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 list

suddenly spoke up, “Natalie, If you weren’t so young

“How

two familiar figures rising from

finest, Gracia stood up, preparing to ascend the stage.

is Gracia Wright,” announced the presenter, revealing the final

look alike?” Cory turned and glanced at Gracia, unable to

stared at Gracia and Brian’s retreating figure at the backstage entrance, her

known more for her television work than her films. How had

revisited the news article she hadn’t

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domestic film last year, a portmanteau movie divided into five segments, each segment

Gracia and another male actor had come to the festival.