Stella had only met Wendy once on set. It was only a brief meeting but she actually asked her out for tea?
Moreoverâ¦
After a brief survey of the private room, she noticed that they were the only occupants there. It seemed the other cast members didnât receive her invitation.
Seeing Stellaâs reaction, Wendy chuckled. âAre you afraid that Iâll eat you up?â
Stella shook her head. âI donât mean that. I am just a little flattered ⦠since you are a celebrated veteran, Mrs. Ford.â
Wendy was in no way a lesser woman when compared to Guinevere. In fact, she was more successful-
she was the unbeatable queen of film, with no one else garnering that many domestic awards as she had in the twenties. Her popularity spread across the continent, where almost everyone had heard her name. She was considered a superstar who had influenced a few generations.
However, she was a person that chose to retire at the peak of her career.
Peopleâs impression of her remained at her most glorious moment. So even after she had retired from the industry for many years, many still knew her. Stella always felt that God had always favored Weston, bestowing him with a compelling face. Regardless, with parents like Wendy and Chris, it wasnât uncommon that people like him to look more attractive than them.
Chris had a handsome face as well. As for Wendy, she was famous for her beauty in the entertainment industry. Such a combination was a sure-fire recipe for producing good-looking children.
Evidently, Weston inherited the best of them.
âYou are Ella, right?â Wendy ordered a cup of rose tea for her. âTry this. Itâs good for the skin.
âThank you, Mrs. Ford.â
Wendy frowned. âDonât call me that. It makes me feel old.â
âUm⦠Senior?â Stella asked tentatively.
Wendy laughed. âJust call me Sis Wendy.â âOkay, Sis Wendy.â
Wendy suddenly sighed. âHow nostalgic. Itâs been years since Iâve heard that.â No matter how glamorous the entertainment industry was, it was an extremely elitist scene.
Almost everyone called her Sis Wendy at that time. Whether the older seniors or the directors and the producers, they were all respectful toward her.
It was just that no one called her that anymore after she got married.
For many years, people had just addressed her as Mrs. Ford.
At that time, she actually felt thrilled to voluntarily take off her crown to become a vassal of a man.
Now, the very mention of it made her sick. Stella did not think much and said subconsciously, âIf you were to return to the big screen now, many people would surely still love you.â
Wendy was caught off guard and raised her brows self deprecatingly. âReturn to the big screen? I canât go back at my age.â After saying that, she ran her fingers through her hair. Although she had taken good care of her appearance, the inevitable signs of aging were clearly visible. She was fifty, after all, and no matter how beautiful she was, she would not be as vibrant as her younger days.
Stella siniled. âThe entertainment industry should have more people like you. People regard youth as the only beauty standard nowadays. However, all ages have their charms. When you were young, you led an entire generation. Why donât you try once more?â
Although Wendy thought those words had a flattering connotation , she was still happy to hear them.
âYou are flattering me. But how can an old woman lead new trends?â
***
The pair drank tea and chatted casually about some work matters before going into the main topic.
Wendy smiled and looked at her. She was very kind, but her words made Stella freeze. âLast nightâ¦
you met Zachary, right?â