Moreover, she was just using Mr. Turnbaugh's connections; she didn't really want to be a screenwriter, it was just a stepping stone for her.
When Laura Jones saw Emma Williams picking on her again, she had tolerated it several times before, but now that person was pushing her limits. She didn't want to waste any more time on her.
Just as she was about to speak, she heard Mr. Turnbaugh say:
"I'm not someone who likes to force others. Since she doesn't want to, there must be reasons the young lady has considered. When did it become a rule here that as long as I want to take on a student, they must agree?"
Mr. Turnbaugh looked at Emma Williams with a questioning gaze.
The tone wasn't heavy, but the question hit right where it mattered.
Although it was phrased as a question, to Emma Williams, it felt more like a challenge.
"Mr. Turnbaugh, I…"
