SWNOVELS Chapter 12
Chapter 12
On the retum fight, Phyllis was always badmouthing Eileen to Bblythe whenever she had the chance
“She’s bossy like a dictator”
Eblythe didn’t really buy into it. occasionally consoling Phyllis Saving fifteen euros for next time sounds pretty cool, we wont be so stressed then
“But I didn’t buy a single souvenir Our trip to Pans was a waste” Phyllis complained
We can buy next time After bluffing for a bit. Bblythe suddenly glanced at Egbert sitting diagonally in front, whispering Egbert might not be joining us next time”
Phyllis was taken aback. “Huh? Why?”
“Actually, the last guest wasn’t supposed to be him, but Kaleb But Kalco fell sick, so Egbert was asked to fill in for an episode”
1 see” Phyllis said. “I was wondering how our team could afford a top-notch star like Egbert. But it shows how influential Kaleb is if he could pull in Egbert”
“Actually, Egberts first role was with Kaleb They know each other privately, they re good friends
Phyllis nodded satisfied feel lucky to work with Egbert He’s the type of person anyone would look up to
Then, Phyllis started to gossip out of the blue Blythe, what kind of woman do you think someone like Egbert would marry? I can’t imagine”
Blythe thought for a while and said Probably someone gentle understanding with great temperament and good looks?”
Phyllis nodded as she listened. “Only such a woman would be worthy of him.”
“Hey your leg” Before Phyllis could finish a familiar impolite female voice rang out from the front
They both looked over only to see it was Eileen sitting next to Egbert
Eileen, probably needing to use the restroom, got up from her seat stood next to Egbert, and impatiently nudged Egberts knee with hers, seemingly annoyed that his long legs were in her way
This action woke up Egbert, who was taking a nap.
Phyllis and Blythe were a bit homfied by this sight. They thought Egbert would get mad
But the next second Egbert just moved his legs to let Eileen pass without a word
Then they saw Eileen, like a mafia boss, hands in her pockets, swaggering her way to the restroom
Phyllis and Blythe were left in a daze
Finally, Bblythe swallowed and whispered. No matter what type of woman he likes definitely not like this”
Phyllis nodded in agreement. No man would like such a woman. less he’s stUE
The first episode of the show ended in this joyful atmosphere
Everyone went their separate ways after getting off the plane
Eileen was the first to leave She took a taxi straight back to her small apartment with her luggage.
The moment she got home, she collapsed on the bed
After a twelve-hour fight, she was utterly exhausted
She took out her phone from her bag All this time she had been using the phone provided by the show crew and her own phone was dead.
She plugged it in to charge and went to take a bath When she came out the phone was half charged so she unplugged it and tumed it on
She had missed five or six calls and had a dozen unread messages
She glanced at the caller ID. Ableson Lopez s house had called twice Sarah once, Hedy once, and there were two other calls, e from the company and one from Ophelia
Eileen chose to ignore everything related to Ableson’s house and called back Ophelia, while checking WhatsApp
Ophelia picked up quickly She had been watching the live broadcast these days. As soon as the call connected, she started scolding Elleen. “Do you really understand your responsibilities as Travel Concierge? How could you openly act like that towards Hubery Your words were infunating What the hell”
Eileen responded nonchalantly. “I thought I was doing fine”
“Eileen Ophelia shouted angnly. Talk back to me one more time, see what happens”
Eleen replied straightforwardly. “Even the show crew has no objections. Anything else you want to say. Ophelia’
Ophelia was sent for a moment, then said after a while. “Come to the company tomorrow
After hanging up Eileen saw the dozen or so messages from Sarah on WhatsApp, didn’t even bother reading them, just deleted them all and blocked Sarah
Then she went through her contacts and blocked all numbers related to Ableson’s house then went to sleep
The next day due to jet lag. Eileen couldn’t get up in the moming By the time she got to the company, everyone was about to get off work.
