Kiss Me if You Can Novel Completed - Chapter 59

After their recent tryst, Josh’s entire body would be imbued with Chase’s scent. Stimulated by it, his own scent might also become stronger. He thought he should take his medication beforehand, just in case, and hurried along.

Just then, the shift change had passed, and Seth was in Josh’s usual spot. As he pondered what excuse to make later for his absence and hastily tried to leave, he suddenly saw Seth looking in one direction. Josh followed his gaze and paused.

“Oh.”

As he involuntarily let out an exclamation, the person on the other side also noticed Josh and blinked. Seth walked towards the glamorous blonde beauty, who hastily turned her head, feigning ignorance, and greeted him.

Josh looked at them, bewildered. In the meantime, they exchanged a few words, and Seth walked away first. Josh tilted his head, watching the woman follow behind him.

Why was Emma here?

“So, there’s nothing wrong with Mr. Miller’s condition?”

Laura nodded at Emma’s question.

“On the contrary, it’s surprisingly good. The director is very excited, saying he’ll finish all the delayed filming in three days. Of course, that’s assuming this condition continues.”

She added with a wry smile, “Anyway, please tell Mr. Pitman that things are progressing well.”

“Understood.”

Emma exchanged a light greeting and turned away. As Laura said, the atmosphere on set was very good. She had watched for a short while, and Chase seemed completely immersed in his role. At this rate, the movie was sure to be a huge success.

This should also quell the controversy about the role.

She walked, thinking of suitable words to report to her boss. Just then, the scene ended, and the director announced its conclusion.

“Alright, that’s it for today!”

At his shout, sighs of relief flowed from everywhere. The staff all looked exhausted, but the director was more alive than ever.

“Look at this, not a single shot from today’s filming is wasted. Wow, this is exactly what I wanted, this! It’s perfect, look at this expression. Isn’t it truly amazing?”

He spoke excitedly and unrestrainedly to a staff member beside him. Emma turned when Chase was last seen loosening his tie, and unexpectedly ran into a man.

“Emma.”

“Josh.”

She inadvertently called his name, then quickly looked around. Fortunately, the staff were busy tidying up and paid no attention to them. Josh subtly gestured for her to follow him. Emma found it annoying but silently followed behind him.

“What now?”

As soon as they were alone, Emma immediately asked with annoyance. Josh was not thrilled about bringing her to the exact spot where he had just been with Chase, but there was no other suitable place.

“Why are you suddenly here? Did Pitman order something again?”

She answered Josh’s question, still frowning.

“Of course. Why else would I come all the way here? Mr. Miller was attacked, wasn’t he? I came to check if it would affect the filming.”

“He’s fine.”

“I know, I saw him too.”

Emma retorted curtly. Josh quietly looked down at his sister’s face. Suddenly, Yeonwoo’s face overlapped, and his mind felt troubled.

Isaac suddenly came to mind. Yeonwoo had resented him for not understanding his sister’s feelings, but he himself was in no position to judge. Blinded by his own feelings, he hadn’t seen anyone else’s emotions.

Emma must have had her reasons for being cautious too.

Josh’s heart became infinitely generous. It was even more so because Emma had experienced failure before. Thinking that far, Josh grew gloomy.

They say only the brave get the beauty, Emma, when will you be brave?

When he thought that Emma had missed out on the beauty right before her eyes again, the anger he had suppressed flared up anew. That bastard, he should have punched him. It was then that he unconsciously made a menacing expression.

“What? That look. What do you want to say?”

Emma, sensing something suspicious, asked sharply. “No,” Josh quickly straightened his face and opened his mouth.

“Just thought it’s been a while.”

“…What’s wrong with you?”

Emma immediately eyed Josh warily. Josh feigned ignorance and changed the subject.

“I, uh, met that guy, Yeonwoo.”

“Oh, really? Then you don’t have to send messages anymore.”

“Was that all you wanted?”

Seeing Emma nod, “Yes,” Josh’s insides boiled again.

“How is that guy?”

To his forced question, Emma answered indifferently.

“Well, he works well and he’s a good boss. He’s very considerate too.”

Josh subtly hinted.

“He seemed a bit dense.”

He waited for Emma’s reaction, but she naturally took Yeonwoo’s side.

“But he takes good care of you when it matters.”

Poor guy.

Josh couldn’t say anything more and just hugged her. Emma stiffened, but Josh just silently patted her back. A moment later, when he let his sister go, Emma’s expression was clearly bewildered. Josh lightly pinched her nose, then kissed her cheek.

“If you ever need help, tell me, I’m on your side.”

“…Thanks, but I just hope you don’t mess things up.”

To Emma, who never let her guard down, Josh could only offer a wry smile. And he walked with Emma to her car and saw her off.

“Let’s have dinner together sometime soon.”

“Okay, if I’m not busy. …My team leader is about to quit.”

