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.”

to awkwardly retract her own. She pressed on, “I have a scene with you later,

nervous. Just

scanned the lounge for a place to sit. April quickly pulled out a chair, next to her, but he headed straight for another spot,

he kept his distance from fellow cast members, particularly actresses. His

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 script thoroughly and might not meet

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 might be the better person

awkwardly, unsure

seeing actresses trying to make an impression,

*Ben!”

up as he saw her; he stood,

“Thanks. Am late again?”

at all, just got

to the side. She got up to greet her, “Hi, I’m Xanthea from