With a self-assured grin, Ariana produced a jar of clay facial mask and said, "Let me put it on for you. I guarantee that your skin will be glowing tomorrow."

Before Tyler could object, Ariana took control and applied the clay mask to his face.

He was forced to tilt his head back, feeling the cool touch of her fingertips on his skin. He gazed intently at her, as if she was the only person in the world, and breathed in the sweet scent of her.

His heart began to race, and he tightly clenched his fists, feeling the warmth spread through his ears.

“Okay, rinse it off after fifteen minutes," Ariana said as she wiped her hands with a tissue and tumed to leave the room.

Tyler watched her busy figure and took a deep breath, finally regaining his composure.

"Go to bed early. Don't stay up reading the script too late. I don't want to see you on set tomorrow with dark circles under your eyes."

Ariana gathered her belongings and repeatedly reminded him to get some rest. After he promised to go to bed early, she left for her room at the end of the hallway.

Once inside, she was too exhausted to tidy up. She took a quick shower and crawled into bed. Just as she was about to close her eyes, she received a video call from Theodore.

Why was Theodore calling her at this time?

Ariana was lost in thought as she looked at Theodore's avatar on the screen.

She knew there was no urgency for him to contact her, but she didn't want to delay the call because he still wasn't completely recovered. With hesitation, she picked up the video call.

At first, the screen showed a dark room, and then Theodore's dissatisfied voice sounded from the phone.

“Why did it take so long for you to answer my call? And why didn't you let me know when you arrived there this morning?"

His tone was sharp. Soon, his serious and cold face appeared on the screen, and his eyebrows creased in a frown.

Ariana was already in a bad mood after enduring a tough day. When she heard ‘Theodore's fierce questions, she couldn't help but burst into anger.

“ll answer my phone when I want to, and it's not up to you to decide!"

Theodore's surprise was evident as he raised his eyebrows and started to speak.

"You..."

"What's your point? Did I say anything wrong?” Ariana cut him off abruptly. Fueled by the frustrations she had been enduring, her anger surged and her eyes welled up with tears.