Chapter 127


Nick's eyes flickered with something unreadable, his smile carrying a hint of amusement. "Ethan, so this is the Director Jo you were talking about? I didn't expect her to be such a pretty young lady. No wonder you were so eager to introduce her."

"I'm introducing her to you because she's a good director," Ethan responded.

"There are plenty of good directors out there. Lots of them have invited you to act in their films, but you don't even give them the time of day." Nick waved his hand. "Come on, we can talk over there."

As he walked ahead, he told Josephine apathetically, "I've read your script. It's painfully average."

Josephine hadn't even gotten a word in yet. She hadn't introduced herself or even had the chance to say hello, and she was already getting hit with such brutal criticism. For a moment, she was so stunned she didn't even know how to respond.

"Mr. Jolie, the script was written by Simon-"

Mediocre is mediocre." Nick cut her off before she could even finish. "A story about an old man and a young person saving each other? That's been done to death in the West.

slightly. "I'm not trying to surpass anyone, nor am I aiming for an award. Simon based the script on the life of an

again. "Filming a movie and

made movies in the first place. She was about to speak up for herself when Nick continued, "But with me and Ethan in your film, your chances of success just shot up to 80%. I won't guarantee box office numbers, but you won't have to worry about the

Josephine was rendered

film's success, and she,

looked at her since their conversation began, failed to notice the

"Go ahead

asked. But I'll need to tweak the script. There are some parts I don't

could no longer hold it in. "I think you might have

finally turned to her, arching his brow. "What

tone was firm as she explained, "I didn't come here today to sign you. I came to talk about the possibility

wanted him-Nick Jolie-to audition for a

refined; you don't quite

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255