Powerlessness Against Director's Command

Sunday should be a quiet day for everyone. They can relax, rest, and take a fresh air walk.

But Celine didn't get all that. It happened because of the sudden arrival of the director at Jayden's house, even though the time was still seven o'clock.

Both Celine and Jayden were still wearing their pajamas. Ruth awakens them and tells them the director is waiting in the living room.

Celine didn't have time to change her clothes. Also, when she saw Jayden coming down from the second floor in pajamas, she immediately followed him to the living room.

And here they are. They sat side by side on a two-meter sofa while the director sat opposite.

"What's wrong with your face?" asked the director, surprised to see faint bruises on Jayden's face.

Coinciding with that, Celine then glanced at Jayden, worried about the answer he would give him. It was true that the bruises were still clearly visible. It might take a few more days for the bruises to fade.

Unexpectedly, he answered casually with his flagship flat face, "It's nothing. Is there something you want to tell us? It's still early in the morning, but you're already visiting. Sorry if our clothes seem rude."

Celine quietly breathed a sigh of relief. Sitting side by side with him allows her to smell the typical male scent on Jayden's body.

The director laughed a little. Knowing that Jayden didn't want to make small talk anymore, there was no other way for him to reveal the purpose of his arrival.

And for some reason, Celine felt that something was wrong. Implied from the director's gaze that she thought strange and mysterious.

"Alright, get on with it. I want you two to pretend to be lovers during the promotional period of this drama. Promotions will continue for two months after the drama's release. And we have to take the huge momentum out of those two months to make The Beautiful Sky and You Too the best serial drama of the year. I've been discussing this with the top brass of your two agencies for the past few days. And they don't mind as long as we can share the profits equally," explains Simon, a 45-year-old middle-aged man and director of their drama.

Celine's eyes widened in disbelief. Her ears also buzzed as if refusing to hear Simon's explanation just now.

Right. It turns out that her hunch was not wrong. Simon has come with bad news for herself!

"If that's the case, I don't mind," Jayden decided without thinking twice.

Celine's head turned as fast as lightning at him. She had not even recovered from her shock. And now she is shocked again by Jayden's statement.

She was struck by lightning twice in a row!

"What did you say? You don't mind?" Celine hit Jayden's shoulder and tried to wake him up; maybe he was still sleepy, so he couldn't think straight. "This is not a trivial matter! I'm not sure this is going to work. I'm afraid I have to disagree—"

"Stop being silly! Tricks like this are already commonly used by celebrities out there! It also becomes part of the drama's marketing strategy indirectly. The more people talk about us, the more profit the drama can bring!" Jayden interrupts quickly, not allowing Celine to joke any further.

Celine looked at Simon and Jayden in turn. Was she the only one who objected to the idea?

After being asked to stay with Jayden, and now they want Celine to become Jayden's fake lover during the drama's promotional period?!

Seriously?!

"What Jayden said is true. During the filming process, we will pretend to record your interactions secretly. Later, the clip will be distributed along with the drama release date."

Celine gulped her saliva roughly. The drowsiness that previously hung in her eyebags has now disappeared into nowhere. The morning should be a time of peace and serenity instead. Should she agree again?

Wouldn't that will affect the image of both of us? What happens if people's reactions out there are not as we imagine? Instead of liking it, what if they hate it? I'm also sure that Jayden has never done anything like this before. And I think this is a step that is too bold and also excessive," Celine denied, implicitly declaring her disapproval.

Simon snapped his fingers. A strange smile suddenly flashed across his wrinkled face." That is the point! Since someone has not rumored Jayden to be close to a woman, this will be huge news! On the other side, you are the rookie artist people have talked about for the past few months. Once everyone knows you two are dating, this drama's popularity will skyrocket indirectly! At the same time, people will flock to watch this drama and start speculating with each other about the two of you. That is the primary purpose of this trick!"

Celine's hands were squeezing each other down there. She starts worrying about whether it's a good idea or not.

Since most of Jayden's fans are women, how did they react after discovering that she was 'dating' their idol?

Will she be the target of criticism and gossip by them?

Will this trick affect her career for a long time?

"I came here to tell you that. Since I've already said it, I don't want to disturb your time anymore. Then I'll go."

Simon stood up and shook hands with Celine and Jayden in turn.

Then Celine and Jayden escort Simon up to the door. They were waiting for the man to leave with his car.

"Watch your face. Do you want to offend me?" Jayden hissed scathingly.

Celine turned to the man 20 cm taller than her. Both are still standing on the porch.

"Aren't you worried at all?" wondered Celine.

Jayden shrugged his shoulders because he didn't want to mess it up. "No. Simon has already discussed it with the agency. Since the agency has agreed, then what is there to worry about? It's not like we're dating for real!"

Celine breathed heavily.

She had already sacrificed to stay at Jayden's house. And now, Simon asks them to be lovers during the drama's promotional period?

"Remember what I told you the other day? These are all work-related things. Any complaints you have to put aside and put professionalism first. Oh yeah. There is one thing I want to emphasize to you. Celine, don't fall for me. Don't involve your feelings in this job. All this is nothing more than the professionalism of the work. You have to understand that!"

Without waiting for Celine's answer, Jayden went straight into the house.

In addition, Celine stared at the passing of Jayden.

"God! This makes me lose my mind! Why does it have to be like this?!"