Chapter 641

“If we consider a full score as ten points, she already has two points of feelings for you,” Silas concluded.

The smile in Ian’s eyes immediately disappeared. He slightly furrowed his brows, appearing somewhat disdainful. “Only two points?” he said.

“Hey, hey, hey, don’t be greedy,” Silas called out. “Two points is already quite a lot. The initial score is zero. I’m a tough grader. In accordance with common perception, she’s already attracted to you and is a little interested in you, which can be considered the beginning of liking.

“But with me, I can only give you two points. Not more!“.

Silas was very confident as he added, “Ian, as long as you do as I say, I guarantee that you’ll get ten points. She’ll love you so deeply that she won’t be able to extricate herself.”

Ian thought, ‘Can’t extricate herself? Won’t extricate herself? Well, I like this phrase.’

He leaned against the balcony door and lowered his eyes. His voice was low and hoarse as he said, “Okay.”

After Ian hung up the phone and returned from the balcony, Kelly was looking at him eagerly. “Mr.

Walter, are you tired?” she said. “It’s getting dark. Shall I make the bed for you?”

The sense of ingratiation in her tone could not be concealed.

Ian suppressed the anger in his heart and responded in a dignified and aloof manner. “Go ahead and make the bed,” he said.

Upon hearing this, Kelly immediately made the bed and even patted the pillow a few times to make it softer and fluffier.

After everything was done, Kelly made an inviting gesture and said, “Mr. Walter, it’s done. You can rest now. I’ll sleep on the sofa.”

Ian glanced at the sofa and nodded without saying anything.

As night fell, Kelly curled up on the sofa uncomfortably. She felt a hint of sadness and a touch of joy.

The sadness came from the realization that Ian truly did not care about her anymore, allowing her to sleep on the sofa without doing anything to let her sleep more comfortably.

The joy, however, stemmed from the fact that he had completely moved on, and she was finally free.

Sleeping in a drowsy state, Kelly felt as though she was floating, drifting onto comfortable and soft clouds.

The clouds were so comfortable. They were much more comfortable than her narrow and stiff sofa.

Kelly really wanted to roll around.

The only flaw was that there was always a furnace–like thing beside her that kept trapping her and roasting her body.

She pushed him away in frustration, but the next second, the furnace rolled back and held her tightly.

Kelly was so angry that she muttered in her sleep, “Hate this. It’s so hot. Get lost.”

The suffocating heat continued to envelop her, finally relenting only the next morning.

The sofa that Kelly slept on was made of solid wood. It was a little hard and not comfortable at all. She thought that her body would ache when she woke up in the morning, but unexpectedly, she felt no pain.

She felt refreshed.

She thought, ‘How strange! Could it be that my physical condition has improved?‘

Today was the filming commencement ceremony. Kelly changed into a lightweight outfit before heading out. Before leaving, he greeted lan, saying, “Mr. Walter, I can’t eat with you today. You can go to the restaurant downstairs or have them deliver it to you.”

After informing lan, she hurriedly headed out.

The production team had a generous budget, and they made the filming commencement ceremony quite grand. Kelly did not understand much about these things. She followed the director around, feeling a bit disoriented, and was busy all morning before finally getting a break, Since this film primarily featured male roles, there were few female characters. Kelly as the female lead was one of only three women in the cast. Of the other two female roles, one of them was played by Vera Stanton, a seasoned actress who played the role of the male lead’s brother’s mother. That character was filled with grief over losing her son. The other female role was played by Sharon Garcia, a rising star with some popularity. She played the role of a multifaceted antagonist.

Sharon’s role might not have many scenes, but it was significant and quite dramatic. Her screen time was nearly as substantial as Kelly’s, who played the female lead.

In contrast to Kelly, who casually found a chair to sit down, Sharon returned to her multi–purpose vehicle.

Through the car window, she saw Kelly sitting on a chair and resting with her eyes closed. She could not help but feel a sense of frustration. She thought, ‘Jeez, people who would rather not meet each other coincidentally find themselves in close proximity or crossing paths. I didn’t win the role of Helena against her previously, and now I’ve lost the female lead role to her again.”

