Chapter 15

Lila quickened her pace and called out, "Mr. Foster." She then greeted everyone with a gentle smile, "Hello, everyone!" Her long, straight hair was tied low with a simple hair tie. A few strands of hair fell around her face, softening her features. "So, you're the student Mr. Foster raves about? I've heard all about you, and it's great to finally meet you! I've known Mr. Foster for years, but I've never seen him speaking so softly before," joked Samuel Grant, the film's director. Samuel was one of Taylor's students and shared his meticulous approach to work. However, he had been somewhat unlucky. He lost two international awards to unexpected competitors and dealt with a few artist scandals that cost him a bit of money. Fortunately, he had real talent and some financial backing. This time, he was making a comeback. He had spared no expense, even inviting Taylor to help. Lila respected his resilience and replied politely, "Mr. Foster often sings your praises to us." Taylor chuck