Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Freya took Willow to meet the director . After seeing the photos Willow had taken of Freya the previous night , the director had scrolled through Willows X and was impressed by her past work . He wanted her advice on composition and framing . The two of them spent hours discussing the script , the forest scenes , and the distant mountains . Freya , unable to keep up , eventually went back to catch some sleep . Daniel had been waiting nearby . When Willow finally had a free moment , he approached her and asked if she could take a few photos of him . Willow obliged , snapping over twenty shots and sending them to him to pick his favorites . Over the next two days , the director frequently sought Willows input on scenes and framing . He even added a few shots based on her suggestions . After four days in the village , Willow left with the crew as they wrapped up filming . Freya , finally free from the remote location , was eager to take Willow on a culinary tour of the world . But , mindful of calories , she reluctantly settled on just one restaurant . Before we left , I asked the owner to save a jar of crab for me . The director gave us two days off , so no worries ! Willow wasnt a fan of seafood , so she ordered a few other dishes . Freya added two more to the list . While they waited for the food , Willows phone kept buzzing with messages . Freya raised an eyebrow . Who is it ? The director ? Hes not trying The director did have that in mind , but right now , it wasnt him . Its Daniel , Willow said . Freya immediately went on alert . What does he want ? to rope you into more work , is he ? The photos I took of him turned out great . He wants to schedule another session and introduce me to some friends . Apparently , a few people have already reached out to him … Willows sentence trailed off as Freya suddenly spotted Declan . He walked in with two other men , his tall , elegant figure standing out effortlessly . His gaze briefly lingered on Freya for a moment before shifting away . Willow knew her place . She had only ever worked for Declan at Regal Group they werent on casual greeting terms . She continued , They all want to book me for photos . Youre blowing up , Willow ! Freya exclaimed , her voice carrying across the room . Willows heart skipped a beat . Declan was right by the entrance . Had he heard Freya call me Willow ? She glanced his way and was surprised to see him walking over . Willow stood up , offering a polite smile . Declan gave a slight nod , his eyes scanning the table before subtly shifting between Freya and Willow . Willow introduced them . This is my friend , Freya Walker . Freya , this is Mr. Turner from Regal Group . Freyas eyes widened , shooting Willow a look . For real ? Willow gave a subtle nod . Freyas expression screamed , Holy crap , hes hot ! 1/2 Chapter 38 94 % One of the men behind Declan asked , A friend of yours , Mr. Turner ? Declan nodded and answered casually . Shes the photographer I hired , Rita . The two men immediately greeted Willow , and one of them suggested , Since its a casual meal , why dont we join you ? Everyone knew it was just polite sinall talk . No one expected Declan to actually agree . But he did . Willow was taken aback . Uh … What ? Freyas eyes were wide . Declans companions were equally confused . Uh … Okay ? Declan raised an eyebrow . Is that a problem ? Willow stammered , … No , not at all . So , five people ended up sitting at the same table . Declan , being the one to take charge , ordered a full spread of dishes . The lazy Susan in the center of the table began to rotate slowly , evenly , moving the dishes around . The atmosphere around the table was … awkward . Everyone fumbled for something to talk about . The forced small talk felt stiff and uncomfortable . Freya privately sent Willow a message . [ Whats wrong with this guy ? Whyd he drag us into this ? I wanted to talk to you , but now I cant say anything ! ] Willow guessed that Declans companions were thinking the same thing . She couldnt risk texting back with Declan sitting right beside her . After reading the message , Willow set her phone down on the table and reached for the steak spinning by on the lazy Susan . Just as Willow reached for the steak , the lazy Susan began to rotate again . She was about to give up when , unexpectedly , it stopped . Willow glanced over and saw Declans hand resting on the edge , his fingers long and deliberate . 2/2 田 AD Comment Title: A Princess? No! I'm the Female General! In "A Princess? No! I'm the Female General!" by CrushReel, Adela Taylor, a noble family's daughter, disguises herself as her brother to secure their Duke title by joining the army. 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