Page 77 of Playboy Billionaire

“Yeah right, dream on. It’s embarrassing for me…makes me look like the loser,” Noah said.

Penelope spoke up before she had time to think, even as the words left her mouth, she knew she shouldn’t have taken the bait. “Embarrassing? You’re embarrassed? What a joke! Getting a small taste of your own medicine. How do you think I felt when everyone but me knew you were sleeping around on set…behind my back? Embarrassed doesn’t even come close to describing it.”

“Is that what this is then? Revenge? Penelope, you don’t have to do this.”

“Oh my God! Could you be any more self-centered? Unbelievable.”

“Enough you two!” Stewart said. Griffin’s jaw was clenched, and Penelope feared he was going to punch Noah.

“Back to business. I met with the stunt men an hour ago on site and the extras in the next scene are already there. Griffin, your nephew Tyler is there going over his scene. I think he’s been bitten by the acting bug. He’s catching on quick. They’re going through the blocking right now.”

“He’s psyched to say the least. Or as he’d say, he’slit.”

“Heads up, there’s quite a crowd gathered on the other side of the tape. The Yacht Club has been more than cooperative with security, but there’s only so much they can do.”

“Good to know,” Penelope said.

“A shout out to Griffin, our so called ‘novice’ actor. He’s a real badass. His rehearsal of this scene was spot on. We won’t need any body doubles for the boat chase until right before the crash scene. I’m proud of you. I wish I had your balls,” Stewart said, making everyone laugh. “Anybody have any questions before we head over?”

“Should we make time after the shoot to sign a few autographs?” Noah asked.

“Up to you. The way it’s set up you should be able to do that safely from the Yacht Club parking lot. It’s all cordoned off, but you can mingle along the perimeter if you want to.”

“Have to keep the fans happy,” Noah said.

Under her breath Penelope said,yeah and your ego.

“Okay, the vehicles are parked around back. We’ll meet and caravan as a group in ten minutes.”

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Penelope loved action scenes. It was a pure adrenaline rush. She was glad that she and Griffin got to share this moment together. They were almost done filming. She couldn’t believe that they only had a few more scenes to shoot and that the wrap party was next week.

Griffin’s eyes shone, he looked so confident…a man in his element. They had just filmed a shootout scene on the pier and now they were getting ready to film their getaway.

Tyler rushed to greet them, his eyes blazing with excitement. “Griff, dude, are you going to be able to stick around to watch me do my scene?”

“Wouldn’t miss it.”

“Stew gave Faye and Jess permission to watch. They’ll be here any minute.”

Griffin smiled affectionately at his nephew, “Stewart says you’re a natural.”

Ty’s eyes widened, “He did? What else did he say?”

“Said you were catching on quick.”

“That’s dope!”

“I’m proud of you Ty,” Griffin said.

“You’ve been hanging out with Aunt Faye too much,” he said. His lips tugged up at the corners, a shy smile flitting across his face. A tell that he was uncomfortable with his uncle’s praise. “Griff thanks. I really appreciate you putting a good word in for me.”

“I can say I knew you when. Just make sure you don’t forget about us when you’re a Hollywood bigshot.”

“Man, you’re straight off the cob dude.”

Penelope laughed out loud, “Ty, I love you.”

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