Nicole was burning with anger.
She never expected to see such a scene that so many people surrounded Olivia and kicked her.
The weak Olivia curled up on the ground, allowing others to bully her.
It made Nicole's heart ache to see that, and she was also furious at that.
Olivia gently tugged at Nicole's arm and whispered, "It's not the director's fault. This is a show, and I'm
playing the role."
"Is that so? As far as I know, you're an extra, right? I've never heard of any extra who need be shot for
so many times before it's finished."
Nicole had seen in the car that Olivia performed this scene for several times. Someone must have
deliberately had it in for her in the name of filming.
The director looked at Nicole. He naturally knew her, yet instead of flattering her, he just said
indifferently, "For an extra with bad performances, it will naturally take many times before the scene is
passed. Mrs. Green, you are an amateur, so don't interfere in our job. If you can't bear to see her suffer,
then she can just quit. Anyway, we don't lack extras."
Nicole's chest heaved fiercely with anger. She grabbed Olivia's hand and said, "Let's go! Don't do it
anymore."
However, Olivia did not move.
"Nicole, let go of me!"
Olivia's gaze was persistent.
Looking at Olivia's bruised face and arms in surprise, Nicole was at a loss for a moment.
"Why do you have to do this?"
"I am just an extra now, but in order to become an actress in the future, I have to suffer some
hardships. If I can't stand it now, what should I do with my family? What about my future? You may help
me once, but can you help me for the rest of my life? Even if you can, I don't want to live like that. I
must rely on myself and shoulder the burden of my family. So leave me alone. You'd better go now.
Staying here will only make you feel uncomfortable."
Olivia used to be so high-spirited, but now she actually endured everything for money.
Though Nicole felt painful to see that, she didn't say anything else.
"I'll wait for you to knock off."
Nicole was also stubborn.
Olivia did not try to persuade her, and in fact, she did not have the time. After all, she was just an extra.
The director was right. He could replace her at any time, which meant her over-one-hour suffering
would be in vain.
She took a deep breath, turned to the director and said, "Sorry, director. We can start now."
The director was surprised.
Originally, he thought that this woman would be unable to bear it and leave, or beg for mercy from him,
but to his surprise, she actually managed to endure it.
With Nicole sitting and watching by the side, the director became cautious. Even if he wanted to find
some excuse to make it difficult for Olivia, he would not dare to do so blatantly. After all, Samuel was
famous for doting on his wife.
"Everyone, let's begin. This time all of you should do your best and pass it just once."
Others naturally understood what the director meant.
Olivia then tried her best to perform the same scene in the same place as before, while Nicole watched
her from the side without making any sound.
Olivia didn't stop working until late.
The director paid her, said goodbye to Nicole and left.
Olivia felt aches all over her body. After everyone left, she sat down beside Nicole and gasped, "Ask
your driver to buy me a bottle of iodophor. I really can't walk anymore."
"I thought you were made of iron, had endless energy and couldn't feel the pain."
Nicole spoke with some discontent.
Ernesto hurriedly took out the iodophor that Nicole had bought in advance and handed it over.
"Roll up your sleeves and I'll apply the medicine to you."
Nicole's tone was quite cold, yet her action was very gentle.
Olivia looked at Nicole and said with a smile, "You've really got a sharp tongue."
"You..."
Nicole could do nothing but glare at Olivia and say, "Don't think that I have no idea of what's going on.
It's not that you fail to reach the standard of an extra. It's just the director that intends to punish you. Did
he try to use the casting couch to you? Your refusal must have irritated him, so he won't miss the
opportunity to punish you. He has left me with a bad impression, and I'll definitely punish him later."
How could Olivia not know what was going on?
However, she needed money now. She didn't have a choice.
She sighed and said, "Actually, we both know that is the case, but I do need a lot of money now."
"Is this the only way?"
Nicole looked at Olivia and asked subconsciously.
Olivia paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes, there's no other way left. You know my family
condition. It's like an abyss that I must fill with astronomical money. According to my knowledge, if I can
make my debut, even though my one year's income may not afford a better life, at least we can make
ends meet. That's why I have to choose this way."
Nicole carefully applied the medicine to her and sighed, "Since you've decided, I'll support you."
"Thank you."
Olivia didn't know that Nicole was going to start a movie company for her, and Nicole didn't say
anything about it. She changed the topic and said, "Call Booth. He's worried about you."
"OK."
Olivia took out her phone.
