Chapter 236

Sophia Laurent had assumed Adrian Valdemar was just another spoiled playboy, as arrogant and entitled as Christopher Lowell, using his family name to bully others.

Had it been Christopher being publicly humiliated on set, he would have flipped tables and stormed off long ago.

Yet Adrian surprised her by enduring it silently.

She didn't know how long he'd been subjected to the verbal abuse when she arrived.

He looked almost pitiful.

The usual cockiness was gone from his face, replaced only by focus and curiosity.

Sophia rested her chin thoughtfully on her palm.

Apparently this young master genuinely loved acting.

He'd just lacked proper career guidance and professional training until now.

After observing for a while, Sophia quietly withdrew.

Her doctor had advised against overexertion during this delicate period.

She headed to the resting lounge Lucas Sheridan had prepared during lunch break.

Before leaving, she instructed the driver to keep an eye on Adrian.

The lounge contained a recliner and soft blankets.

Sophia fell asleep the moment she lay down.

When she awoke, the sunset painted the sky outside.

Glancing at her watch, she was startled to see it was already 6 p.m.

She'd slept over three hours straight.

After smoothing her clothes, she walked leisurely back to set.

Adrian was still there, perched on a small folding stool.

He cradled his chin in one hand while watching the filming, a script open on his lap.

"Been here all afternoon?" Sophia asked softly.

Adrian blinked, only now noticing the late hour.

This was the first time he'd been so engrossed in observing a shoot that he lost track of time.

"Why are you still here?" He frowned at her.

Sophia smiled faintly. "Same reason as you."

"Where were you earlier?"

"Sleeping," she answered matter-of-factly.

Adrian was momentarily speechless.

"Word is you invested heavily in this," he finally said. "Yet you nap instead of supervising?"

Sophia arched an eyebrow. "My prerogative. Got a problem?"

Amused by his flustered expression, she explained, "Director Sheridan handles production. My job is writing checks."