King of Hollywood

Chapter 394: Chapter 116: Visiting

A fine drizzle, entirely without warning, cascaded from the sky, significantly lowering the temperature that was supposed to be warming. However, the encasing fog blanketing the earth began to clear, rendering the surrounding scenery much more vivid. Tucked away in the outskirts, the English-style manor emerged from the thin mist and rain, exuding an increased sense of charm.

The driver steered off the main road, entering the manor grounds, circled the flowerbeds in the front yard, and stopped in front of the villa.

“Hello, Mr. Payne,” the lady already waiting at the door greeted Payne Clarkson as he descended from the car.

“Hello, Jonathan,” Clarkson, wearing a trench coat, nodded his head, and then introduced Adrian, who had gotten out of the car with him, “Ed, this is Anya Kubrick, Stanley’s eldest daughter.”

Then, turning to the lady, “Anya, this is Adrian Cowell, the director I mentioned to you before.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Cowell, I’ve heard a great deal about you.” Anya extended her hand with a polite smile, though her tone betrayed a hint of indifference.

“Likewise, Miss Anya, I hope our unannounced visit hasn’t disturbed Mr. Kubrick’s rest,” Adrian replied, shaking her hand, not taking offense at her lukewarm enthusiasm.

“Please follow me,” Anya gestured for them to come inside, then led the way into the house.

“How has Stanley been lately?” Clarkson asked, following behind her.

“Ever since Father returned from the hospital, although very lucid, his mood has been quite unstable. He often stares out the window for extended periods; you know, such a blow is very hard on him,” Anya spoke while walking.

“Yes, it’s a dreadful thing. God bless, but hopefully, he can recover,” Clarkson sympathized.

The trio quickly arrived outside an upstairs bedroom. Anya asked them to wait outside for a moment before she entered, only to come back out after a while.