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When Celine reopened her eyes, her gaze had changed. The pain and despair in her eyes seemed ready to overwhelm her.
Everything around her felt irrelevant. It was only her, engulfed deep sorrow.
Celine stood there tall and upright, yet it seemed like she bore the weight of the world on her shoulders, making it difficult for others to breathe.
A single tear suddenly slipped from the corner of her eye as she whispered softly, “Why?”
Just a single word, yet it was filled with heartbreak.
The scene tugged at the heart, making people want to hold her and protect her.
Celine yelled out loud again. “Why does everyone betray me
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She seemed to want to release all her anger and confusion but was left feeling defeated.
There weren’t many words, just a raw display of emotions.
Luna and Isabella looked at Celine in surprise. They had expected only a simple performance but were amazed by her ability to convey such delicate emotions so effectively.
Just single look from her could break one’s heart.
That performance was amazing.
Although there were minor flaws, they were insignificant. With more practice, Celine would surely surpass the actress playing the female lead.
Once Celine had gathered her emotions, she looked up at Luna nervously and asked, “Ms. White, how was it?
Since Celine hadn’t received any formal training and relied only on her own intuition, she felt anxious and couldn’t help but nervousky rub her hands.
Luna stepped forward and hugged Isabella tightly, exclaiming with emotion. “Oh my gosh, babe, what kind of treasure did you send me?”
Isabella looked utterly speechless. ‘So embarrassing… she wondered.
She poked Luna’s head, pretending to be disdainful. “Stop crying, so ugly.”
Luna didn’t argue with Isabella about it. Instead, she turned to Celine and firmly decided. “You have to come to the audition
tomorrow.”
Anyhow, the role of the second female lead in Empress of Prosperity had to be played by Celine
Celine’s nervousness suddenly eased, and she looked at Luna with surprise, nodding repeatedly. “Okay, thanks, Ms. White.”
This time, Celine finally felt a bit more confident.
Luna waved it off casually. To her, Celine was practically one of the group.
Since Luna went for drinks today and didn’t bring her script, she sent the digital version to Celine. “Here’s the script.
“Go over the second female lead’s lines when you get home and practice a bit. If there’s anything you don’t understand, feel free to call me. Tomorrow, it’s all on you!”
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To receive such special treatment from the well–known director Luna, Celine was probably the firs
Celine nodded a bit flustered.
Clutching her phone like a precious treasure after receiving the script, Celine hadn’t even looked at the scenes yet, but jour the title Empress of Prosperity told her it was a grand production
Celine felt even more nervous.
Isabella, sitting next to Celine, sensed her tension and reassured her. “Just do your best, and don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Believe in yourself
Celine’s acting skills might not be masterful yet, but compared to many others in the industry, she was fairly good.
At least Celine was willing to learn, and that was what mattered.
Celine glanced at Isabella and nodded firmly. “Yeah, okay.”
Celine picked up her phone and carefully browsed through the script, going to Luna whenever she didn’t understand something.
Celine’s eagerness to learn made Luna very happy.
Instead of feeling impatient, Luna became even more enthusiastic.
Celine looked at Luna, her eyes full of determination, and said sincerely. Thank you, Ms. White.”
er Mom’s medical bills! I have to succeed in this audition! Celine wondered.
I need to make a lot of money to cover Isabella didn’t say much more. After all, the opportunity was right in front of Celine, and whether she appreciated it or not was her choice.
Luna was bursting with excitement. She slapped her thigh, raised her wine glass, and moved forward to clink glasses with Celine. “Great! Let’s celebrate our collaboration early, cheers!”
I finally found the perfect supporting actress! Now I wouldn’t have to stress out about it, Luna thought
Celine raised her glass to Isabella, fully aware that without Isabella’s matchmaking, things might not have been so smooth. Remembering how she had treated Isabella before, and yet Isabella was still willing to help her, Celine felt even guiltier. Isabella’s expression remained calm as she raised her glass and toasted with Luna and Celine.
She had some understanding of Celine’s mindset, but Isabella chose not to think much about it.
Charles quietly ate fruit on the side, not jumping into their conversation.
Luna raised her glass, her gaze resting on Charles with a cheerful smile. “Dr. Kessler, join us!”
Charles was briefly surprised, then he smiled and grabbed his glass. “Alright, let’s have a toast!”
As he moved closer to Luna, he whispered so only they could hear, “Take it easy with the drinking. You know your state.”
Luna had chosen to come to such a noisy place, and Charles didn’t say much in criticism.
Yet he firmly believed Luna should drink as little as possible.
Her body wasn’t able to handle that kind of recklessness.
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Luna glared at Charles, who had a laid–back smile.
Humph. This annoying guy just has to ruin the mood now, she wondered.
Isabella raised an eyebrow in surprise and thought. Since when did they become so close?”
Isabella remembered the last time she came to Night Charm Bar it was the first time they’d met
Could these two have something going on? Isabella wondered.
Isabella’s eyes darted between the two, her smile deepening a hit.
Luna’s expression froze. Damn! Bella is definitely getting the wrong ideal‘ she thought.
She couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
Isabella’s eyes landed on Charles, who was looking at his phone. She raised her glass to him and said, “Hey, Dr. Kessler.”
Charles looked up at Isabella, quickly putting down his phone to raise his glass back at her, “Mrs.
The words halted on his lips, and he continued, “Cheers, Ms. Stout
They clinked glasses.
Isabella smiled at Charles and said, “About today, Dr. Kessler, please keep it a secret.”
She didn’t want Samuel to find out, or he’d start worrying again
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With just that one sentence, Charles instantly understood what she meant, but he looked at Isabella with a slight smile and asked. “Do you really think it can remain a secret, Ms. Stout?”
With Samuel’s ability, if something happened in Draxenport and he wanted to know, he definitely would.
There were no exceptions.
Isabella chuckled, pinching the bridge of her nose. It was indeed true.
Her actions were unnecessary. She might as well just be straightforward.
Thinking of Samuel rambling on, Isabella chuckled and shook her head.
Charles stayed for a few drinks with them and left early since he had surgery scheduled the next day and needed to rest.
After saying goodbye to Charles, Luna continued discussing the script with Celine.
Isabella sat on the couch quietly watching them both, a smile in her eyes. They had quite a pleasant evening.
The next day, the weather was clear as Celine arrived at the address Luna had given her.
Celine looked up at the film building in front of her, her heart involuntarily speeding up. Placing a hand over her chest, she took a deep breath and whispered. “You can do it”
