Journey to Happy Ending

Chapter 1659 Persistent Eleanor (Part Two)

"I know you can't control your employees' minds, but this is related to work. As an employee, she has

the responsibility to do things you ask her to do. And shooting a commercial is part of her job. Besides,

she's also going to gain fame and money while doing it, so why shouldn't she? Or are you telling me

you can't order your employees to take on work?"

Duke looked at the two men before him. He was sure that Edward, with his strong personality, would

never allow his workers to disobey him. He was simply too aloof to help him out. Of course, there were

exceptions, and in this case, it was Rain, the self-centered guy. Rain was always free to do what he

wanted, regardless of what anyone else thought of his ideas. Even Edward couldn't compel him to do

something he didn't want. He allowed Rain to do whatever he wanted as long as he completed his

work.

"You have a point. While Eleanor did sign a contract with us, it is still her choice to accept or reject a

work offer. I can't decide for her if she wants to accept your commercial or not. I can't control her that

way," Edward explained. Frankly, Edward and Rain's entertainment company was indeed very

generous. They entered into contracts with actors and actresses to make money. But they also gave

their artists a chance to shine and do what they truly enjoyed doing. No one was ever forced to do

something they didn't want to do. And they made it clear the company and its officials did not control

every aspect of their lives.

"So, you mean there's really nothing you can do about it?" Duke nearly whined. He was very frustrated

and on the verge of giving up. The truth was, his staff had already gotten in touch with Eleanor, but it

seemed negotiations didn't fall through. She did not accept the offer. That was why Duke decided to

come and ask the two men for a favor.

"I didn't say that. Well, how about you ask Rain for his help? He's good at dealing with matters such as Têxt belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

these. Besides, the woman seems to be charmed with our Rain here. I bet she would gladly do it if

Rain asks her to do it," Edward offered with a secret smile. He glanced at Rain with knowing eyes and

smirked. Anyone not blind could see that Eleanor found Rain charming and wanted to get close to him.

"Hey, don't drag me into this! You made it sound like I have something to do with her," Rain shuddered.

Getting involved with Eleanor was the last thing Rain wanted to do, and never imagined himself doing.

He couldn't stand women who didn't know when to back off if they weren't wanted. Eleanor was the

exact type of person. He knew if he gave her a chance to be around him, she would never let him out

of her sight, and Rain detested that.

"That's none of my business. I don't care if you two have a thing together or not. That's it then. You're

going to help me get Eleanor to do my new commercial, okay? I have something I need to take care of

now!" That said, Duke quickly turned around and left the room. He didn't wait for Rain to agree. The

man had to help him. Duke wanted Eleanor for this commercial, and he would get her. He didn't care

how Rain made this happen. What was important was he got the woman to do it.

"Hey! I didn't agree to anything!" Rain protested. "Where are you going?" he shouted at Duke's

retreating back. Rain's protest fell on deaf ears. Duke never even glanced back, nor said a word.

Instead, he quickened his steps, wanting to leave the place as fast as he could. He didn't want to give

Rain a chance to refuse his request.

"Stop shouting!" Edward commanded Rain. "Just agree to do it and help him." He watched Duke and

Rain argue with amusement. Edward was sure Duke intentionally said those words and left

immediately. And that he pretended not to hear Rain's objection. But he also knew Rain wasn't going to

refuse to help Duke.

"I am not going to help him. He can go and find another actress. That's it. Besides, I have more things

to take care of at the KD Group. Why do you keep asking me to do these things, huh? Do you honestly

think I have a lot of free time?" Rain complained. He stood up abruptly and decided to leave. Rain

gathered everything Edward handed him earlier to start going over them.

"At least you have more time than any of us. You don't have a wife and child to look after, neither do

you have a girlfriend to spoil. Of course, you do have more work," Edward answered smartly. With one

eyebrow arched, he looked at Rain with a smirk on his face while speaking. He didn't quite understand

Rain's way of thinking. He'd given him an address days ago, but the man behaved like he had no idea

where the place was. He wasn't even trying, for God's sake!

"All right, all right! You're right. Just stop nagging me. I will gladly take on more work," Rain snarled at

him. He blew out a breath. Rain knew where this conversation with Edward was going and saw what

his friend was trying to do. Yes, he was somewhat jealous about the happy love life of his friends. But

he didn't want to discuss his own with Edward. That was why he quickly turned around to leave.

He watched Rain quickly disappear from view, before laughing out loud. Always sensitive about the

subject of his love life, Rain always avoided talking about it. Edward's grin was irresistible. Any woman

seeing his expression now would surely be charmed.

After storming out of the FX International Group building, Rain got into his car and slumped in the seat.

He felt miserable and suddenly lost his usual energy. He was extremely frustrated and didn't know what

to do. And it was only when Rain was alone that he let out his weakness.

He fished out a piece of paper that had always been inside his pocket. Rain felt the paper burn his

hand. Written on it was an address that he had committed to heart after looking at it a million times. He

hadn't the courage to look for the woman he badly wanted to see. In truth, he was afraid of getting hurt

again. He feared that what he desired was all wishful thinking. And he was terrified that she might have

already moved on. Rain was scared to admit his fragility and that he couldn't afford to get hurt all over

again.

If she truly loved him, then she wouldn't have left him years ago, with no intention of returning. If she

still cared for Rain, she wouldn't have been indifferent when they saw each other again. He replayed

how calm and distant she looked as if they were complete strangers, and it hurt him deeply. So, these

instances and emotions confused him. He was no longer sure of what to think or feel, or if she still felt

anything for him.