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She looked up at Celine and the others, nervously swallowing and asked, “Ms. White, is that good?”
She was so nervous that her voice shook a little.
Before Luma could answer, Kerry eagerly jumped in. “Yes, yes, definitely!”
Repeating yes showed just how pleased Kerry was.
Joy filled Celine’s heart, making her feel as if she were still dreaming. She nodded dazedly and bowed several times. “Thank
You
She thought, Is all this real? It still feels like a dream”
Luna smiled at Celine and said directly. “You can leave now. Tomorrow, you’ll need to pack your things and join the team
with me.
She hadn’t managed to get Bella into the entertainment industry, but she ended up sending Celine instead. Luna was quite satisfied with this result
Now, she could finally get a good night’s sleep and her hair was safe.
Even as Celine walked out of the audition room, she was still in a daze, her face pale from the intense stress she had just been through.
Seeing her like this, Brenda and the others couldn’t help but mock her, “Now you realize you’re just a toad trying to eat swan meat? You’re setting yourself up for failure, you lowlife.”
They thought, ‘She’s just a nobody. How could she pass the strict screening by the famous director, Luna? That’s just wishful thinking
Others joined in, saying, “Yeah, Harper has already been turned down; let alone her. Just face the facts.”
“And who knows who will finally get the role of the second female lead in this TV series? The difficulty of this casting is just a nightmare.
“No idea who it is, but they probably won’t pick a nobody.”
Many nodded, feeling the same way.
However, Patrick, who had just been in the audition room, stepped out and announced to everyone, “The role of the second female lead has been decided. Those auditioning for it can go home now.”
Everyone was shocked, wondering, ‘It’s already decided? Who?
Everyone looked at Celine, the last one who had gone in. They thought, ‘Could it really be this newcomer?
Brenda’s face turned pale as she asked incredulously yet determinedly, “Mr. Courtney, who is it then?”
She thought, ‘It must be someone chosen from elsewhere. There’s no way it’s this woman”
But Patrick looked at Celine, smiling with satisfaction. “Ms. Miller meets all our script’s requirements, so we’ve decided she’ll play the role.
Brenda was so shocked she stepped back two steps. She thought How could it be that newcomer?
It’s the second female lead in Empress of Prosperity, not just any random web series.
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Patrick confidently travure the dazed Celine, Ms. Miller, why don’t you head home, share the good news with your family, and get prepared: We’ll need you on the production team as soon as possible.
With work starting soon, the most he could do was to give her a few days to adjust.
Celine nodded respectfully and politely said, “Okay, I’ll make the arrangements as soon as possible.
Patrick just smiled and nodded, not saying anything else, and turned to leave.
The other women’s expression towards Celine kept changing. They thought, “Why is all this happening? How is this woman even qualified?”
Those who had just mocked her now felt their faces burning with embarrassment.
They said that having looks meant nothing if you can’t act. They all prided themselves on their solid acting skills.
If Harper hadn’t tried first, they might have claimed Celine was just lucky to go for the audition before them. But now…
Everyone knew what kind of acting skills Harper had!
Even she couldn’t match up to this acting newcomer. That meant the others didn’t stand a chance.
At this moment, many couldn’t even lift their heads.
The next day after Celine returned home, she went to the hospital to see her mother and came back home tired.
She looked at the empty but dilapidated rented apartment, leaning weakly in a chair.
The apartment had only or bedroom and one living room, with simple furnishings and old–fashioned deck chairs. On the TV stand was a very old and bulky TV set.
The wind blew in through the window and smelled damp.
From now on, she could get rid of such a place and earn money to live a good life with her mother.
Celine suddenly felt a powerful surge of energy through her.
She had just gotten up from her chair, ready to pack her clothes, when the doorbell unexpectedly rang.
Celine paused mid–step, her brow furrowing in confusion as she whispered to herself, “Who could that be?”
Her mom was usually at the hospital, leaving her alone at home. She wasn’t familiar with the neighbors, so visits were
uncommon.
Despite her hesitation, Celine started walking toward the door.
She opened it to find Jason standing there in a charcoal gray suit. His handsome face was hard and cold as he fixed his icy gaze on her.
Celine’s expression changed instantly. Her body reacted instinctively as she tried to shut the door on him.
But Jason moved faster, blocking the door with his hand and speaking in a cold, displeased voice, “What? Now that you’ve found another sugar daddy, you can’t stand the sight of me
An aura of aggression enveloped him, as if he intended to devour everything in sight.
Celine couldn’t compete with Jason’s strength. Within moments, he had forced the door open and stepped inside with his
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long. purposeful strides
Jason towered in her small one–bedroom apartment, making the space feel even more cramped.
His eyes subtly scanned the room, and his gaze darkened as he looked at Celine. He mnocked, “Making so much money selling yourself, yet living in a place like this?”
He thought. Just finding a slightly better neighborhood would prevent such a mess.
Celine is as stingy and money–focused as ever.
‘She’s taken so much money and yet she’s holding onto it without spending a penny!
A flash of disgust crossed Jason’s eyes as he coldly stared at Celine.
Celine stood at the doorway, pointing outside without any politeness. “You’re not welcome here. Please leave?
Jason’s words felt like thousands of needles stabbing her heart.
Even though she’d heard countless harsh words before, Celine’s heart still ached, and each breath was painful.
Jason moved toward Celine, step by step. His overwhelming presence filled her with fear.”
She backed up against the wall with nowhere else to go, stammering slightly, “W–What do you want?”
Celine’s response only intensified the coldness in Jason’s eyes, He stepped forward and firmly gripped her chin, forcing her to lift her head.
He glared at Celine with fierce eyes, his voice low and sharp. “What’s with the attitude? You’re not even a big star yet.”
Celine’s eyelashes trembled hard as she looked at him in disbelief. She thought, ‘Is this how he sees me? In that moment, her heart felt cold.
But in a blink, she gave a small smile. Naturally, she had crafted this image herself.
She wondered if Jason was there to stop her from entering the entertainment industry.
Celine’s jaw hurt from his grip, but she bit her lip hard and did not allow herself to cry. She softly explained, “I didn’t…
“Celine, it’s not enough that you sleep with me–you want to be with other guys too? You’re such a piece of work.” Jason cut her off, his deep eyes filled with malice and madness.
Celine felt like she’d fallen into an ice cave; the cold was terrifying. She shook her head frantically.
She wanted to say, “No, that’s not how it is. I haven’t been with any other man
However, Jason didn’t give Celine a chance to explain, yanking her towards him and throwing her onto the chair in the living room.
He turned around and raised his hand, and then there was a loud sound.
The door slammed shut, blocking out all sounds from outside.
The already small room felt even more cramped.
Celine held her bruised elbow and, looking at Jason, she explained quickly. “It’s not what you think. I went to act only
because of…”
But before she could finish, Jason had already grabbed her clothes and tore them viciously.
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Her clothes were ripped apart instantly, leaving her exposed to Jason’s gaze
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