Chapter 22 The two of them stood there casually , as if they'd known each other for years , with no trace of awkwardness . [ ] Especially Lucas Reed , one hand in his pocket , glancing down at Yvette ' phone - there was even a faint air of indulgence about him . [ ] The staffer didn't react much , only saying . " The director is busy . " ] Seeing Royce was of no help , Stella quickly pulled out her phone and made a call , speaking in a soft , tearful voice . " Big brother … " [ ] A moment later , Stella handed the phone to the staffer . Though she tried to hide it , she couldn't quite mask the tone of superiority in her words . " My brother wants to speak to you directly . " ] The staffer , having recently coordinated with the leadership , glanced at Lucas Reed for direction . ] At Lucas's look , she put the phone on speaker . ] The man's voice was deep and carried a note of threat . " I'm Adrian Summers . If you don't follow the rules , aren't you afraid we'll pull our investment ? " " You know very well why the Summers and Quinn families invested in this drama . If my sister doesn't get the role she wants . we'll withdraw immediately , and you can forget about filming . I have plenty of ways to shut your production down . " The blatant threat was clear to everyone present - and it changed the atmosphere instantly . It wasn't uncommon for investors to insert their people into a production . For minor roles , the crew might turn a blind eye , or reach a mutual agreement , and people would just envy someone like Stella for her luck . But an open , brazen threat like this … that was different . [ ] You could invest your way into the cast , but you couldn't use capital to bully and intimidate the crew . Stella , however , smirked with satisfaction . She'd grown up used to being protected like this . The Summers family background , and the way everyone spoiled her , had made her proud and entitled . [ ] She saw herself as a princess who always got what she wanted . After all , there would always be someone to fight her battles and foot the bill . All she needed to do was look pitiful and act coy . So she was certain the director would cave . ] " There's a livestream going right now ! Viewers are already calling in to curse us ! " A staffer came running over in a panic . [ ] At that , everyone's expression changed . Stella's face darkened . " What livestream ? " All eyes turned to where Yvette and Lucas were standing . Yvette grinned like a waving lucky cat and greeted Stella . " Hi- " ] And Stella's shocked , fearful face was front and center on the screen . ] " You ! " Stella glared at Yvette , looking like she'd snatch the phone out of her hands if not for her concern over her image . ] Lucas stepped forward with an easy smile , speaking into the phone to Adrian Summers . " President Summers , you're quite bold . " But as he moved , he covered Yvette's camera lens with his hand . Yvette had already recorded what she needed , so she exited the app and locked her phone . " Who are you ? " Adrian's voice came from the speaker , wary and suspicious . " Last name Reed . Lucas Reed , " he said lazily , taking two steps forward . Only after drawing out every syllable did he glance at the staffer . The staffer , sensing the cue , hung up the call and returned the phone to Stella . ] In his office , Adrian Summers froze for a moment when he heard the name . His eyes darkened slightly . Lucas Reed … why was he there ? ]| Royce shot Lucas a wary look and knew Stella wouldn't be getting the role . He gave the staffer a cold glance , then said to Stella , " Let's go . " ] Stella's eyes were practically spitting fire at Yvette , but unwillingly allowed Royce to lead her away . [ ] As they left , Royce was already making a call . " The livestream from just now … yes … delete it from the whole network … " [ ] " Stella , we'll talk when we get back . I'm going to the hospital first … " The crowd of onlookers , having enjoyed the drama , dispersed reluctantly . [ ] Still , everyone knew what they could and couldn't repeat - no one wanted trouble . [ ] Lucas pulled out his phone , made a call , and drawled : " Restore all livestream footage from the Urban Legends set . While you're at it , buy out two PR firms . And quote both the Quinns and the Summers at top rates , got it ? " Hanging up , Lucas finally looked at Yvette . [ ] You missing something in your Five Elements ? " she asked . A rare flicker of genuine duelessness crossed his gaze . " What ? " ||| " I think you're missing morals . " [ ]