Spoiled by the Silver Fox novel Chapter 493

Stephanie laughed, "That's too kind of you, director! I should be the one toasting you! A hardworking director like you is a rare breed in the industry! I really admire you! Here, I'll toast to you!"

Ashley chuckled, "Sure, Mr. Finnegan has a bit of a temper, but his movies are absolutely top-notch!"

"Having the praise of a leading lady like Ashley really makes my day! Just think, back in the day, we were all newbies... you were a beginner actress, Gracie was a greenhorn agent, and I was just some guy... The only exception was Maximus, who was like a chicken on steroids, rising so fast and becoming the youngest Best Actor!"

Already quite drunk, Maximus waved his hands and said, "Nah, nah... I came from a modest background, so I was focused on making money, doing more films, building up my fame, and providing for a wife and kids. I mean, I couldn't let my poor circumstances make my wife suffer, right..."

"But you've made all this money... where's the wife?"

It was a joking question, but Maximus turned red-eyed and looked pained, "I messed up; my wife doesn't want me anymore..."

Hearing this, everyone turned to look at Gracie.

Gracie, with a face full of embarrassment, slumped onto the table.

It was clear she was drunk and clueless.

A drunk Maximus looked at Gracie sprawled on the table and lamented, "My wife hates me... she doesn't want me... I'll never get married..."

A feigning-drunk but still sober Gracie thought that if Maximus kept this up, she would fight with him tomorrow.

But Maximus just kept getting sadder.

"If I could do it all over again... I'd never make my wife angry... even if it meant the end of my acting career... I know I messed up; I really regret it..."