Revenge Of The Jilted Bride

Jilted Bride 97

Chapter 97

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Thomas hurried to explain, "Oh, I just happened to hear that Sharon is also coming to audition, so I dropped by her set this morning. We decided to come here together in the afternoon.

Since the start of his career, Thomas had always portrayed characters older than his actual age. At thirty, he gave off the maturity of a man in his forties or fifties. But today, it was the first time he looked so bashful.

The three of them entered the hotel lobby and took the elevator to the eighth floor. As soon as they stepped out, they saw the signs directing them to the audition room.

James had picked four people, and together with the candidates Kevin chose, there were five men and two women auditioning. It wasn't time yet, so not everyone had arrived.

"Have you read the script?" Ophelia asked Sharon, concerned she might not have had time to go through it amidst her busy filming schedule.

Sharon nodded enthusiastically. Thave, and it's so intense. I love it. As she spoke, she stole a glance at Thomas, sitting opposite them with his aloof, serious expression. She thought, Thomas resembles Franklin so much. It's just perfect. The chemistry between Aiden and Franklin is irresistible.

Ophelia scratched her head speechlessly.

Just this, the distinct click of high heels echoed from afar

A coat was tossed onto the seat next to Ophelia, its edge brushing against her.

"Cops, sorry about that A casual voice came from above. A second later, the sofa beside Ophelia sank under the weight of someone sitting down

Ophelia turned to see a strikingly cold-looking woman touching up her makeup with a compact, exuding an air of superiority. This was Zor, another actress auditioning

James had selected her. She was relatively new but had gained tame for a villain role in a previous drama. Her sharp and straightforward persona had quickly become her trademark. She seemed to regard everyone with an indifferent glance.

"Are you here for the audition too?" Zoe finally looked directly at Ophelia, seemingly unable to ignore Ophelia's striking appearance and presence.

She stood up and checked the time, getting ready to head to the adjacent

my car and grabs my makeup artist? I need a lipstick," Zoe said, dabbing her lips with her finger, then returning to her

must be an assistant.

that's part of my job" She patted Sharon on the shoulder, offered

to bother with someone she believed to be a

and Kevin were already waiting in the audition room. Without Ophelia. Kevin had

relieved sigh. Somewhere along the way, Ophelia had become his pillar of

two men sat like twin guardians, leaving the

Chapter 97

sat between

of two young men from talent shows, both auditioning for the role of Aiden. They

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to perform was a crucial one. Aiden discovered that Logan's killer might be none other than Franklin: While it was a simple scene, the emotional complexity made it incredibly challenging. The internal turmoil and the conflict had to be perfectly portrayed. Unfortunately, both actors struggled. The first

isn't right." Kevin muttered and

was being too picky. "I thought

actors left, James voiced his opinion. "Kevin, I think you're being too hard on them. Just wait until you see Rex's acting.

dismissively. "You

his hands up in disbelief. Tm the director,

"Elia, what do you

stuck her in the middle. She might have been better

she asked James assistant. The assistant shook his head in resignation. Rex never followed

"Let's put these two on hold. Call the

The next p

pair

scene was the first time Franklin crossed the line to protect Aiden, risking exposure of his crimes to save him. It was a purely emotional scene, with no dialogue, only expressions. Franklin usually kept his emotions in check,

for the female lead. Zoe strutted in confidently, but when she saw who was sitting in

girl from the waiting room. of the team, and sitting in the center at

you starting already?" James, oblivious to the tension,

just someone's assistant.