Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 164

Natalie had already agreed with the director that she wouldn’t partake in the red carpet frenzy or the interview circuit, opting to head straight to the makeup room to slip into her evening gown and enter the venue instead.

When she arrived, the film festival’s opening act was underway, and the auditorium was

shrouded in darkness.

After a little struggle. Natalie managed to locate where the direct

and the leading actor sat. The director passed her a note and whispered, “Before the show began, I’ve chatted with the organizers. They gave me a heads–up that, thanks to you, we’ve snagged the ‘Rising Star‘ award,”

Natalie’s eyebrows lifted slightly. Though expected, it was nonetheless a pleasant surprise.

The director continued. “They said you’re the most outstanding young talent in recent years. The judges based their decision on your exceptional performance, so much so that you outshone Cory, hence the extraordinary award.”

Natalie had heard more than once from her mentors that she was bright and gifted, always the standout in whatever she undertook. But at twenty–two, t being recognized as a leading actress and sharing in the film’s accolades felt somewhat surreal, which was like a dream.

the presenter recited the

you weren’t so young and our film wasn’t so niche, the Best Actress trophy could have been yours

and humbly replied, “How could that be?

two familiar figures rising from their seats behind her.

to ascend the stage. Meanwhile, Brian was heading backstage

Actress is Gracia Wright,” announced the

homeland look alike?” Cory turned and glanced at Gracia, unable to resist asking, “Though you are

retreating figure at the backstage entrance,

she’d encounter Brian and Gracia there? And Gracia was known more for her television work than her films. How had

and revisited the news article she

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discovered that Gracia had starred in a domestic film last year, a portmanteau movie divided into five segments, each

of the cast, only Gracia and another male actor had come to the