Chapter 74 Ivan pondered for a moment, then tucked the contract away. Iâm cool with this, but I wonât be able to assign you a dedicated agent. Iâll fill in for now, handling your shoot for the next three months. During this time, Iâll be arranging your gigs and if you run into any hitches, you gotta let me know ASAP Agnes responded, âDealâ
After signing the contract again, Ivan said, âTonight weâre have a meal with the director and the scriptwriter. We need to get to know each other a bit before we start work in three days.*
Agnes nodded, âBut can you help me find a place to stay. Iâm homeless right nowâ
Ivan replied, âAccording to our deal with Lakeside College, itâs not time to sort your dorm yet. Iâll find you a temporary spot, you can crash there for a bit.â
Agnes agreed. She didnât have spare money for living expenses and had to rely on others. She figured sheâd pay him back for the accommodation once she started making some money from acting.
Agnes spent the entire day reading the script in Ivanâs office At noon, she grabbed a meal at the Century Building cafeteria. In the afternoon, Jared rang her up, but Agnes didnât pick up. In the evening, Agnes rode with Ivan to The Simonâs. The room was spacious and comfy The director, scriptwriter, producer, and other key members started showing up. When director Zoe saw Agnes, it was as if heâd found a rare gem.
During dinner, Agnes curiously asked Zoe, âOut of all the girls in town, why did you pick me?â
A slightly tipsy Zoe laughed and replied, âBecause the character Sylvia in the script is a bit of an airhead. The moment you barged into the meeting room. looking confused, I thought, âSheâs it. Sheâs Sylvia. That dorky vibe you gave off was perfectâ
Agnes was speechless. She got the part because she seemed a bit clueless, which was far from what sheâd imagined.
Agnes chatted with scriptwriter Tess for quite a while. When Agnes read the script in the afternoon, the plot totally captivated her.
The Magical Romance of Cinderellaâ told the story of a girl named Sylvia who, after a nearâdeath experience, gained the ability to time travel. She unexpectedly gets tangled up with a nobleman named Samie. The plot was unique and fascinating Agnes read the entire script in one go and totally loved it.
The supporting actress in the play, the rich miss Angelina, was played by the rising star Ava, who was also present.
Agnes was familiar with the name Ava because she was also a student at Lakeside Collegeâs performing arts department. She had been scouted in her freshman year and had already appeared in several TV dramas. While she wasnât a superstar yet, sheâd already gathered a considerable fan base and was known as the âQueen of the Performing Arts Departmentâ on campus.
They felt an immediate sense of camaraderie, probably because they went to the same school.
After dinner, the head honchos started discussing work matters, and Agnes chatted with Ava.
Ava said, âI heard the male leadâs been decided but hasnât been announced yet. I thought Iâd meet him today. Any idea who it might be?â
Agnes thought for a bit, then said, âThe most popular young actors at Century Entertainment are probably Orlando and Robin.
Orlandoâs busy filming at historical drama, so he might not have the time. Robin just wrapped up his latest show, so I think itâs likely him.â
Agnes had a good understanding of the entertainment industry, because sheâd previously worked on a feature about âthe impact of celebrity influence on the entertainment industryâ.
Ava nodded, âI thought so too. Robinâs goodâlooking, but heâs too much of a typical macho guy, not my type.â
Agnes joked, âWhatâs your type?â