Chapter 135 Sheâs Destined to Be a Star 48 Pearls Even Daisy, who had always looked down on Olivia, couldnât hide her astonishment after seeing Oliviaâs performance.
Pointing at the screen showing Olivia, Jos continued, âThis girl has natural talent. I canât figure out what her manager was doing before, dressing her up so tackily. If she can maintain this level of acting, thereâs no reason she wonât make it big. Amelia, I suppose you saw her potential. Thatâs why you recommended her, right?â
Amelia suppressed the rage building inside her and maintained a gentle smile. âYes, Iâve always thought... she had a lot of potential.â I need to find Daniel and get to the bottom of this. Why did Olivia show up bareâfaced today? And how did her acting suddenly improve so much?
Jos resumed filming Willowâs scenes, but the results were disastrous. After two catastrophic takes, Jos was livid. âUse your brain for once! Weâre done filming your scenes for today. If you canât figure it out, stop wasting everyoneâs time!â
Willow was in tears, her makeup streaked and ruined.
Rubbing his temples in frustration, Jos turned to his assistant. âGo check if Olivia is ready. Weâll shoot her bar scene with Chris next.â
The assistant hesitated. âBut Chris just arrived. Heâs still getting his makeup done. It might take a while.â
Chris, a newcomer backed by the investors, was playing the second male lead. It was a wealthy benefactor of Oliviaâs character, Penelope. Handsome and popular, his presence in the cast was largely thanks to his connections.
âTell him to hurry up!â Jos snapped impatiently.
Amelia stood by with mixed emotions, her mind spinning with too many unanswered questions. But with so many eyes on her, she could only maintain her composed smile.
Soon, Chris emerged from the makeup room, dressed in a casual suit that accentuated his youthful charm. With his confident stride and dashing looks, he immediately commanded attention. The assistant quickly ran off to call Olivia to set.
Spotting Jos, Chris greeted him with a casual smile. Given his backing by the investors, his status on set was unshakable.
âMs. Amelia, youâre here too?â Chrisâs gaze fell on Amelia, and he walked over with a grin.
At twentyâtwo, Chris was at the cusp of youth and maturity, his face exuding both youthful energy and a refined handsomeness.
оÑÑи Amelia, aware of the powerful backing behind Chris, greeted him with a polite smile. âYes, Iâm here to reshoot a few scenes.â
Chrisâs eyes lingered briefly on Amelia before he couldnât help but admire her beauty. Even in an industry brimming with stunning faces, Ameliaâs looks were exceptional. âI heard Olivia was recommended by you?â
Amelia nodded.
1/2 Chapter 135 Sheâs Destined to Be a Star 8 Pearls Chris sighed. âThatâs generous of you, but sometimes good intentions can cause problems. Bringing someone like her into a role with so many scenes opposite me is... frustrating.â
Chris hadnât met Olivia yet, as he arrived after Amelia.
âI looked up some of her previous work,â Chris continued, shaking his head. âIt was honestly unbearable. But since you recommended her, Iâll try my best to guide her through the scenes.â
Daisy, standing to the side, rolled her eyes slightly at Chrisâs pompous attitude and whispered to Amelia, âHis acting isnât great either. If it werenât for the investors pushing him, thereâs no way heâd land the second male lead. But considering the power behind him, we have to keep things amicable. The entertainment industry was full of people like Chris, they were handsome but lacking substance.
Amelia gave a slight nod and replied to Chris with a polite smile. âIâll leave it to you, then.â
As the two exchanged pleasantries, Olivia walked out onto the set.
Chris, still brooding over having to work with an assumed âamateur,â turned his head nonchalantly to finally get a look at Olivia.
The moment his eyes landed on her, however, he froze in place.
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