"Blair, I asked to see you today. Because there's something I want to tell you." Louis looks so excited.
"What is this?" Blair was amazed and smiling to herself, seeing Louis' behavior that looked so childish. "Did you just win a big project?"
"No, it's not like that. Instead, we will make a big project."
"We?" Blair looked confused. "You mean you and me?"
"Well, of course." Louis held out his right hand. "Congratulations because the outline you submitted is excellent, and we will make a film for it."
Blair couldn't believe what she was hearing. After many times the proposed outline was rejected; it doesn't matter how many times the outline finally succeeded. Blair gets her dream.
Hesitating, Blair returned Louis' handshake. They smile happily. She didn't want to let go of Louis' hand because she was so excited.
"Is it true that my script was accepted and selected to be made into a film?" Blair still couldn't believe it.
"Well, of course. Why would I lie to you? This is really very good news. In the end, all your efforts paid off. We will produce this film and make it successful in the market."
They actually celebrated the success by having lunch together. Louis suddenly turns serious while talking about the film project they will be working on.
"Blair, have you thought of an answer?"
"What answer?"
"About the request I made to you. That I am ready to start a relationship from the beginning with you. As long as you're willing to let Axel go. Isn't your marriage just a contract marriage?"
Blair put down her knife and fork. She looked at Louis seriously, and after a few moments of reflection, Blair found an answer.
"Axel and I can't be apart now. I hear his career is in ruins. The project he is currently working on is having a lot of problems. You know that. Scandals about extramarital affairs continue to hit him. I can't possibly beg for a farewell from him at a time like this. He's down."
Louis patiently listened to Blair's explanation.
"I know it. Because his career is in shambles, I intend to take over the company from his hands. After all, I still have the right to inherit Barney's company."
Blair looked angry and upset. "That cruel you to your brother, Louis? I thought you were a good man."
"I can't keep waiting anymore, Blair. If Axel is incompetent in managing a company, why should I stay silent and leave everything to him? It's still possible to return the company to its former position. And why are you still holding on to the side of failure? You can turn to me, and together, we can save the company and build a new career."
Blair pulled her hand off the table and avoided Louis, who was trying to touch the back of her hand.
Some time ago, after Axel was hit by bad news and abandoned by investors, Blair also had a chance to meet Clarissa. They talk alone.
"Clarissa, stop seeing Axel no matter what."
"Why are you suddenly acting like this to me, Blair? You're just his contract wife. You have nothing to do with him. Your business is only limited to the wife on paper.
"Even if it's a contract marriage, it's still a marriage!" Blair replied firmly. "You know what problem Axel has been having recently because of you? He's been in a lot of trouble at the company. But you keep trying to find him. The affair scandal continues to blow. All because of you. None of this would have happened if you had stopped seeing him."
"In people's eyes, Axel is a man who already has a wife. I am his wife! While you... are just strangers trying to get into our married life. You're just a nuisance in Axel's household and marriage to me."
Clarissa clenched her fists really hard and slapped Blair. But Blair immediately brushed aside and grabbed Clarissa's wrist.
"Watch your attitude, Clarissa. We're in a public place. What would they think about seeing you trying to harm a pregnant woman?" Blair grinned.
“Blair Tanzel!” Clarissa hissed.
"This is your last warning. Never see Axel again, no matter what. If you want to meet and have it, do it after we divorce."
Blair snapped out of her reverie. She looked at Louis, who looked still in shock after the answer Blair gave him.
Blair is aware of her position as Axel's indentured wife. But as Blair had told Clarissa earlier, a contract marriage was still a marriage. People see them as husband and wife. Blair should act appropriately as an official wife beside Axel. She will brush aside and eliminate those who try to bring down her husband.
"I'm sorry, Louis. If you accept my manuscript because you pity me or intend to win my heart, I should revoke the manuscript that I sent you. Choose it purely because of the quality of the script I produced. I will happily continue our collaboration and make the film successful in the market."
Louis finally smiled tiredly. He really couldn't make excuses anymore. It's not that he hates or is angry with Blair; on the contrary, he admires and falls increasingly in love with Blair.
"Of course not, Blair. Your manuscript is perfect and quality. I chose and let it go not out of pity for you. Whatever happens, I will still make this script into a film. And just so you know, no matter how hard you reject me and stay by Axel's side, I won't give up on getting your heart. Because I really love you. From now on, remember, I will fight and defend you the right way."
***
On a moon night, Axel goes to his pack after being hit by many problems. There he met his herd.
Axel takes advantage of the moment to go to a bar and meet Louis. Axel felt uncomfortable if he had to face Louis in the outside world.
The full moon night, when the whole pack gathers, is a chance for him to talk one-on-one with Louis as an alpha.
"I hear you want to steal Blair from me? How? Did it go well?"
The two men sat at a bar.
Louis took a sip of his drink before answering.
"Tsk, no. This could be better. It turns out that you are much stronger than I thought, Axel. But I still want to try. I'm going to knock you out, Axel. I will take the company and the pack back from your hands and get Blair to come over to my side. I don't like losing."
Axel grinned. He shook his glass.
"Is it true? Oh, I think I'm starting to fear you, Louis."
Louis grinned back. "You should be scared, Axel. Because I can rock your world."
"That's interesting," replied Axel. "If you rock my world, can you get Blair?" Axel turned to the side and glared at Louis.
"You always act so tough in front of everyone. Did you think I would be scared? You always underestimate me, Axel."
"Is it true? What can you do for Blair? Nothing," replied Axel.
"You forgot that you wasted Clarissa, who loves you so much for your own pleasure? Who knew if you were just using Blair and toying with her like you did with Clarissa? Isn't your marriage just a contract?"
"Failed in a project, just because I broke off my engagement with Clarissa will not stop all my efforts and steps to prove in front of all pack members that I am the Alpha. A contract marriage doesn't prove that I don't love Blair. Only I know what is in my heart and feelings."
"Soon, articles about your contract marriage will be everywhere. Before that happens, you better let her go first, Axel. If you don't want to hurt her," Louis threatened.
Axel clenched his fists. "So all the coverage in the media was planned by you? As has already happened. You always took advantage of your mother's role and strength. Do you also repeat the same thing this time? Do you think you can get me out of the Pack and Company? You think you can oust me from Alpha?"
"Whatever I will do to get rid of you, my brother! Including if it has to seize Blair. I've paid a heavy price to collect all that evidence. You better let her go if you don't want to hurt her."
"I!" shouted Axel. "Not going to hurt Blair! I will protect her."
"No!" Louis replied. "You mean… Blair will protect you?"