At her bitter murmur, Josh’s heart grew even heavier. Emma, unaware of his thoughts, added, “Oh.”

“I smell Mr. Miller’s pheromones, Josh. You should take your medication before you’re affected. Extreme Alphas just spray pheromones around without caring about their surroundings.”

Seeing his sister frown and shake her head, Josh replied casually.

“I just took it, actually.”

“Then that’s good.”

Emma left a brief “I’ll contact you,” then drove away. Left alone, Josh watched the car recede, then finally let out a boiling sigh and kicked the innocent ground.

Naomi, who was receiving a shawl from a staff member and draping it over her shoulders, inadvertently turned her head and paused, seeing a man with his gaze fixed on one spot.

Her co-star, with whom she had been filming all day, had maintained his best condition throughout. Although his pheromone scent was stronger than usual, perhaps due to something that happened in between, Naomi even found that pleasant. She had been thinking, ‘As long as filming finishes well, I don’t care what he does or where he goes. Extreme Alphas go into rut anywhere anyway.’

But Chase’s face now was completely different from before. Seeing his complexion, which was darker than usual, Naomi felt uneasy.

“Is something wrong?”

She couldn’t help but ask subtly. Thinking inwardly, ‘It would be troublesome if his condition collapses again tomorrow,’ she spoke to him, and Chase glanced her way. His face, when they met eyes, was no different from usual. Still pale and expressionless. When she frowned, Chase turned his head and opened his mouth.

“If someone has a partner, why do they sleep with someone else?”

Is he genuinely curious?

Naomi adjusted her slipping shawl and replied indifferently.

“It must just be a passing fling.”

“A fling?”

“Yes. A holiday romance, wouldn’t you say?”

“…”

Chase still stared intently at one spot without speaking. She belatedly turned her head in the direction he was looking but found nothing. Only staff members coming and going, and his bodyguards.

Chase’s trailer was located furthest from the set, as per his request. It was quite a distance from other trailers and accommodations. Because of this, it was routine for one person to guard the side of the trailer and two others to guard the surroundings when Chase was resting.

Today, it was Mark and Isaac’s turn to patrol. And the person who was supposed to escort Chase to the trailer was originally Seth, but the role had changed.

“You want me to do it?”

To a startled Josh, Seth nodded, “Yes.”

“C designated you personally. …Why is your face suddenly red?”

“Huh? What, what did I do?”

Josh hastily averted his gaze, but he couldn’t hide his burning red ears. Before the quick-witted Seth could figure something out, Josh quickly followed behind Chase.

Laura briefly checked the schedule and then left with the manager, leaving only Josh and Chase. They walked to the trailer without exchanging a single word. But Josh’s mind was filled with the absurd tryst they had shared hours earlier in an improbable location.

Finally, when the trailer came into view, Josh felt his breath catch. Embarrassed by the fact that he was anticipating something, he subtly stole a glance at Chase, but he was no different from usual. Rather, seeing him lost in thought with a serious expression, Josh hastily turned his head and quickened his pace, arriving at the trailer door.

“I’ll check inside first.”

It was something he always did, so he entered without explicit permission.

Inside the enormous trailer, all sorts of facilities were prepared. Past the wide entrance was a reception room, and the adjoining game room boasted not only a pool table but also a jukebox and a dazzling array of unfamiliar machines.

The connecting kitchen was filled with all sorts of cooking utensils he would never use and expensive equipment, and the connected bar was stocked with a manual for making over 100 kinds of cocktails, recipes for simple snacks, and a small dessert refrigerator fully stocked with nuts and olives, as well as a lavish wine cellar.

Josh was always curious about the wine in the wine cellar, but each time he suppressed his curiosity to the utmost and meticulously checked every corner with extreme professionalism. Only after confirming every empty space inside the bedroom did he finally stand up.

“Ah, Mr. Miller.”

As he was about to head for the door, Chase was already entering. It was too late, but Josh formally reported.

“There was nothing particularly unusual.”

“…”

Chase looked down at him without a word. He seemed to have something to say but wouldn’t open his mouth, which was strange.

Josh silently waited for him to speak. It was unusual for Chase to stare at someone so directly, and for so long, when he wasn’t acting. Yet, he wasn’t looking at Josh with the excited gaze from before either. No matter how he thought about it, his expression was entirely new to Josh. Josh inadvertently frowned.

The surroundings were silent. Even the usual murmur of people couldn’t be heard from the isolated trailer. As if only this place was separated from the world.

Josh involuntarily swallowed dryly. Chase’s eyes narrowed for a moment. His gaze fixed on Josh’s Adam’s apple, which was moving up and down significantly. Josh’s mouth felt dry, and for some reason, a chill ran down his spine. He opened his mouth with difficulty.

“I…”

He was about to say, ‘Is there something you want to say?’ but he didn’t get the chance. The moment he suddenly saw Chase raise his hand, a fist flew at him before he could even react.