Chapter 945: Chapter 945 Inviting Guests_1
That’s why he had decided to arrive at the film set a few days earlier.
Thinking that some matters were better overseen by himself.
It was just that when he looked at Louis Snyder, who was closely following behind Hannah, he still subconsciously frowned.
The next second their eyes met, and both disguised their feelings, one with a gentle demeanor, the other demure, their gazes carrying a profound meaning only the two of them could understand.
But the exchange of looks lasted only a moment before they averted their eyes.
Jack Stewart stepped in front of Hannah first, engaging in polite conversation with Jackie Qualls.
At that moment, Jackie’s assistant announced, "Dinner tonight is courtesy of Mr. Qualls."
Naturally, this elicited a round of cheers from the crowd, and quickly most of them left.
Jack Stewart offered a polite smile, "Mr. Qualls has been generous."
Jackie Qualls shook his head, his gaze lingering on Hannah for a moment before retracting it, "Hannah and I are friends; there’s no need to be so formal with me, Director Stewart."
Jack Stewart was best at socializing, his mind like a clear mirror when it came to reading people, whether as a director now or as an agent in the past, he always prioritized matters concerning Hannah.
He still remembered the social media controversy stirred up by Jackie Qualls in the past.
To quieten down that affair, he had manipulated many things behind the scenes.
As a director now, although he didn’t like Jackie Qualls, none of this showed in his expressions or language.
At the hotel dinner table, Jack Stewart repeatedly intercepted the intentional remarks thrown at Hannah by Jackie Qualls, purposely avoiding any superfluous exchanges between the two.
Although Jackie Qualls noticed, he always maintained a gentle and scholarly demeanor, showing no sign of anger.
Toasts were exchanged in the private room amidst laughter and joy; at first, everyone was a bit cautious around the esteemed actor Jackie Qualls, but as he kept showing his amiable side, they all gradually relaxed.
Someone even brought up the issue between him and Hannah.
The person was drunk, stood up hazily, and raised a toast to Jackie Qualls, "Mr. Qualls, we all know about what happened between you and Sister Hannah. I’m not eloquent, just a rough guy, but toasting to your pursuit of Hannah to the film set, I wish you an early victory in love."
This man was one of the producers of the film crew, a straightforward person and a fan of Hannah’s. Even being more than a decade older than her, he would gallantly call Hannah "sister" on a daily basis.
It was a matter of respect.
As soon as these words came out, the room fell silent for a moment, and everyone’s gaze instinctively fell on Hannah.
Louis Snyder also stopped what he was doing, but his gaze was on the round producer instead, only for a second before he lowered his head again.
It wasn’t a party without alcohol, but since Hannah was well-liked on set and had Jack Stewart looking out for her, no one would pressure a young lady to drink.
Hannah had taken a few sips nonchalantly, not drunk, but with a faint blush on her face like peach blossoms or rouge, intoxicatingly attractive.
She had just set down her wine glass, and when she looked up, she caught Jackie Qualls’ gaze.
Under the lights, the man’s smile was warm and refined, like a gentleman adhering to etiquette, composed and restrained, his expression only subtly changing when he saw Hannah.
Their gazes met, and Hannah offered a slight smile, giving no response.
Jackie held his wine glass a tad tighter, reluctant to let go, but still withdrew his gaze.
At this point, Director Stewart was almost completely drunk.
