My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 160

“Benjamin, you made it.”

Kevin rose from behind the camera, “Everything’s set up for the shoot. Just waiting for everyone to get here and we’ll be rolling. I’m thrilled to be working with you on this one!”

“Director Smith, you’re too kind.” Benjamin smiled, “To be able to work with you, such an illustrious director in the industry, I feel honored. By the way, where’s Xan? She’s got the big opening scene today.”

“She just called; said she’ll be here in ten minutes. She should be here soon.”

“Great, I’ll wait for her in the lounge.”

As Benjamin made his way to the temporary actors‘ lounge, April approached him, extending her hand. shyly, “Hello, Benjamin, I’m April from Starlight Media. I’m playing Vivian in this movie, and I’ve been a huge fan of yours for years!”

“Hello.”

but didn’t take her hand, leaving April to awkwardly retract her own. She pressed on, “I have a scene with you later, my first time acting with my idol.

nervous. Just

out a chair,

particularly actresses. His professionalism was probably why he’d

wasn’t easily dissuaded. Catching up to him, she ventured cautiously, “Benjamin, I’m playing Vivian this time, and we’ll have many scenes together, and I know you expect a lot from your co–stars. I’m worried I haven’t grasped the

the script as a pretext, yet Benjamin still declined, “If the director cast you, he believes you’re the right fit. If you’re unsure about something, the scriptwriter

awkwardly, unsure whether to

Jason, used to seeing actresses trying to make

*Ben!”

he saw her; he stood, pulling out a chair, “You’re here: Come,

“Thanks. Am late again?”

just

had barely sat down when she noticed April standing off to the side. She got up to greet