CHAPTER 33

Chapter 33

“Okay. Didn’t we just pick up a new period drama! The original investor encountered funding issues, and now, a new investor has stepped in. It wasn’t our concern, but something went down this morning during the makeup shoot. The original female lead was removed, and now they’re recasting for the role. Listen up. This is a golden opportunity you can’t pass up. You have also approved of the script. You’ve got to get that female lead role. Got it? Steven said seriously.

“The female lead was replaced Why?” Gwendolyn said, her eyes widening

She had thoroughly checked the script for this drama; it was top–notch. She would take even the second or third female lead role.

The original female lead was Mabel.

Mabel was a well–known actress in the country, a couple of years older than Gwendolyn. Mabel was practically her senior. She was attractive, sexy, beautiful, and with good acting skills

However, Mabel’s fame wasn’t due to her acting in dramas but rather because of her scandals.

Every time Mabel starred in a movie, rumors would swirl about her and the director, male lead, or even investors, leading to mixed reviews of her

This was Gwendolyn’s first time working with Mabel, and she was kind of looking forward to it.

Having scandals as a celebrity wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes, it was intentionally orchestrated by the company, and it didn’t necessarily mean the person wasn’t good.

However, Steven always kept Gwendolyn away from Mabel. If it weren’t for Steven having high hopes for this drama, he wouldn’t have let Gwendolyn take the role.

Now that Mabel had been removed, he was ecstatic.

In his opinion. Gwendolyn was destined to be the female lead in this drama.

“Listen, Gwen. You’ve got to bring your A–game and be on point for the audition, Steven remarked, his fingers almost touching Gwendolyn’s head.

Gwendolyn grabbed his hand and attempted to place it on her chest. She said dramatically. “Steven, I’m nervous. I can’t do this. I can’t act.”

Steven recoiled as if he’d been electrocuted and pulled his hand back just before it touched Gwendolyn’s chest. Then, he hastily jumped away and said, “You’re so naughty!”

Gwendolyn burst into laughter. Even Isabella couldn’t help but chuckle.

Steven never hid his sexual orientation from them. He always treated Gwendolyn and Kabella as family.

He was a renowned manager in this country, having managed many celebrates who have since become famous.

He went abroad for several years due to heartbreak, and Gwendolyn was the first celebrity he managed upon his return. He started guiding her career even before Gwendolyn graduated, carefully selecting every film and endorsement for her. Therefore, for Gwendolyn, Steven was like her family.

Steven said, “Isabella, can you talk to Gwen for me? This is important, and we can’t afford to joke about it” He suddenly noticed Isabella’s amused

smile.

Isabella nodded with a smile, whispering. “Don’t worry. Gwen knows what’s at stake.”

Before leaving to make arrangements. Steven glared disapprovingly at them

In the dressing room, Isabella played with some odd items while asking Gwendolyn, Is the script any good?”

Gwendolyn sat at the makeup table, looking in the mirror. She answered. “Yeah, it’s great. The role is challenging. The female lead plays dual roles with completely different personalities, which tests acting skills. Originally, I was the second female lead, who’s a villain, but it’s also good.”

“You better ace

it and nab that role. I’m waiting for you to become popular” Isabella said, grinning.

“Why?” Gwendolyn asked, puzzled

“Because if you make it big. I can sell your autographed photos and spill some childhood secrets for a hefty profit, Isabella replied, chuckling.

Gwendolyn playfully slapped her and muttered, “Little money–grubber!”

Isabella dodged, giggling

“Seriously though, Isabella, if I get this role, I can send you to school, Gwendolyn said seriously.

Isabella bounded over to hug her. She replied, “No need. I’ll figure it out. If you get this role and hit it big. I’ll accompany you home to face Mr. and Mrs. Carey, begging for forgiveness”

Gwendolyn’s expression fell. She muttered. “Can you say something that cheers me up?”

Isabella hugged her again, saying. “Okay. Just focus on your performance. When I take over the company in the future, you’ll be my key actress.”

“That sounds about right, Gwendolyn answered, smiling

“But when the time comes, I don’t want to be an actress anymore. I want to be a director. After all, I graduated with a degree in directing, but I’m just acting and modeling now, which doesn’t do justice to my expertise,” Gwendolyn complained. feigning sadness.

Isabella laughingly said. Think of it this way. You’re acting now to become a great director in the future. Many actors eventually become directors. You’ll be the director IT hire in the futurel

Gwendolyn immediately sat up, adopting a director’s posture, and held a comb like a prop. She ordered. “You! Your expression isn’t right. Do it again!”

The two burst into laughter

Suddenly, a light cough was heard at the door.

Isabella and Gwendolyn turned toward the door. Three people stood there. One of them was dressed in white, and there were two stunning women behind him.

Without saying a word, they walked away as if passing by when tsabella and Gwendolyn had glanced over Isabella and Gwendolyn didn’t know how long they had been standing there.

Gwendolyn and Isabella exchanged a glance, Gwendolyn whispered. “Isabella, do you think the person in white is a mant

Isabella nodded doubtfully and said, I think so. He’s got a manly vibe, but he’s just so good–looking”

“Not just that. I think he’s too good–looking Gwendolyn said, feeling a bit shocked.

