Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 106 Interview

Two days later at 10 am, in the city’s financial district, there was a huge fight in the president’s office of

Starlight Media, a company in the same standing as Truffleberry Media.

Matthew was wearing a hat in an avant–garde distressed style and a T–shirt with the image of an alien

on it. He also had on jeans with rips in them and a pair of white sneakers with green edges.

He was about to walk out of the office when a stern voice cried out, “Stand right there! I haven’t finished

talking!”

The president of Starlight Media, Warren Burgess, was enraged. He glared at Matthew’s back as he

continued, “Sit your ass

back down!”

“Wasn’t all that you said before enough? My love life has nothing to do with my work. I’m currently in a

rush!” Matthew’s voice was icy, tone full of disdain.

Annoyed, Warren said, “Matthew, although you’re only an adopted son of our family, I’ve been your

older brother for twenty years! I can’t bear to watch you single–handedly ruin your music career! What

in the hell is your relationship with that Erin Lane woman?”

Matthew turned to face him again. His tone was full of ridicule, he asked, “Haven’t you already seen the

photo online?”

“So, she’s really your girlfriend?” Warren was visibly shocked.

“She will be soon,” Matthew said enigmatically.

Warren slammed his fists heavily onto the table. “Ridiculous! If she’s not your girlfriend, how could you

be so careless as to allow the paparazzi to take such a photo!” Then, seeing Matthew so unmoved,

Warren frowned. Abruptly, he asked, “Did you get someone to take it?”

Matthew’s silence might as well be an admission of guilt to Warren. He walked before Matthew, his

eyes filled with rage. “Tell me honestly–what are you planning? You’re not a newbie in the

entertainment industry anymore. You can’t know that coming up with such a scandal on a whim might

affect your career!”

Matthew glared at Warren. “Warren, all I’ve done here is put in the effort to pursue the person I’m

interested in. I don’t care if it affects my career! I’ve already waited for her for ten years, and I refuse to

keep on waiting! All I want to achieve from this scandal is to let three people see it. One of them is

Claire Kane. I want her to give up on me as soon as possible!

“If it weren’t for you bringing her to see me, she wouldn’t have lost it and tried to threaten me with

suicide. I don’t care if I’m being too blunt; I’ll say it anyway. I don’t care if you’re interested in Claire or if

you see her as a little sister–none of that has anything to do with me! Stop helping that woman trouble

me! Otherwise, I won’t give her any leeway just because you’re my brother!”

That said, Matthew left without a second look. Meanwhile, Warren kept silent, his expression stormy.

At the same time as this altercation, Erin brought her resume to meet with the famous, award–winning

actor, Roman Blair.

She was somewhat troubled before going for this appointment. Unexpectedly, Roman’s villa was

located in the same area as Chandler’s. In fact, they were neighbors.

However, after she spoke with Roman on the phone and he sent her the address, there was no choice

but to believe that this was reality.

Luckily, the route leading to Roman’s villa was completely different from the one to Chandler’s. Thus,

Erin walked over to Roman’s place while holding up a lemon–yellow sun umbrella.

At the door, her heart was beating so fast and erratically that it felt like it was trying to escape from her

chest.

The actor she admired the most would soon be right before her eyes. It made Erin feel faint. She was

finally going to meet her idol and experience what it meant to do so!

After doing her best to even out her breathing, Erin rang the doorbell. Soon after, a young woman came

to answer the door.

The woman was so gorgeous it made Erin’s breath catch. Her flawless makeup made her seem refined

and elegant, contrasting with her voluptuous figure enveloped in a form–fitting, crimson Chanel dress.

She also wore a pair of stilettoed sandals, which made her stand a full head taller than Erin in her flats.

Mere seconds after seeing her, Erin was overwhelmed by the woman’s bearing. She was so perfect

that Erin couldn’t help but feel reminded of someone else–Chandler Frost..

She could not hold back the idea that this woman would be the perfect match for Chandler. However,

this thought also brought with it some feelings of inferiority and disappointment.

Looking at Erin, the woman asked gently and politely, “Hello, may I ask who you’re looking for?”

For a second, Erin was too stunned for words. She wondered if she’d come to the wrong place and

quickly took a few steps back to check the unit number. Once she was sure there was no mistake, she

said, “Hello, my name is Erin Lane. I’m here to see Mr. Roman Blair. I’m here to be interviewed as his

assistant on an internship basis.”

The woman smiled. “Oh, I remember now. Roman mentioned it just an hour ago. Please come in.”

Slightly nervous, Erin walked into the villa. Just as she got to the living room, she saw two attention–

stealing men walking down the elegant spiral staircase.

Who would have thought that Erin would stumble upon Chandler in Roman’s home when she’d been

trying her best not to all this time?

“You must be Erin Lane, then?” Roman walked leisurely down the stairs in casual clothes.

When Chandler saw Erin, he acted as if she were a stranger. His eyes were so cold and uncaring that

Erin’s heart squeezed at the right.

Only when Roman came closer to her did Erin finally come back to herself. “Hi, I’m Erin Lane.”

Roman stretched out a hand for Erin to shake. He said smilingly, “Don’t be nervous. These are both my

good friends. Would you mind if they’re here while I conduct the interview?”

Erin minded terribly, but she couldn’t say so at all. Awkwardly, she answered, “I don’t mind.”

“Have a seat anywhere. Would you like something to drink?”

She waved her hands vigorously. “That’s alright, I’m not thirsty!”

Roman said, “Then let me have a look at your resume first.”

“Sure, Mr. Blair!” Erin immediately handed the document over.

Looking at Roman’s tanned bronze skin and handsome face, Erin became somewhat dazed. She

never imagined that he would be even more attractive in person than on screen! His skin was healthy

and glowing, his solid physique making him seem roguish. Erin couldn’t help but think about all the

characters Roman had brought to life and how unique every single one of them was. There were bold

and brash ones, reserved ones, morally gray ones….

Erin’s unconsciously admiring gaze pained Chandler, assaulting his heart.

Five minutes later, Roman raised his head to look at Erin. “Miss Lane, I’ve finished reading your

resume. Since Mr. Dunn recommended you, I’m sure you’re reliable. The probation will be half a year,

which is longer than most other jobs. Do you mind this, Miss Lane?”

“No, I don’t. I don’t have experience in this kind of job, so I’m very thankful that you’re willing to give me

a chance, Mr. Blair! “Erin said with honesty and sincerity.

“Don’t be in such a rush to thank me yet. If you can’t work, I might fire you at any time.” Roman’s words

were calm yet harsh.

Erin nodded. “I understand.”

Roman’s gaze suddenly adopted a sternness. He asked, “Miss Lane, I have something to ask you.”

“Please go ahead and ask it, Mr. Blair.”

Roman then turned to look at Chandler where he sat on a couch nearby. He asked, “Miss Lane, once

you’re my assistant, you’ll

be seeing my two friends a lot. Are you really sure that this won’t be a problem for you?”