Chapter 850:
Still, if Andrew did fancy Evita, maybe she could ride those coattails herself someday.
Evita, however, remained cool and unbothered.
“I don’t need his help,” she said firmly.
“All I want is to work and stay focused.”
Her friend fell silent, conflicting emotions playing on her face.
Night fell.
There was great news.
Wandering World had shattered expectations, claiming an unprecedented box office triumph!
No one had seen it coming. The film, which had been limping along for days, suddenly surged into the limelight, capturing hearts across the nation and earning glowing accolades.
The positive review rate stood at an astonishing 98%.
It surpassed the 80% benchmark set by the previous highest-rated domestic sci-fi film.
Maxine and her team’s tireless dedication had finally borne fruit.
Madisyn threw a celebration party, inviting the entire crew to a lavish dinner.
When she arrived, her sharp eyes caught sight of the neatly arranged gift bags placed at each seat.
Norton, standing nearby with his trademark grin, quipped, “Everyone’s worked so hard lately. Consider these little tokens of my gratitude.”
An actor eagerly unwrapped a gift bag, only to stop in sheer disbelief as his eyes landed on the contents.
Luxury items gleamed under the light, and—was that a Cartier bracelet? The bracelet alone was worth tens of thousands of dollars, and there were also other opulent treasures tucked inside.noveldrama
Altogether, the items were likely worth well over a hundred thousand dollars.
“Mr. Santos, this is far too generous. We can’t possibly accept these gifts,” the young actor, clearly overwhelmed, said hesitantly.
But Norton, with a dismissive wave and a casual chuckle, replied, “Don’t make a fuss about it. These are just small tokens of appreciation. With the film’s incredible success, I’m confident all of your careers will soar. Compared to that, these gifts are hardly worth mentioning.”
Despite his usual casualness, Norton knew exactly when to speak and what to say.
Gratitude poured in from all sides, and the atmosphere quickly shifted to one of cheerful camaraderie.
“Thank you, Mr. Santos. It’s a privilege to be part of this team with Maxine.”
“Yes, and when you and Maxine finally tie the knot, don’t forget to send us an invite!”
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