Seeing Sharon’s unwavering expression, her agent quickly comforted her, saying, “It’s okay. It’s okay.

Your role is even more remarkable. You should know that the female lead has many action scenes, and that Kelly may make a fool of herself. If she doesn’t perform well in the film, she’s bound to be ridiculed by the public when it’s released.”

Sharon was in a much better mood after hearing her agent’s comforting words, but she was still frowning.

Sharon was willing to accept not getting the female lead role in the current project. Indeed, there were many fighting scenes, which did not suit her. However, the opportunity for the role of Helena last time was truly a rare one. Kelly became popular because of this role.

Seeing that Sharon was still frowning, the agent comforted her, saying, “It’s rumored that Kelly has influential backing. She didn’t get these two roles through the usual channels.”

At this point, the agent paused for a moment before saying something further to gauge Sharon’s reaction. “But when it comes to influential backing, yours is much more powerful than hers. If Mr. Phil were to pull some strings, you could even secure the role of Xena the Warrior Princess, not to mention the role of Helena.”

The netizens did not know this yet. They all assumed that Sharon was single, but her agent knew very well that not only was Sharon not single, but she had long married into a wealthy family. Her husband was the renowned Louis Phil.

Hearing her agent’s words, Sharon pursed her lips and a stubborn expression appeared on her face.

“Even without relying on the Phil family, I can make it on my own,” she said.

Her marriage with Louis was considered a hidden marriage. They merely obtained a marriage certificate. They did not even hold a wedding. This was because the people from the Phil family looked down on her, thinking that she came from a lowly background and was not worthy of Louis. Even more so, they held a low opinion of her career, viewing her as a third–rate minor celebrity.

Sharon had thought that she was Cinderella and had married a prince, but she did not expect that her life after marriage was not as blissful and beautiful as she had imagined. Instead, it was like a nightmare that made her feel suffocated.

The Phil family believed that she had married Louis for his money.

In order to prove herself, Sharon showed her weed–like tenacity, refusing to take a single cent from the Phil family and not leveraging their influence. She relied entirely on her own efforts to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry.

“Don’t tell Louis about the matters of the production team,” Sharon reminded her agent. “I want to prove my ability to everyone. I want to become the top actress through my own efforts. So what if Kelly has a good background? Acting skills don’t lie. I will surpass her with my own acting abilities.”

On the surface, the agent complimented Sharon, saying that she had the determination and courage to achieve her own goals.

However, once they got out of the multi–purpose vehicle, the agent called her a fool.

“Rely on yourself?” the agent said. “Oh please! Take a look at your own status. You’re just a minor celebrity who recently gained some popularity in variety shows, yet you have a veteran manager like me to guide you. You even have your own private multi–purpose vehicle. If it weren’t for Mr. Phil’s instructions, the company wouldn’t have provided these things.

“Even the role of the second female lead has got to do with Mr. Phil. It was all thanks to Mr. Phil’s influence that we managed to secure it.”

The agent was really annoyed by Sharon’s feigned self–righteous attitude.

The agent thought, ‘She talks about spending her own money every day, but in the previous lousy variety show, she earned 2 million dollars. Does she even have a brain? Doesn’t she see her own status? Does she really think she can command the same pay as A–list celebrities?

‘She travels in a top–notch multi–purpose car, wears haute–couture outfits, and dines on gourmet dishes delivered from high–end restaurants…

‘If it weren’t for Mr. Phil, she wouldn’t even be able to enjoy any of these things in her next lifetime, let alone now.

‘She should just openly admit that she relies on Mr. Phil. After all, they’re legally married, so it’s not embarrassing. Instead, she insists on claiming independence and self–reliance.

‘I’m about to puke!‘

In this aspect, Sharon could not compare to Kelly. Kelly never concealed her connections, and she did not exploit her connections to bully others or unfairly take roles away from others. She just wanted more opportunities.

Whether it was Helena or the female lead in this project, she was a great fit. Her acting skills were also excellent.