene Dawson, naturally protective of Tiana Tiana, given the previous real slap scene, didn’t doubt her intentions: "Cain, Tiana always strives for perfection in her acting, and this wasn’t an intentional offense toward you. I forgot to remind her earlier, I..."

"Director Dawson, you’re overthinking it. How could I be angry? I always say committed and diligent actors are good."

Cain Rhodes smiled, interrupting him, and shook his head: "However, Miss Tiana’s stab was quite deep, a fierce little girl."

That "little girl" sentimentally carried a feeling of endearment.

Perhaps, as he said, he didn’t mind at all.

Eugene Dawson finally felt relieved: "Glad Cain isn’t taking it personally with her."

But inside, Tiana Thorne laughed, how such a hypocrite, he manages to phrase it just right, making everyone think he’s generous, fully fitting his persona as the kind elder to the younglings.

"Senior... really sorry, I was too immersed in the role at the time..."

Tiana Thorne batted her charming eyes, showing a heartfelt look of regret, appearing truly remorseful.

Cain Rhodes indeed was not angry anymore; looking at her little expression, he felt a ripple of emotion inside.

This committed girl was genuinely likable.

At that moment, Tiana Thorne sensed the positive affection coming from him.

Inside, she coldly scoffed.

Heh, hypocrite, nothing more.

"Don’t worry about it, it was I who forgot the lines, affecting your performance. I hope Miss Tiana won’t mind."

Tiana Thorne seemingly found true relief, pretending to be touched, her eyes growing even more radiant and charming.

With a sweet smile, she revealed a faint, alluring dimple: "Thank you, Senior. If you don’t mind, can you call me Tiana in the future?"

"Sure."

Then they continued shooting.

Cain Rhodes indeed lived up to his Best Actor accolades; his acting was superb, almost merging with the character in the script.

"Fox Tiana, the Demon King’s patience is limited. You have three months to obtain his heart’s blood. You know what kind of consequences await if you offend the Demon King."

Unexpectedly, Neal Atherton turned out to be a child of shadow, his blood capable of summoning divine beasts, allowing the Demon King to unify the six realms, just around the corner.

Emotions surged within her, yet her face remained calm, lazily curling her lips: "Don’t worry, it’s just heart’s blood, won’t take three months. Since the Prime Minister brought the Demon King’s message, there’s no need to send you off."

Phillip Rooney said coldly: "It better be."

Saying this, he turned and left.

After he left, Tiana Thorne sat back down, gazing at the light blue robe on the table, lost in thought.

"Cut!"

Finally, the scene was over.

Tiana Thorne stretched lazily, revealing a relaxed smile.

She waved in Cain Rhodes’s direction, her smile shy, like a little fangirl.

Cain Rhodes gave her a gentle smile, exuding the charm of a mature man.

Tiana Thorne feigned shyness, turned and quickly ran off, not forgetting to drag May Sloane along.

She noticed May Sloane’s hand was actually cold in the June weather.

Her heart ached; what she was about to tell her might be even more cruel.

Cain Rhodes watched her jubilant back, the smile on his lips lingering.

Gradually, there was a fleeting moment in his eyes, different from his usual demeanor, yet still elusive, impenetrable.

After a while, Cain Rhodes’s lips moved slightly, murmuring: "Tiana Thorne, a good name."

Just as lively as the person herself.

...

Tiana Thorne dragged May Sloane all the way back to the lounge, a murderous intent emanating from her eyes.

Recalling Cain Rhodes’s refined and gentle uncle image in front of others, her gaze turned frostier.

Cain Rhodes must not be kept!

May Sloane looked up, catching the look in her eyes, her heart beating wildly in unease.

After a long pause, May Sloane softly asked: "Tiana, can you tell me now? What have you figured out?"

She wanted to know things she never knew.

Tiana Thorne retracted her thoughts, her usually flirtatious, bewitching eyes turning gentle: "May, whatever I say, promise me, stay calm, alright?"

May Sloane’s heart raced even faster, her hands clenched tightly: "Okay, go ahead."