When Sophie told Ashley that Eugene agreed to the adaptation, she also told the producer about Eugene's worry regarding the risk it would pose to Hannah.
A middle-class single parent wouldn't have enough power to protect a child should something unwanted occur. Sophie requested legal protection for her friend, which was why she had to tell Ashley about Eugene's vulnerable position. Naturally, Eugene had agreed to it beforehand.
Unfortunately, Eugene had forgotten that Ashley knew more about him than the staff members who were present during the contract signing. As the producer wasn't around, Eugene had completely put her out of his calculations. They also weren't close enough for Eugene to text Ashley about such a matter.
Evidently, there hadn't been any case where Ashley was in need to divulge such information.
Until now, that is.
"He's...not?"
