Love Contract

Chapter 228 Suspected Kidnapping (Part One)

The set of "Be Together" was practically swarmed with paparazzi awaiting any tid bit of juicy information to make them a quick buck. They'd been reduced to hanging around like hungry leeches because the actors and actresses had refused any requests for interviews or appearances.

After finishing a rather tiring scene of shooting, Victor stood off to the side to rest where he found Archer playing a game on his cellphone.

"How very laid back of you," Victor said as he glanced at Archer. An assistant came over to hand him a glass of water for him to sip from.

"And why can't I be?" Archer questioned with raised eyebrows.

"Those reporters are going to be invading the set. That doesn't seem to concern you," said Victor.

Archer shrugged, not bothering to look up when he said, "How do you know they are here for me? Maybe they came because of Mary and William. After all, William had caused quite a scene the other day."

Victor's eyes darkened and, without answering, he turned around to sit down. "Are you interested in men?" Victor asked suddenly. He remembered that night when, from the corner of his eye, he had caught Archer standing almost too close to Frank.

Archer was startled and looked up, his blue eyes were frightening despite the slow smile that spread across his face. "Why? Want to have a go with me?"

As he spoke, Archer reached out to cup Victor's cheek with his hand.

"Fuck off!" Victor snarled, his face draining of all color to look ghostly pale. He smacked Archer's hand away, stood up, and made to walk away, but stopped to spit out the word 'disgusting' over his shoulder.

"What's the matter?" Archer smirked, "Can't bear to even touch me?"

"You're insane."

"Is it because you had been away from the entertainment industry for four years that you find it hard to discern truth from acting now? Or do you believe every little thing the paparazzi spout off?" Archer stood slowly as he spoke, his face turning serious.

Victor scoffed, "I only believe what my eyes tell me."

"Then you'd know I don't like men." Archer made to pat Victor on the shoulder, but he easily avoided it. "Keep your hands off me."

Archer rolled his eyes. "Fine. Maybe if I tell you I like someone else, it'll ease your fears."

"Whatever," Victor muttered after a loud snort.

"Part of the reason I got close to Frank was to help you out." Archer said easily.

"Part of the reason?" Victor questioned with a raise of a brow. "Am I supposed to thank you or something? Why do you care about me so much?"

"You could thank me..." Archer said slyly. "You refused to act intimately with me while filming because you can't let go of your past, can you? About all those things Frank has done to you? All those things you've tried to forget?"

"How do you know that?" Victor whispered as he stared at Archer.

"It might have taken me some time, but there's nothing I can't eventually find out." Archer sighed softly, "It's time you let it go. Stop carrying it around with you." NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.

"I can't," Victor muttered. "I was forced to..."

"Then I will help you get a revenge!" An attractive smile curled at the corners of Archer's mouth, but there was an underlying dangerousness that made Victor nervous. "As long as you cooperate with me during filming of course." The two were still quietly talking when a stylist came over. "I've been looking everywhere for you! Hurry up and get your make-up done. Shooting restarts soon."

"Of course, sorry," Archer said with a nod and he walked forward.

"Wait! What about the rest of your purpose?" shouted Victor.

"Don't worry. We're not in a rush. You'll know sometime soon." Archer never turned around as he gave his parting words to Victor, his eyes focused on the busy but patient figure standing in the middle of the set.

Fate Archer found was a wonderful thing.

His memory of that beautiful accident in Times Square from three years ago was still as vivid as if it had happened yesterday.

"Where have you been?" Mary asked the moment she caught sight of Archer.

"I was just taking a break," Archer said with a bright smile. "Why? Is everything okay? You haven't seen me for quite some time. You must miss me."

"You wish!" Mary said with a roll of her eyes. "Be serious, Archer."

He chuckled softly. His smile only grew wider, and then he sent a message through his phone when the hair stylist was fixing his hair. Mary turned away to refocus her attention on the set. The closer they got to the end, the more she had to do.

"Alright! Cut!"

The moment Director Jamie gave the order, a loud cheer echoed throughout the set.

Mary rolled her head to crack her neck and stretch her stiff muscles. Finally! It was over.

"How about we all enjoy dinner together tonight?" Director Jamie suggested as he made his way over to Mary. "Since Mr. Lan is not here, of course."

"Well..." others responded hesitantly. Mary gave a small smile on her face. "Director Jamie is only kidding. I'll invite you all for the celebration dinner at another time. It's late today anyway. I have to go home and take care of my children."

"Well, then I won't keep you. Do be careful on your way home."

"Thank you." Once Mary said goodbye to the crew, she walked by herself to the parking lot.

She was just about to reach her car when a figure suddenly appeared behind her. Her vision went dark and her arms were held down at her sides.

She gave a quiet surprised cry. But before she had the time to truly scream, she was roughly shoved into a van. Her eyes had been covered and her mouth gagged. She couldn't tell where the car was going, or how many people were in the van with her.

An errant thought crossed her mind. She had had such terrible luck lately... Her palms became clammy from the cold, nervous sweat beading on her skin. Would anyone be coming to save her? Was this where she'd die? She didn't want to die. There was still so much she wanted to do!

'Please come and save me William... I'm so scared...'

Within the CEO's office of GM Universing Studios.

Selah knocked on the door nervously, her fist shaking.

"Come in," Barry called.

She walked into the office slowly, only to find two other employees in the office as well, a man and a woman.

Barry stood from his chair and said, "Allow me to introduce you. This," he pointed to the man in the office, "is Jaime Huo."

"Hello." Selah stuck out her hand in greeting. She had heard of this man, a well-known top agent. He had started his own company so many years ago though, so she wasn't sure what had made Barry invite him here. "Hello, Selah." Staring at her through gold rimmed glasses, Jaime clasped her hand in his and shook it gently.

"And this," Barry continued, pointing to the capable looking woman, "is Felicia Lin."

"Hello." Selah presented her hand easily to the woman.

"Hello, Selah," Felicia greeted quietly, nodding once.

"Let's all sit down," instructed Barry. "Selah, these are two agents. I'm sure you have heard of their names, yes? Jaime is here to take care of you for the next year with Felicia's assistance. After that year is up, Felicia will be fully in charge of you."

Selah found herself feeling greatly flattered and quickly agreed to the arrangement.

"They've come today in order to get to know you." Barry intertwined his fingers and placed his hands on top of his desk. He looked at Selah and said, "Describe to us what has happened since you've started in this industry. It'll help all of us to work together in the future."

"Ever- Everything?" she asked quietly, her fists clenching from the anxiety.

"Yes, please." Noticing her discomfort and uncertainty, Jaime made to comfort her. "No need to worry. We have signed a confidentiality agreement. Nothing said here today will leave this room. It would do us no good to give your information out to anyone, anyway."

"I..." Selah hesitated and took a deep breath to calm herself.

Before she could continue, Felicia cut in, "We have a general understanding of you before we received the invitation from Mr. Gu, of course. So you don't have to say those that we've already known. But may we ask you questions?"

Selah took a short moment to think about her request. "Yes, okay," she said with a nod.

Barry nodded in approval and remained silent

Jaime started first, "You officially began in the entertainment circle seven years ago, correct?"

"Yes, that's right."

"After filming the advertisement for shampoo, you were chosen by the movie director Baker Wang to play a female supporting role in his movie "Wang Zhaojun". With this role, you went on to receive the best new actress award. Is that right?"

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