Free Web NovelChapter 2228: Chapter 2228: The Young Ones’ Love Is So Sweet (141)
Moreover, she was just using Mr. Turnbaugh’s connections; she didn’t really want to be a screenwriter, it was just a stepping stone for her.
When Laura Jones saw Emma Williams picking on her again, she had tolerated it several times before, but now that person was pushing her limits. She didn’t want to waste any more time on her.
Just as she was about to speak, she heard Mr. Turnbaugh say:
"I’m not someone who likes to force others. Since she doesn’t want to, there must be reasons the young lady has considered. When did it become a rule here that as long as I want to take on a student, they must agree?"
Mr. Turnbaugh looked at Emma Williams with a questioning gaze.
The tone wasn’t heavy, but the question hit right where it mattered.
Although it was phrased as a question, to Emma Williams, it felt more like a challenge.
"Mr. Turnbaugh, I..."
"And your last half a sentence, I didn’t quite understand. What do you mean by even if you wanted me as a mentor, I wouldn’t agree? Is my standard for taking on students that low?"
Emma Williams was stung by Mr. Turnbaugh’s words, and she couldn’t immediately come up with a retort.
"Mr... Mr. Turnbaugh, I didn’t mean it that way..."
Talented people can also have unpredictable tempers.
One moment they may seem friendly and easy to talk to, but the next, they might immediately change their demeanor.
Mr. Turnbaugh was such a person.
He appreciated Laura Jones’s talent, which made him warm and approachable to her, but that wasn’t necessarily the case with someone like Emma Williams.
He wasn’t sure how knowledgeable Emma Williams was, but the attempt to incite him to strike at her opponent right from the start was something he couldn’t respect.
Having immersed himself in the entertainment industry for decades, the little girl’s intentions were blatantly obvious to him.
Trying to play tricks in front of him, didn’t she think she was too inexperienced?
Was she overestimating herself, or underestimating him?
Because of this, he spoke very bluntly to Emma Williams.
"You’re a new actor, right? This is a place for screenwriters. You can leave now. You should be discussing the script with your seniors instead of wasting unnecessary time here."
Implying that staying here wouldn’t really help them with their scriptwriting.
Emma Williams’s face became even paler.
But she didn’t dare to easily offend Mr. Turnbaugh, so in the end, she quietly apologized, shot a fierce glare at Laura Jones, and then turned and left.
Laura Jones had long grown accustomed to Emma Williams’s nonsensical antics, so when she received that glare from Emma, she was unfazed.
"Girl, do you have a conflict with that actress just now?"
Laura Jones didn’t know how to explain.
To say there was a conflict was a bit much; at most, it was Emma Williams’s unprovoked animosity toward her.
"Sort of. She’s a classmate of mine."
Laura Jones didn’t go into detail about Emma Williams’s odd behavior, but that simple fact was enough for Mr. Turnbaugh to infer a lot.
It’s often said that school days are the most innocent, but that’s not always true.
The machinations in school can be just as numerous as those in society.
Observing the temperament of that actress just now, she likely wasn’t someone easy to get along with either.
Seeing that Laura Jones didn’t want to say more, Mr. Turnbaugh naturally didn’t pry further.
"Let’s not talk about her anymore. Come and take a look at today’s script. Is there any problem?"
Mr. Turnbaugh shifted the topic.
Hannah Taylor had only stayed with the group for a few minutes before declaring boredom and leaving. At this moment, Laura Jones didn’t have much to do, so she naturally remained honestly at the place where the screenwriting team was seated.
Hearing Mr. Turnbaugh say this, Laura Jones was a bit flattered and quickly replied:
"Sir, you overpraise me. Your scripts are definitely flawless."
