Chapter 468
Zola turned to look at Leopold, not expecting him to agree to such a program at all.
Him participating in The Art of Acting made some sense, as he could personally select good actors through the show. But Zola couldn’t understand why he would participate in a reality show about love.
Could it be that, just like her, he was trying to shift the blame onto each other?
Of course, Zola didn’t dare offend the producer. She had always held onto the idea of developing independently after she and Leopold fell out, so she tried to be as friendly as possible to everyone. She decided to let Leopold took the blame.
But unexpectedly. Leopold was one step ahead of her.
She was no match for Leopold’s cunning.
“Since you’re okay with it, Zola, I’ll come over tomorrow to discuss the contract,” Marigold said enthusiastically. “It’s too late tonight, so I won’t disturb your rest. See you tomorrow, bye.”
Zola had no chance to refuse. Marigold hung up the phone before she could say anything
Putting down her phone, she turned to look at Leopold,
Leopold felt her gaze and turned to look at her.
“Did Marigold call you? Zola asked.
“Yes,” Leopold replied.
“Why didn’t you refuse her?” Zola was a little angry. “I thought you didn’t like participating in these reality shows?”
“I thought you wanted to participate,” Leopold explained.
“How could I possibly want to participate in such a reality show? Would I be asking for trouble myself? I might consider other types of reality shows, Zola said irritably.
“I thought you wanted more opportunities to appear on screen, Leopold explained.
Zola didn’t believe him for a second.
‘He’s doing it on purpose, Zola thought.
“And the paycheck they offer is not low,” Leopold added.
“How much?” Zola asked excitedly.
Leopold smiled lightly.
Zola knew that Leopold was deliberately teasing her about money.
He knew that she was greedy.
“If you won’t say, forget it… Zola muttered.
“It’s this much.” Leopold gestured with his hand.
“Over a hundred million dollars?” Zola exclaimed, surprised..
Her current value was nowhere near that much.
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“That’s the paycheck for both of us together.” Leopold clarified.
Zola bit her lip.
She knew she wasn’t worth that much.
But Leopold was.
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Despite being a director, Leopold was highly sought after in the entertainment industry due to his outstanding qualities in appearance, talent, and character.
“If we join, the earnings will be split evenly…” Leopold continued lost in thought.
Upon hearing this, Zola’s eyes lit up noticeably.
Even if it was split down the middle, it was still a significant sum.
This was a bigger deal than she had imagined.
Zola began to feel tempted.
I’ll definitely have to pretend to be affectionate with Leopold on this show, inevitably building up the image of a mode] couple. Then, when we divorce, I’ll definitely get a lot of hate from the fans, Zola thought, feeling conflicted
But if I don’t take it, it just feels like such a waste. She admitted to herself that she was currently fixated on money, but if she accepted, she felt like she would be a hypocrite.
It was such a difficult decision.
Zola was too anxious to notice Leopold sitting beside her, clearly sporting a victorious smile.
The next day, when Zola was still in a drunken stupor, Marigold arrived at her home with the contract in hand.
Leopold didn’t bother to read it in detail, simply placing it in front of Zola. “It’s your decision,” he said.
Zola gritted her teeth.
Leopold was being utterly cunning.
To outsiders, it appeared as though he respected and even cherished her, but in reality, he was shifting the responsibility
onto her.
Suppressing her anger, Zola reluctantly opened the contract and scrutinized it carefully, finally arriving
detailing the payment. Her eyes lit up at the sight.
If she split this much money with Leopold, she would instantly become wealthy.
After all, she didn’t have a company, so she wouldn’t need to share the earnings with anyone else, just pay taxes
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With that amount, she could immediately afford to buy a better house.
She was tempted, unable to resist.
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“Zola, what do you think?” Marigold asked warmly. “If there’s anything you feel uncomfortable with, we can change it now. I’ve brought the lawyer along.”
Clearly, Marigold was genuinely sincere.
If she refused, it would seem like she was overrating her worth.
But the real issue was that the prospect of so much money left her unable to refuse.
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“I don’t see any problem Leopold, do you want to take a look?” Zola handed the contract to Leopold.
“No need, as long as you’ve checked it,” Leopold replied with a smile.
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Zola was stunned. You really don’t mind? You don’t mind being seen as in love with me on screen? Could it be that you’re short of money too? That can’t be
Over the past few years, almost every film Leopold starred in was a box office hit. Besides, he was an investor in each of his films, so he should have made a lot of money over the years. But he cared about this small amount?
“Since there’s no problem, let’s sign the contract, Marigold said enthusiastically.
Zola still hesitated a bit, but Leopold took the initiative to sign his name first.
Grinding her teeth, Zola also signed her name.
After all, they couldn’t just get divorced out of the blue; doing so would be courting disaster.
Since they couldn’t divorce, she might as well take the opportunity to make some extra money.
Once the contract was signed, Marigold visibly breathed a sigh of relief and said, “The shooting for our program starts the day after tomorrow.
“So soon?” Zola was surprised.
Didn’t they need one or two months to prepare?
“That’s right. You and Mr. Cavanaugh are the final confirmed guests. All the other guests have been confirmed long ago, and all the
arrangements for the program have been finalized. Now that you’ve signed the contract, we can start shooting right away,” Marigold explained
“Okay,” Zola nodded.
But Zola really wasn’t mentally prepared for this.
She wasn’t ready to showcase her relationship with Leopold in front of the entire nation, pretending to be in love.
“I assure you, Zola, our program is very relaxed, and there’s no script. We’ll just be capturing your real daily life. You don’t need to feel nervous or pressured. Audiences prefer to see your genuine interaction in private!
Zola chuckled to herself inwardly. ‘It might not be that simple.
“I won’t disturb you any longer. The program’s arrangements and travel plans are in this document. Please you have time. If you find anything unreasonable or have any special requests, just let our production team hesitate, Marigold said warmly.
“Okay, thank you,” Zola politely expressed her gratitude.
“No need to thank me. I should be thanking you. I believe with your participation, our program’s viewership will rea heights,” Marigold replied.
I’ll take your word for it, Zola responded without being overly modest.
After all, excessive modesty could sometimes be a manifestation of pride.
After Marigold left, Zola couldn’t help but say to Leopold, “Since you volunteered to participate in this program, let me make this clear upfront. Our interactions on screen will definitely appear more affectionate. Prepare yourself for that.”
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