She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew)

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At ten o'clock at night, Athena received an unexpected call.

Joy called her and said politely, "I love the novel 'Lockwood's Detective Diary'. I want to play the role of Lockwood, and I believe I can play this character well. I'd like to ask if you could sell me the film rights to the novel. Of course, you name the price, and I won't negotiate Athena shook her head and said, "You're a step too late. I've already confirmed the cast." Joy was surprised. "Can you tell me who you've decided to cast as Lockwood?"

Athena did not hide it. "It's Luna. I had a serious discussion with her. Her love and understanding of the character earned my approval, and I believe she can play Lockwood well."

After a few seconds of silence, Joy said objectively, "Luna is indeed an outstanding actress. I admire her professionalism and acting skills too. But don't you think she's a bit too old to play Lockwood?"

Athena did not let her emotions affect her decision. She told her in a serious tone, "I've thought about this issue seriously as well. Luna is twenty-nine this year, but she takes good care of herself. She's been in great shape lately. There's likely no issue with her playing a university student who's ten years younger."

"With the current makeup and filming techniques, it's not unreasonable for an actress to play a character ten years younger. But I'm the same age as the character and also a university student. I hope you will give me a chance to compete with Luna to see who is a better "You're not suited for this role." Athena shook her head. "You've lived overseas for a long time. The environment you grew up in is too different from Lockwood's. You lack that pure and wild quality that she has from growing up locally."

"

"If you don't let me try, how would you know I can't portray those qualities?"

"No, I know you can act," Athena said. "I just prefer the style of Lockwood that Luna brings."

Joy took a deep breath. "You haven't signed a contract with Luna yet, right? I'll send you some clips of my performance. If you think I act well after watching them, I hope you can give me a chance." Athena smiled. "Alright."

After ending the call, Joy suddenly thought of a question while sending Athena clips from her starring films.

She thought, 'Why wasn't Athena surprised at all when she knew I wanted to play Lockwood? How come she even thought I could act well? Her normal reaction should have been to ask, "You're a history major, so how come you suddenly want to act in a TV series?" Could it be that Athena has long learned that I've acted in films?'

At this point, her expression darkened, and her eyes glinted.

She wondered how much Athena knew about her.

She

hoped Athena was smart enough to know what could be done and what couldn't

After receiving the film clips sent by Joy, Athena immediately deleted them without leaving a trace.

Then, something occurred to her. She walked out of the annex to the main building to see Zayn.

point, Zayn was wearing a tank top and shorts as usual, doing plank exercises in the

move. He merely smiled gently and said, "Athena, still not going

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hands, and said cutely, "Zayn, I'm preparing to write the scripts for the TV series 'Lockwood's Detective Diary'. The script for TV series has to be relatable, with richer content and more well-rounded characters. So, I want to pair the female lead with a detective who has high combat skills and is not talkative but very action-oriented. You play

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dramas engaging in romantic conversations. This character is meant to be a protector who has an older brother's caring nature." Zayn

this character to be very manly and strong in the script so that both female

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many scars

for him to play a soldier with these scars, but he could not just play soldiers. Moreover, as an actor, having too many scars on his body would affect his screen image. Besides, their elders and mother would

returned home, she gave him a few bottles of scar removal ointment, which were specially produced in the laboratory, and reminded

very day.

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sincere. "Athena, thank you. You've done

formalities." Athena then looked at him

you have

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it came to physical strain, fatigue, and danger, Zayn

a bit more physically demanding, but that's nothing. I'm used to it." Zayn shook his head. "It's just that I have to drink a lot when we're socializing. I really can't handle

He had already