Chapter 448

“Whatever. With so many people in one group, how can the audience focus on anyone? Isn’t it better that Debra is gone?” The trainees whispered among themselves.

The director’s team entered the room, silencing the chatter. “Make sure everyone’s makeup is perfect today. Mr. Nichols and Mr. Odom are joining us.” The news sent a ripple of excitement through the crowd.

“Mr. Odom is coming? That’s big. But is Mr. Nichols coming too? This show is going to be a hit!”

“Could Mr. Nichols be coming because of Debra?”

“They’ve been in the middle of a divorce for ages. Debra’s whereabouts are unknown. How could Mr. Nichols be coming for her?”

Amidst the lively discussion, no one noticed a female staff member standing quietly in the corner, her face obscured by a baseball cap.

Juan stood in front of the stage, glancing at his watch. “Has Debra arrived yet?”

Joe shook his head. “I checked. Mrs. Nichols isn’t backstage.”

Juan fell silent for a moment. He pulled out his phone, intending to call Debra, but hesitated as he opened his contact list.

Just then, a voice interrupted his thoughts. “Mr. Nichols, good to see you again!”

Juan was not happy to see Edgar. Edgar took a seat in one of the reserved sections, remarking, “This seat should be Miss Bernard’s, right?”

Cathryn had been keeping a low profile recently, waiting for an opportunity to clear her name. This show was her chance to reappear before the public.

Juan replied indifferently, “I’m not sure, but regardless of whose seat it is, I…”

Edgar stood up, his smile unfaltering. “Mr. Nichols, there’s no need for such hostility. I’m a shareholder in Potter Entertainment’s trainee program too. We’re all here to make money, and it’s unnecessary to make things unpleasant.”

Juan ignored him.

The director came rushing over, his face flushed with excitement. “Mr. Nichols, Mr. Odom, nice to meet you. I’m the show’s chief director, Leon Bell.”

Neither Juan nor Edgar responded.

The director continued, “The show starts in an hour. Would you like to rest in our lounge or have some dinner prepared? The evening shoot might run late.”

Juan cut him off mid-sentence. “The show is about to start. Who isn’t here yet?”

The director paused, thinking hard. “It seems everyone’s here.”

“What about Debra?” Juan asked directly.

The director immediately replied, “Oh, Ms. Frazier has something going on. She won’t be appearing on the show today.”

“Something going on?” Juan frowned with concern. “Did something happen to her?”

The director reassured him, “No, it’s just a health issue. Ms. Frazier said she’s feeling unwell.”

“That is an issue,” Juan snapped. “Is this how you do your job?” He turned to Joe and ordered, “Go get the car and ask Hain where Debra is.”