Chapter 73: The Executioner
[Chapter 73: The Executioner]
West Hollywood, Eric Emerson's personal studio was about to be opened.
Hawke and Edward arrived early to help out. The house had been rented while casting for actors, a two-story building that came with a yard. Hawke was setting up the largest conference room with Edward, planning to host a small celebration after the opening.
Eric was out shopping and parked his car by the entrance on his return. As he got out to retrieve some items from the trunk, a beautiful woman approached swiftly.
Maria Collins came at Eric with intensity, exclaiming, "Eric Emerson, you ruined my life!"
Eric instinctively took a step back, recognizing her as Miller Collins' wife. Maria was furious, almost frantic, demanding, "Why did you do this? Why?"
A number of pedestrians had turned their heads in their direction. Not wanting anyone to know about his harassment by the man, Eric pointed toward the gate and said, "Let's go inside and talk, inside."
Maria followed him into the yard, her eyes red with anger. Her husband faced significant setbacks in his career and was about to encounter a series of difficulties, making her the butt of jokes from the media and many others - she felt utterly humiliated.
After hearing Eric's name from Henry, Maria had found the casting notice and tracked down the studio according to the address. As they approached the house, she could no longer contain herself, yelling at Eric, "Executioner! You're a murderer! I once had a loving husband, a lively child, a happy family, and now you've destroyed it all!"