Seeing her Ophelia was angry. If you are gonna be this late, you’d better come tomorrow
Eileen had just walked in the door and upon hearing this, turned to leave. “Okay then come tomorrow”
“Get back here Ophelia shouted
ad mood
At the entrance to Ophelia’s office an assistant made a throat-clashing gesture to Eileen indicating that Ophelia
Eileen didn’t care After following Ophelia into the office, she found another person inside. A guy she didn’t know
The guy was tall, and his eyes it up when he saw Eileen. He stood up and extended his hand towards her. Ms. Lopez, nice to meet you, I’m Coln.”
Eileen recalled that this Colin must be the onginally intended Travel Concierge. But since he knew he had to take care of Hubery, he vanished.
Eileen shook his hand, puzzled
Colin is a big nigged guy. Super strong He told Eileen, Ms. Lopez, I watched that scene where you splashed water on Hubery Watched it thirty might times I have mad respect for you”
He sounded sa sincere
Eileen laughed. “Cool if you don’t like Hubery either, we’re friends!”
Colin saluted her. Salute to you!”
Eileen replied “No problem
“Can you two stop it Ophelia was about to lose her mind on the side, “Are you guys putting on a show?”
Colin, scared of Ophelia, zipped it Eileen sat on the sofa, crossed her legs and asked, “Did you call me here to pay me? Honestly, I’m broke Can’t even afford the
bus nde home”
Ophelia scoffed. “Pay? After eight hundred complaints from the production team, you still want to be paid
Eileen scratched her head. “Complaints? Why didn’t they say it to my face?”
“Who would dare Ophelia banged the table, “And be scolded by you? Who are you mocking now!”
Eileen clapped all of a sudden, “Ophelia you look awesome today”
Then she raised her eyebrows at Colin
Colin immediately joined in the applause, “Ophelia does look very pretty!”
“Eileen!”
Eileen didn’t respond, but suddenly looked sad and sighed, “Who would do all these works for a living if it wasn’t for survival. I’m all alone, show me some Sympathy..
Cphelia grabbed a water bottle and threw it at her.
Eileen didn’t even blink, caught it with one hand and smirked. ‘Nice throw”
Ophelia clutched her chest, finally feeling a chest pain.
She took three heart pills before she felt a bit better.
When she locked up, she saw the damn Eileen and Colin huddled together, staring at her curiously.
Ophelia slammed the pill bottle on the table. What are you locking at!”
Eileen sat across from her and reached for the pill bottle
“Pull your hand back!” Ophelia moved the bottle to the other side
Eileen stood up, insisted on getting it. She managed to grab the pill bottle, but before she could read two lines, Ophelia snatched it back and scolded her, “Sit down!” Colin blurted out, Ophelia, do you really have a heart condition?”
Ophelia was annoyed. “You two are driving me mad!”
Eileen glanced at Ophelia, then at the pill bottle, and fell back in her chair, not saying a word.
At this time, Ophelia took out a stack of things from the drawer and handed them to Colin, This is your curriculum for the next month. You need come to the company at seven every moming and you can’t leave until all the classes are over.”
Colin looked at it and panicked. All these classes? Who can keep up with this?”
“You’ll keep up even if you can’t! Ophelia said angrily, “Next month, StellarView Television is having a talent show. One hundred trainees competing for five debut spots, Ive signed you up.
Colin was stunned, Tm an actor Why would I need to go to a talent show? I can’t sing or dance”
“You’ll learn if you can’t. Don’t you want to go? You want to live like this forever?”
Colin rubbed his face in annoyance, “I’d rather be an extra on a set
“People have to want to use you for you to be an extra After Ophelia finished speaking, she looked at Eileen and handed her something. “Your next job”
Eileen took a look and then said to Colin, “The small role you want is right here”
Colin leaned over to look, a small role in a production he had never heard of
Basically, just an ordinary extra
Colin couldnt believe it, Tunt this a good situation? Your Traveller 5+1 has been well received after it aired, right? Your popularity is high, only 99% of people are criticizing you instead of 100 Plus with Egbert backing you, you must have a lot of other work offers, night?