Isabella nodded, absentmindedly saying. “Even more good–looking than you.”

Gwendolyn glared at her before saying. “Then, he’s a devil!

“Devil” lubella said, raising her brows

Gwendolyn nodded and said, “What else could a man be if he’s more good–looking than a woman besides a devil! Expecially one who’s better looking than me.” She particularly emphasized the word “man,”

Isabella felt that what she said made sense

“Gwen, who’s the male lead in this drama? Do you know? Izabella suddenly asked.

Gwendolyn shook her head and said, “I don’t know. I’ve been focused on the female lead as the second female lead has a lot of scenes with the female lead. The male lead in the script is around 40 years old

That’s a relief. I was just thinking it would be tough if that person were the male lead, Isabella said, patting her chest

“Why?” Gwendolyn asked.

“If he took the male lead role, I bet everyone would only pay attention to him and not even notice the female lead, Isabella replied, laughing.

“You’re so bad! You mean I’m not as pretty as him?” Gwendolyn said indignantly and pinched Isabella’s cheek playfully

Isabella pushed her hand away and said, “It’s weird to describe a guy as pretty.”

“What about beautiful?” Gwendolyn asked after thinking

Isabella playfully rubbed her arm. “Im getting goosebumps. Why are you comparing yourself to a guy in terms of looks?” she asked.

Gwendolyn realized it and said. “You’re right”

She paused before saying, “But it’s uncomfortable to see a guy who’s bener looking than me. What do you think his girlfriend feels when she sees that face every day?”

Isabella chuckled and replied, “I don’t know.” However she thought, ‘Maybe it’s nothing special. Clayton is good–looking, but I’m not uncomfortable. That guy is a bit different, though. He’s so good–looking that it’s hard to determine his gender:

While Gwendolyn auditioned. Isabella waited for her in the dressing room, passing the time by playing with the makeup items, not feeling bored at

Suddenly, her phone rang. It was Clayton.

“Hello” Isabella answered.

“Where are you?” Clayton said, his voice deep and pleasant.

“I’m over by the movie studio, accompanying Gwen for her audition, Isabella replied.

“When will it be over!” Clayton asked.

“I don’t know—” Isabella was interrupted as Tiana rushed in

“Isabella, Gwen’s audition might take a while longer, and she has to shoot a trailer afterward. Gwen said if you have something to do, you’re free to leave first, and she’ll call you when she’s done, Tiana said, relaying Gwendolyn’s message.

“Okay, Isabella replied, nodding at Tiana.

Just as she was about to tell Clayton, he cut in, “I heard that. Wait there; il come find you

Isabella smiled, sat back in the chair, and played with the makeup boxes.

She felt intrigued and pleasantly surprised as it was her first time waiting for someone to pick her up.

Zachary had never picked her up before, he always just told her where to meet him

She thought. ‘Zachary should be with Scarlett now, He’s so caring and attentive toward her. Scarlett always seems so delicate and makes people want to take care of her, 1 feel the same way when I’m with her.

Back then, Sienna and Elina always sald Scarlett was pretending to be pitiful, but only Tabella thought that if it weren’t genuine, then nobody would bother pretending to be pitiful

She thought, I’m too dumb. Gwen says I’m just too naïve, but I guess that still means being foolish

Isabella tidied up her things and went to wait by the door for Clayton.

It was the actors lounge area, and there weren’t many people around at this time, so it was quiet and empty

Isabella started playing hopscotch on the tiled flour near the door, hopping back and forth

Two girls were walking out, and Isabella overheard their conversation

One said, “I heard they changed the lead actor in It lasts for Three Lives. Do you k

know why”

The other replied, “Don’t you know? I heard Mabel was having an affair with the original investor, and this time, they changed to a new investor. She found out first and came straight here to sit on the new investor’s lap, but it angered him, and he demanded a replacement. If they didn’t replace her, he wouldn’t invest

“Really? Is the investor a woman the first girl asked,

“No, it should be a man. Why do you ask?” the other responded.

The first girl commented, “A man? Which man could resist Mabel sitting on his lap? They would probably be eager for it.”

“You’re right! Which man has been able to resist Mabel’s allure all these years! But this time, she seems to have gotten a taste of her own medicine,” she replied.

“Mabel is going to dominate the headlines in the entertainment section tomorrow,” the first girl said.

The other replied, “Not necessarily. The new female lead chosen today is bound to make headlines.

The first girl mused loudly, “I wonder will get the female lead this time.

“The rising star, Gwendolyn Carey, and former child actress, Wendy Raven, are both popular contenders, the other remarked.

“Those two seem pretty good,” the first girl said.

As the two girls walked away, Isabella smiled. She had a feeling Gwendolyn would get the contract for the female lead this time.

It would be such a waste if Gwendolyn, as exceptional as she was, didn’t become famous.:

Feeling someone walking up behind her, Isabella instinctively turned around and saw that good–looking person in white with two beautiful women,

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ready to leave

Isabella lifted one foot, about to step onto the next tide of the hopscotch

The man glanced at her and said. “Childish??

Then, he walked past her. Not only did he have a captivating appearance that made it dificult to determine his gender, but he also sported shoulder–length curly hair.

babella looked around and realized he must have been referring to her as childish.

She pondered, “Did I somehow offend you?