Forbidden Passion
Chapter 726 Turmoil

Wesley's hand was raised in mid-air, the veins on the back of his hand bulging with restraint. Finnegan looked at Wesley provocatively and mouthed something while everyone else was still gathering around. Wesley understood, and his anger flared up instantly. He swung his clenched fist towards Finnegan's face, the force of the punch brushing against Finnegan's cheek. Finnegan closed his eyes, bracing for the pain. As long as Wesley dared to hit him, he would take Wesley's role and kick him out of Ice and Fire.

However, Finnegan waited for a long time, but the punch never landed in his face. He opened his eyes to see Phoebe holding Wesley's arm, stopping him.

Everyone had gathered around by now, and they quickly pulled Wesley away from Finnegan. The crew coordinator stepped between Wesley and Finnegan.

"What's going on here? Even if your characters are enemies in the show, there's no need to start acting it out now. If Hank knew how dedicated you both are, he'd be moved to tears."

The coordinator was good with words, framing Wesley and Finnegan's conflict as part of their acting, giving both of them a way out.

Phoebe gave the coordinator a grateful look. She grabbed Wesley's wrist and said, "Mr. Vargas, are you okay? Wesley has been so engrossed in the script these past few days that he hasn't fully come out of character yet." Vanessa and the others helped Finnegan up from the ground. She looked coldly at Phoebe, saying, "Ms. Ziegler, Wesley hit our Finnegan for no reason, and you call it being too deep into character? That's hardly fair, is it?" "Ms. Fitzroy, you're exaggerating. Wesley just accidentally kicked the chair," Phoebe said, giving Wesley a look.

Wesley pressed his lips tightly together and turned his face away. Wesley thought to himself, 'Apologize to Finnegan? No way!'

Phoebe tightened her grip on Wesley's wrist.

With so many people watching, and since Wesley did kick Finnegan's chair first, even if they used the excuse of being too deep into character, it wouldn't make sense if Wesley didn't apologize. It would only make him seem unreasonable. Vanessa seized the opportunity and said with a mocking smile, "Wesley isn't even famous yet, but he already acts like a big star. Isn't Finnegan influential enough to make Mr. Emerson apologize? From now on, everyone in the crew should avoid Mr. Emerson to prevent being targeted for no reason."

As soon as she said this, the people in the dressing room started whispering among themselves.

Phoebe frowned. Forcing Wesley to apologize now would only make people talk more. Just as she was about to speak, Wesley said, "Ms. Fitzroy, if Finnegan dares to repeat what he just said to me in front of everyone, I won't just apologize; I'll kneel without batting an eye."

"Wesley," Phoebe gritted her teeth.

Wesley was still too young and impulsive. If Finnegan really dared to repeat what he said in front of everyone, would Wesley actually kneel?

Everyone became excited and looked at Finnegan, curious about what he had said to make Wesley say such a thing.

Finnegan, under everyone's gaze, gritted his teeth in hatred. He had underestimated Wesley.

Vanessa looked at Finnegan and saw his eyes flicker, knowing he must have said something bad.

None of the things Finnegan had said could be repeated in public. He turned red and looked away, saying, "I need to go to the restroom." Finnegan's retreat made everyone realize that he must have said something unpleasant to make Wesley so angry.

People whispered among themselves, speculating on what Finnegan had said to make Wesley so furious.

As Finnegan left, Vanessa felt uncomfortable under everyone's strange looks. She gritted her teeth and followed him.

Seeing this, the crew coordinator quickly told everyone to get back to work. Once everyone dispersed, he walked over to Phoebe.

"Ms. Ziegler, Wesley has quite a temper. If today's incident makes it to the trending topics, it could cause quite a stir," the crew coordinator said.

Phoebe quickly apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, Wesley is young and impulsive. Please keep an eye on him once we're on set to prevent any more incidents."

The crew coordinator knew about Phoebe's relationship with the investors and didn't want to offend her, which is why he had helped them out earlier.

He said, "Ms. Ziegler, you're too kind. Wesley, being young and impulsive is fine, but you need to think about the consequences. Your moment of satisfaction makes Ms. Ziegler work hard to clean up after you." Wesley, who had been defiant earlier, now obediently apologized after the coordinator's words. The coordinator patted his shoulder and went to arrange the photoshoot.

After the coordinator left, Wesley hung his head and said, "Ms. Ziegler, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been so impulsive."

Phoebe shook her head, saying, "Being impulsive is fine, but you need to consider the occasion."

Phoebe believed in Wesley. He wouldn't have acted out in such a semi-public setting unless Finnegan had said something really offensive.

After all, a single photo could cause a huge uproar online.

Wesley clenched his fists, thinking about what Finnegan had said, and grew angrier.

Phoebe looked up at Wesley's angry face and whispered, "What exactly did he say to make you so angry?"

Wesley gritted his teeth, saying, "Nothing."

Wesley didn't want to repeat those dirty words to Phoebe. In his eyes, Phoebe was pure and beautiful, and anyone who insulted her was his enemy. Phoebe said, "Nothing, and you got that angry?"

Seeing Wesley remain silent, Phoebe pushed him into a chair, saying, "Wesley, you need to understand your position. The more slander you can endure, the more praise you can receive. Your acting career is just starting; don't ruin it yourself, got it?" Wesley mumbled a response.

The commotion temporarily subsided. Finnegan soon returned from the restroom. People in the entertainment industry were good at reading the room. Even if they had just been watching the drama, they could act as if nothing had happened in the next moment.

The coordinator came over and asked the male lead to go for the promotional photoshoot first. Phoebe accompanied Wesley, and the photo shoot was quickly completed. Other actors also arrived.

Phoebe stepped aside to watch the progress. Vanessa walked over and, whispered, "You're really something."

Phoebe glanced at her, saying, "I don't understand what you're jealous of, Ms. Fitzroy."

"What're you talking about?" Vanessa said with a sneer, "I'm just wondering how you manage to make all your company's artists so loyal to you."

Phoebe said nothing.

Vanessa continued, "I'm really curious. Are you particularly wild in bed, making them all fall at your feet?"