Love or Die CEO’s Daily Dose of Swoon

Chapter 73

The stage manager barely glanced at the squabble between the young girls, handing Merry a numbered ticket and instructing her to wait outside until her number was called

The first girl to audition emerged quickly, not even gracing the piano with her touch. After all, they were all daughters of high society. With a nonchalant grace, she announced, “The assistant director said I wasn’t the right fit, so ne need to test me out. But guess what? I saw Bland!”

At the mention of the name, everyone gasped with envy. “Wow, spill the tea, girl!”

The girl couldn’t suppress her smile as she shared, “Bland looks even more dashing in person! Tall and slender, with such a refined, chiseled face, though I have no clue why he’s sporting a bruise on his forehead.”

“Oh no, what happened to him? He didn’t get into a fight, did he?”

Who would dare hit Bland? Are they tired of living?”

Merry, the culprit, felt a twinge of guilt and coughed awkwardly, her eyes darting nervously towards Cordelia, “My idol won’t recognize me now, will he?”

Cordelia, eyeing her makeup–free face, assured her confidently, “No chance!”

Merry exhaled in relief.

Cordelia then turned back to Merry, offering, “Need my help?”

In the world of acting, it wasn’t uncommon to pull strings. Since Bland knew her, a word from her might just do the trick, right?

Just as this thought crossed her mind, Merry shook her head, “This role is significant. It’s Bland’s first love. It should go to someone truly talented.”

For Merry, it was about the experience. Auditioning was just an excuse to see her idol once more.

Cordelia, ever the emotionally detached one, didn’t press further.

As one audition followed another, it was finally Juliana’s turn. Piano music could be heard from outside. When Juliana came out, there was a hint of pride in her demeanor

couldn’t resist asking, “Nailed

assistant director told me to wait for the news

in

Leila and Merry remained.

was called

and Bland, along with two other staff members, were seated. Exuding casual allure, Bland lounged in his chair

was marred by a bruise, and his eyes betrayed his impatience, “What’s with these people? No acting chops

“Of all the candidates, the last girl had the best camera presence,

of the pianist was meant for someone more delicate, and Juliana’s face was a tad too full for the character. But as she was one of the last candidates, they might have had to settle for her,

then, the door opened, and

twin sisters, were identical in both

assistant director lit up his

he could instantly tell whether a face was for the screen or not. Excited, he

nodded obediently. “Yes.”

all,

piano

right, but the aura didn’t completely

day. Resigned, he nodded,

decision, her eyes widening with joy. But before she could speak, a lazy and charming voice filled the room, “Why the rush to decide? Isn’t there one more?”

hint of authority

assistant director turned to Leila and said, “Step outside for now. We

confident in

first love suited her perfectly! And Merry? She never considered her a threat. Merry had always

to

hope but stayed, clinging to

glaring at her, her

“Juliana, the assistant director mentioned the role needed someone more subdued.

she couldn’t match her, providing Juliana the acknowledgment she deserved as she nonchalantly remarked, “Honestly, it doesn’t

approached Merry and said, “Bland just complimented me, said I fit the role perfectly.”