He had hoped to find some evidence to accuse Jayson of playing dirty.
However, he felt depressed after watching the short film.
Meanwhile, when the host was wrapping up the event, Jasper stormed out of the hall and bumped into the disappointed Edgar.
âWerenât you confident of winning?
Why did you lose to Jayson Spears?â Jasper demanded coldly.
âWell, his short film is indeed better than mine,â Edgar said dejectedly, seemingly in a trance.
Jasper was furious and scolded in a hushed tone, âI donât care about the stupid film.
We must find a way to tum the situation around.
Previously, the netizens were so certain that you would win the award.
No one had expected Jayson to win.
There must be many viewers who arenât happy about the results.
You can use that to get the judges to review the films again.
I can buy you a team of online trolls.
â
âItâs useless.
The netizens know what a good film is.
Nothing we do can change that,â Edgar replied dismissively.
He was a proud man who didnât want to resort to trickery to win.
Besides, he couldnât find a bone to pick in Jaysonâs work.
Just then, Edgar noticed Jayson and Ariana approaching their direction.
He stepped forward and interrupted their conversation.
âCongratulations on your win.
Jayson frowned and felt indifferent toward his good wishes.
After all, winning the award was just the first step to success.
He still had a long way to go.
Edgar continued in a friendly tone, âI suppose this is the incomplete version of your script? I look forward to the day I can watch the entire movie.
â
Jaysonâs guards went up.
He didnât expect Edgar to be kind enough to congratulate him.
Just then, Ariana interrupted Edgar with a smile, âWe definitely look forward to having you enjoy the movie when itâs done.
â
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Edgar turned to look at the petite, beautiful, and gentle woman.
âYour performance was good in the short film, although not as good as Tylerâs.
But still, you were amazing.
I look forward to cooperating with you in the future,â he said while softening his arrogance a little.
Ariana wanted to roll her eyes.
However, she controlled herself and replied with a polite smile, âI just offered some help.
Besides, Iâm Tylerâs agent.
I have no plans to be an actress in the future.
â
âWe need to go,â Jayson urged Ariana softly as he didnât want to talk to Edgar anymore.
Ariana nodded and left the event venue with Jayson, completely ignoring Jasper in the background.
As Edgar watched the two leave, inspiration struck him, and he suddenly requested, âMr.
Anderson, letâs change the lead actress for the new movie.
Brielle is not suitable for the role.
â
âEdgar Benton, are you hearing yourself? We have already signed a contract.
Are you trying to break it?â Jasper scolded furiously.
âIâm the director.
I am entitled to decide on my cast.
This has nothing to do with the contract,â Edgar argued.
Jasper knitted his brows tightly and said angrily, âBrielle is starring in Mr.
Winslow Calderonâs Half of My Country.
Sheâs set to rise to fame quickly.
If you donât cooperate with her now, you wouldnât have another opportunity like this in the future!â
âWe can wait till sheâs famous,â Edgar replied with a sneer.
To him, Brielle was just asmall fry riddled with scandals.
There was no way Jasper could help her succeed.