Chapter 197 Starting Over (2/2)

The kid was right. He had treated the kid like he was the one giving him a golden opportunity - which he was - but it couldn't be denied that the kid had something that the movie needed.

Right now, the so-called kid was not only giving him a lecture, but there was also this unmistakable aura of authority radiating from him that Chad found impossible to ignore. He wasn't even acting. Heck, this was something that was ingrained within the bones of the person and Chad could see - and sense - the power behind those eyes.

When he had seen Kyle's picture, he was immediately taken in by it. There was a certain charisma to it, yet an innocence, that was perfect for the role that they had envisioned. There had been countless auditions before this, yet there was always something lacking in all of them.

When he had seen Kyle in person, that impression of him was confirmed. Yet, he couldn't quite accept the sort of nonchalant attitude that the kid had. It rubbed him the wrong way. He realised that was his ego talking and it impaired his judgment.

Seeing how fluid the kid's movement was on the horse, how he controlled the situation properly and how the horse had started to bond with him in that little time. There was no doubt about it. He was made for the role and after this, Chad knew that he would never be able to find another person to fit so well.

He regretted his earlier impulsive attitude.

”Yes, you are right,” Chad finally said with a sigh, ”I've kinda been a dick, haven't I?”

Kyle smiled at that and answered, ”You think?”

Chad offered his hand again, and said, ”I'm sorry. Shall we start all over again? Hi, I'm Chad Stahelskiand would like to offer you a part in the next John Wick movie.”

This time, Kyle took Chad's hand and shook it with a smile, ”Hi, Mr. Stahelski. I'm Kyle Smith. I'll have to hear what the part is about first before deciding.”

Kyle Smith ... Kyle Smith ... why did that name sound familiar? Chad's eyebrows furrowed a bit at that, as if something was nagging at him at the back of his mind. He had been quite busy so he hadn't really been up-to-date with any news. It was his assistant that would always tell him what he needed to know.

Smith was quite a common surname, wasn't it? But why was it standing out at this point?

Just then, Chad's PA came running over, a panicked look on his face. Especially when he saw Kyle. He rushed over to Chad, pulling on his sleeve and said urgently, ”I have something I really need to tell you.”

Chad waved him aside, saying, ”Later. I need to discuss some details with Kyle first.”

”I”m sorry, Sir, but this cannot wait. Really,” the assistant said insistently.

Chad's frowned when Kyle said, ”Please, don't worry. We'll still be here.”

Chad nodded, apologized and walked a bit of a distance away as he then asked, ”Spill it. What's so urgent?”

The assistant was a bit shaking, his forehead wet with beads of sweat, ”I - I'm afraid I left out a few details on Kyle Smith.”

Chad's eyes narrowed, finally taking in the nervous state of his assistant. He didn't say a word and the assistant gulped, knowing that the next few words could be the last words he spoke to Chad as his assistant.

Chad listened with wide eyes. The more he heard, the more he wanted to strangle the man in front of him. Taking the paper in the assistant's hands, he read through it quickly and glared at his assistant that was now cowering in fear. Rolling up the paper, he began hitting his assistant on the head and shoulders.

Finally, he slammed the papers on the assistant's chest and growled, ”Make a mistake like this again and you might as well quit before I fire you.”

His assistant started apologizing profusely before running away, really relieved that the worst was over. He had survived. He was still working. He made a mental note never - ever - rush a job again. Never did he think the family background could be so important. He won't make that mistake again.

Chad looked at the young man that he had picked out just from a picture.

Looks like his instinct was spot-on again. No wonder the kid wasn't fazed by the grandeur of Mansion BMX - his family's property was probably much bigger and grander than this. No wonder he wasn't impressed by his identity as a world-renowned director - he had been rubbing shoulders with world leaders since young so what is a director in his eyes?. No wonder the kid had treated him like an equal - then, as someone below him when Chad hadn't taken him seriously.

Chad felt really foolish now. Luckily, he had apologized and Kyle had already accepted it. Looks like the Smith Heir wasn't an egotistical young lord ... unlike a certain someone who acted all that. Chad scolded himself at that, and this experience made him a much better person in the future.

”Thanks for waiting,” Chad said as he walked back, ”Let's go to my office. We can discuss the details and see if we can work something out.”

Kyle nodded, agreeable.