When Love Breaks (Josephine) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48 

Mason sat in the driver’s seat, discreetly eavesdropping on their conversation through the rearview mirr 

When he heard Ethan’s request, beneath choked on his ownS STIL 

He had known Ethan for almost two years and had never been asked to call him by his first name. 

ww was this request reservasd exclusively for Ms. Dumm? It is so obvious that Ethan has feelings for her Masontheoght to himself. 

the shot a piercing glare at Erban, trying to catch any hint of emotion betraying him. However, Ethan remained composed as usual. He exuded an air of elegance and restraint. Hisexpression was calm, his demeanor refined, and his gaze intradable. 

There wasnt a single crack in his composure! 

on the other hand, josephine didn’t think much of it. She assumed he was just trying to be friendly and nodded in agreement. 

“Of course, Mr. Ethan.” 

Elunepened his mouth, but before he could speak, josephine chuckled. 

“I’mladding From now on, I’ll call you Ethan. You can just call me Josephine.” 

Ethan adjusted his glasses, his fingers briefly covering his Adam’s apple as it hobbed. His lashes cast a shadow over his eyes, concealing the flicker of emotion within 

“Alight, Josephine,” he replied. With that, his heart pounded like crazy. 

Back at the mansion, Josephine had already shaken off the pain Zayn had caused her. 

She stretched out on the couch, Epping through Simon Chandler’s latest wod, fully immersed once again. 

It was a story of a male protagonist, who, in his moment of despair had met a stubborn old man, and together they redermed each other. 

However, the details were nch, and the emotions were subtle. Josephine had only read a little, but her eyes were already glistening with rears 

As she read, she couldn’t help but picture the old man in her mind. The old man was a mentor she had once worked with, the legendary actor, Aiden Chase. 

Without hestation, she pulled out her phone and dialed his number 

She thought she had a near–certain chance, but to her suprise, Aldendeclined. 

“I’m sorry, Jo. I fully support your comebackmovie, but I’ve just signed on to another film. They offered me a 60–million–dollar fee, and I can’t afford to pay the breach peculty, we’ll have to watt forthenext opportunity to work together” 

60 million? 

Filming à movie was different from making a drama series. The production cycle was shorter, and the returns were higher, so actor salaries were typically not as high 

Take her movie, for example–the lead actor’s fee didn’t even exceed ten million 

“Mr. Chase, 

which film offered you such a huge sam?” 

“I’ll be honest with you, it’s Sky High from Forbes Group,” 

With that, Josephine was speechless. 

60 million for a role? 

*Zayn, are you planning to go bankrupt after this? she thought to herself. 

She knew Zayn well enough to understand that he wasn’t the type of rich heir who lacked business acumen or big–picture thinking. 

It was quite the opposite–he was extremely sharp when it came to managing and investing.