“Really?” Eileen stroked her chin, thinking
Colin took her seriously, then looked at Ophelia. He thought he would soon hear Eileen arguing with Ophelia about the job.
But after warling for a while, all he heard was Eileen mumbling. “So my show is called Traveller 5+1*
Colin was taken aback. “You ve been filming for a few days and you don’t even know the name of your show?”
“I didn’t pay much attention Eileen said casually
Ophelia said impatiently “Ainight, stop arguing, give me some peace” She handed Edeen a stack of scripts, “These are all the scripts, read them carefully. Colin is right, the attention on you is high now, I don’t usually care about a small supporting role. But this script is indeed good. There’s an open audition tomorrow, you should go audition for the lead actress.”
Eileen raised an eyebrow. The lead, me?”
Ophelia frowned. What You don’t have confidence? Take the contract for the supporting role and audition for the main role. If you pass the audition, you won’t need to play the supporting role. If you don’t pass, go play that small rolet
Eileen smiled and looked at Ophelia
She got it Ophelia was a motivator Rather than overprotecting her artists, she preletted to put them in tough situations to grow
There’s nothing wrong with that People only understand the hardships of the road when they ve gone through them themselves, and that’s when they can go higher
and farther
Eileen said slowh. Let’s give it a try”
She remembered getting this script in her previous life. But she didn’t end up shooting it because the supporting female role was cut And this drama had some
issues in the and
The anginal leading actress was suddenly exposed for drug use, what could the crew do? They had to re-edit the plot, remove all the scenes with the leading actress. This led to the final diama being completely different from the original, the characters relationships were a total mess.
The drama was a total failum no doubt about that.
But Eileen, who had read the whole script, knew it was actually pretty good. If she could nail it, she might just steal the spotlight among the multitude of actors
Since theres an open audition, there’s no harm in giving it a shot
In her previous life. Ophelia never let her audition for the lead role. She didn’t even know there was such a thing as an open audition.
Seeing her agree Ophelia added. Tomorrow moming at 10. I’ll send you the address. Dont be late
Eileen just nodded and lifted her head towards Ophelia, her hand extended
“What?”
“My paycheck.
Ophelia snorted. The finance department won’t be able to transfer the funds until the end of the month at the earliest. What’s your rugh?”
Eileen pouted. Tim in a humy because I’m really broke. The property management guy came knocking this morning, and I was too scared to open the door. I’m afraid they’ll ask me to pay the property fee a whole thirty bucks! Where am I supposed to get that kind of money?”
Colin was beside himself with laughter
Ophelia frowned. Til transfer you 300 bucks for now, stop playing poor in front of me
Before long. Eileen received Ophelia’s transfer, and she was over the moon, finally stopped complaining.
Ophelia felt annoyed watching them. Alnight if you guys have nothing else, please leave. Stop buzzing around me”
Colin grabbed his course schedule and dashed out, Eileen also picked up the script, but stopped at the door. She turned to Ophelia and said. “Ophelia, don’t just take pills.”
Ophelia raised an eyebrow glancing at her medicine battle. “You mean these? They’re prescribed by a doctor”
Eileen shook her head. This medication affects estrogen levels. In severe cases it could potentially affect fertility”
Ophelia was taken aback, then looked at Eileen with suspicion, “You know about this stuff?”
Tknow a bit Eileen shrugged. These side effects are too senous
With that she waved and lett
Ophelia sat alone in the office, deep in thought.
Eileen took a cab back to her small apartment and immediately started reading the script as she sunk into her couch
Although she read the script in her previous life, it had been a long time. As Eileen read it again, she took notes on the characters
And like that the day was over. She went to bed early and woke up the next moming got dressed, and went straight to the audition venue following the address Ophelia sent
This series, although not directed by a very famous director and not adapted from an onginal novel, lacked the support of fans of the original work, there were still more than thirty actresses at the audition
Most of them were relatively unknown. Eileen, as one of them, stood out.
“Thats Eileen someone whispered in awe
Eileen lifted her head, straightened her chest, and for a moment, felt pretty amazing
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