King of Hollywood

Chapter 435: Chapter 157: There is Also a Substitute

Yukie cautiously opened the door and looked around to make sure no one was in the living room before hurriedly heading upstairs to her room, always treading lightly as if afraid of disturbing someone.

Adrian’s car was parked outside; she couldn’t have missed it when she came in, especially since he had called earlier to ask everyone at home to leave temporarily. If it weren’t for the fact that she absolutely needed her script and thesis that afternoon, Yukie would never have come back at this time.

Having been in the United States for almost a year, Yukie both respected and liked Adrian. He had done a lot for her and was very considerate. The role he had arranged for her on “Friends,” though only for three episodes, had received a good response. It also opened up opportunities for her in Hollywood. She had been approached by several low-budget films for supporting roles, all of which, of course, she turned down on Adrian’s advice.

“Being Asian and trying to make it in Hollywood is not easy, just like in Japan where Kantou and Kansai don’t see eye to eye. So if you want to make it here, it’s going to take a long time, unlike in Japan where maybe one song or one role could make you a popular artist. But don’t worry, I’ll arrange everything for you,” Adrian had told her.

He would often make time to chat with her about various topics, from landscapes around the world to social events, fun jokes, and even… Japanese animations and games. Yukie never knew Adrian was also well-versed in these areas; sometimes, she even had the illusion that if he went to Japan to make animations, he might not be inferior to those top producers there, though, of course, Adrian denied this.

“I only know a little about Japan and only offered a few suggestions from an outsider’s perspective. Without the support of a great team, these are just castles in the air,” he had said.

Moreover, knowing she liked video games, Adrian would often play a few rounds with her, sometimes getting annoyed or even cheating when he lost. As for the bedroom activities, that was another level altogether with role-playing or uniform seduction being just the tip of the iceberg. During New Year when she went home to visit her parents and caught up with some old colleagues, she heard about even more unthinkable things.

Adrian didn’t really treat her as a maid or a plaything. Coupled with the deep-rooted Japanese trait of submitting to the powerful, Yukie was content to be his mistress and never thought it wrong for Adrian to have other women. She guessed the reason he had his family leave temporarily today, and she indeed came back at this moment because the things she left behind were important.

She had planned everything well: grab her stuff and leave immediately. Care should prevent Adrian from finding out. Unfortunately, accidents happen. Just as Yukie took the script and thesis, relieved and about to sneak downstairs, a door at the end of the hallway opened, and a young girl lazily walked out.

The girl was petite, wearing a smooth silk nightgown that left her calves bare, and walked barefoot on the floor. Her delicate features and even her yawns were adorable. A faint smile played on her lips, and her brows showed a look of satisfaction, clearly indicating what she had just been doing.

“Ah?!” the girl exclaimed upon noticing Yukie.

“What’s the matter, Nata?” Adrian emerged, also in his nightgown but with his strong chest exposed.

“Yukie? What are you doing here?” After hugging the surprised and somewhat shy girl, he recognized her.