Chapter 158 A Wave of Unprecedented Humiliation Â¥:83%å» Finished Although Olivia hadnât altered the lines, she transformer Penelope from the vengeful figure in the script into a pitiable soul crushed by lifeâs hardships. What was originally a pure villain suddenly became far less detestable.
After Ameliaâs comments, even the staff familiar with the script began to think she had a point.
Amelia continued, adding, âOlivia, I understand youâre new to the field, so itâs normal to struggle with interpretation.
Olivia crossed her arms and watched Amelia with amused indifference.
What a master at shifting blame.
âHave you read the original novel? Olivia asked suddenly.
Amelia, unsure why Olivia would ask this, answered naturally. âOf course, I have.â
At Ameliaâs response, a subtle smile flickered across Oliviaâs face, leaving Amelia puzzled.
In truth, Amelia hadnât bothered to read the original novel, deeming it unnecessary.
For some reason, Josâ expression shifted slightly as he looked at Amelia, and she couldnât help but feel uneasy.
Did I say something wrong?
Just as Amelia wrestled with her doubts, a voice broke through the tension. âI donât see any issue with her delivery of the lines.â
Everyone turned instinctively and saw an elegant, poised middleâaged woman walking toward Jos.
With just one glance, Amelia recognized her. âMs. Harmah?â
The speaker was none other than Hannah Gosling, the original author of the story and one of the most renowned novelists of the era.
Many of the most popular dramas in recent years were adaptations of her works.
As Hannah approached, Jos sighed. Td invited you to see the story brought to life, but instead, youâve been watching us stumble through mistakes all afternoon.â
Hannah smiled warmly.
Amelia hadnât expected her first string of mistakes to unfold in front of the celebrated author herself.
âMs. Hannah, Iâm a huge fan of your work. Iâm sorry I havenât been performing my best today,â Amelia sa with a feigned tone of humility.
Hannah glanced at Amelia. âYou havenât read the original novel, have you?â
Amelia froze momentarily but quickly responded, âMs, Hannah, ever since I was cast, Iâve read your nove multiple times, at least ten!â
1 Chapter 158 A Wave of Unprecedented Humiliation Hannahâs gaze shifted to Olivia. âYour name is Olivia?â
Olivia nodded politely.
Finished No wonder Jos had hinted repeatedly that they should give their best today, it was because the original. author was visiting.
âYouâre doing a wonderful job. Youâve captured Penelope just as I envisioned her, Hannah said, her tone full of genuine admiration.
Hearing this, jealousy flickered across Ameliaâs eyes.
âWhen the script was adapted, Hannah continued, âI felt the screenwriter didnât fully grasp Penelopeâs character. Yes, sheâs malicious, but her crueltyâisnâtâinnare. She shares the same humble beginnings as the protagonist. In the beginning, she was just as pure but diverged due to different circumstances.â
Hannah paused, her thoughtful gaze settling on Amelia âIn the drama, much of Penelopeâs complexity has been stripped away, reducing her to a oneâdimensional antagonist. But if youâve truly read the novel, youâd know sheâs far more nuanced than that.
Ms. Oliviaâs portrayal is flawless, better than I ever imagined. So, Ms. Amelia, I must ask again, have you actually read the original novel?â
Hannahâs words were like a slap in Ameliaâs face.
Moments ago, Amelia had confidently claimed to have read the novel ten times. Yet, she had no idea what kind of person Penelope truly was, and here she was, criticizing Oliviaâs interpretation with certainty.
Amelia felt a wave of unprecedented humiliation wash over her.
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