She had set her phone to mute because of the work. Seeing that Nicole had also called her, she smiled
and then called Booth.
"I just got off work and I'm not allowed to use the phone during work hours. What's up?"
Olivia was tired, but when she called Booth, her voice sounded very lively and relaxed.
Nicole looked at her and suddenly understood.
Olivia was trying to show her most positive aspect to her family.
It was her family that motivated her to move forward.
Nicole didn't say anything and continued to apply the medicine to Olivia.
Booth finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Olivia's voice.
"Olivia, I couldn't get through to you. Nicole and I are very worried. By the way, is Nicole there?"
"She's beside me."
Olivia smiled and said, "Why are you calling me?"
"Nicole said she has contacted Ashley, the Greatest Global Scalpel, and she asked me to follow her to
City B. Olivia, should I go there?"
"Of course, why not?"
Olivia was instantly lit up.
"Booth, listen carefully. Whatever it takes, you must heal your leg. You can never give up even if there's
only a slim chance. But I'm afraid I can't go to City B with you."
Olivia said this with significant distress.
She needed to work and make money to pay for her father and Jacob's medical bills. With the bills
flooding in every day, she had no time to leave at all.
Booth naturally knew about Olivia's difficulties. He whispered, "Nicole and I will be fine to go there.
Olivia, thanks for working so hard. I promise to protect you and our family after my leg is healed."
"Alright."
Olivia had a lump in her throat and her eyes turned slightly red.
"I'll wait for you to return safely."
After Olivia hung up, she directly turned around and hugged Nicole. Tears were welling up in her eyes.
"Thank you, Nicole, thank you."
She was never a weak woman, but she had indeed endured all these things for long.
Now she seemed to suddenly give vent to her feelings, and tears rolled down her cheeks.
Nicole gently patted Olivia's back and said softly, "It's OK. Everything will be fine. There will be
obstacles on our road ahead, but I'll be always by your side. Rest assured that I'll take care of Booth
and bring him back later."
"OK."
Olivia nodded and said, "Words can't express my gratitude to you. As long as Booth is healed, my life
will be yours."
"What do I need your life for? I just want you to live happily, and in the future we can be all-powerful
and dominate the Seapolis City. Isn't that great?"
Hearing Nicole's words, Olivia dissolved into laughter.
"Are you acting?"
"Since my best friend is going to become a superstar, I naturally need to start learning the lines now."
Nicole smiled and joked with her.
Though Olivia knew that Nicole was just comforting her, she still nodded and said, "Yes, let's shake the
world together in the future."
Their hands were held tightly together.
Olivia had to go to the hospital to take care of Jacob and Harper, so she couldn't see Booth off. Nicole
told this thing to Samuel, who specially arranged a helicopter to send them.
Nicole thought Samuel would have someone send them, but to her surprise Samuel drove the plane
himself. She was stunned for a moment.
"You're also going to City B?"
"Sure, why not? You're pregnant now. I can't let you move around on your own. I must follow you all the
time."
Hearing Samuel's words, Nicole didn't know what to say.
"Don't you need to work? What should our children and I live off in the future?"
"Don't worry. The directors will take charge of the business, and all I need to do is have a conference
call with them. Besides, even if I don't work, we can live off those minerals."
"You do sit on your laurels."
Nicole scolded him with a faint smile, and then carried Booth onto the helicopter with Ernesto.
When they arrived in City B, it was already half past seven.
Samuel thought Nicole would be hungry, so he had ordered some food in advance.
The four had a bite of dinner and drove a car to Ashley's residence.
However, Nicole had not expected to see a controversial man at the door of Ashley's residence.
"Steven? Why are you here?"
Samuel immediately recognized the man and got also very surprised.
Steven frowned irritably.
"What are you guys doing here? You can just have a call to deal with the house property. No need to
come here! What's the matter with the person behind you? Is he sick? Samuel, what the hell do you
want? It's seven thirty in the evening, and my wife hasn't finished her last operation. Do you want her to
work overnight?"
Steven's expression got immediately unfriendly.
Samuel knew his temper and just said calmly, "Dr. Ashley asked us to come here."
"Bullshit. If you hadn't mentioned my name, she wouldn't have done this to tire herself out."
Nicole was kind of stunned. She felt embarrassed.
"It was I that mentioned your name, but Samuel didn't know that."
She tried to defend Samuel, only to be stopped by him.
He looked at Steven and said indifferently, "Steven, what's this for?"
He looked at Steven and said indifferently, "Steven, what's this for?"
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