Ninian burst out laughing. She glowed under the sun. Her dark, bright eyes sparkled and were full of life. Paul was stunned. He subconsciously held his breath and raised his hand cautiously, wanting to touch the light that shone on her body.However, before he could even get closer, Paul stopped moving. An inexplicable chill shrouded his head. He could feel a cold, almost tangible aura pierce through him. He felt as if he was being watched by the most ferocious of beasts. He did not dare to move or turn back. The sensation of this piercing gaze was too much for him. Paul’s face turned pale, and his forehead was drenched in a cold sweat.At that moment, Ninian sensed something was wrong with him, and she asked, “What’s the matter?”Before he could answer, she looked curiously behind him. Her gaze was sharp and wary. As it turned out, nothing was behind him. None of the staff members were passing by, as if it was just her imagination. ‘That’s strange.’Ninian could not
Everett opened his eyes and met Ninian’s eyes.Ninian could see a hint of frustration and boredom in his gaze. ‘He looks bored.’She was a little stunned. ‘I didn’t expect to see such emotion in him after getting the chance to see him again. ‘But why would he be bored?’“Get ready. We’re starting soon.”Everyone on the set started moving at a faster pace once the director spoke. Everett got up, and Ninian did not have the energy to ponder on her emotion. She headed directly to the shooting area.This drama was about the struggle between nations and beliefs. Ninian played Elliot White and Everett played Abelardo Fitzgerald.She had shoulder-length hair and wore a school uniform. Every little gesture she showed represented a graceful schoolgirl. Sunlight shone through the branches, casting silhouettes on her.Her gaze was determined, and her tone was gentle and resolute. “If the government indulges in riches and languishes in lavish lifestyles, the people suffer outside. The
The rest of the shooting sessions were a blur. Ninian was scolded by the director multiple times. She was on the verge of crying when she saw the increasingly stern expression on Everett’s face. After it ended, Ninian’s assistant, Lana, brought her some water. She looked close to tears as she looked at her assistant. “Did I screw up?” She pursed her lips. Her delicate face looked pitiful, like an abandoned kitten.Lana wanted to complain, but when she saw her pitiful face, her heart softened. “No, you’re new. Your acting is actually pretty amazing!”“I won’t have the chance to shoot with Everett again tomorrow, will I?” Ninian asked. Lana smirked and did not answer her question. ‘I was only able to play a part as the main actress today because I can shoot the scenes quickly and smoothly with Everett. It just happened that he had half a day to spare.‘Tomorrow I might not be able to…’Ninian held her face. She wanted to burst into tears.‘It’s my first time shooting a sc
Ninian could not sleep that night, which was rare for her. As time went by, she looked at the moon outside her window. The scene of her meeting Everett for the first time ran through her mind. It was about three years ago. At that time, Everett had yet to enter the entertainment industry. At that time, she was accidentally spotted by a talent scout. She shot a bunch of perfume commercials, which went viral overnight.An extreme fanatic stalked her for a couple of months. He drugged her during her friend’s birthday party and dragged her to a room next door.She was not even fifteen years old at that time. Even if she had learned self-defense, she could not fight that burly man. What was more, the drug had rendered her physically helpless. At the time of the crisis, Everett barged in. He wore a blue hooded sweater and a mask. He looked calm, but when he noticed someone bullying her, his eyes turned bloodshot. He ruthlessly punched the man’s head multiple times, intending to
“Currently, I’m known as Everett Craig.”Under the light, he looked tall and slim. He instantly turned and left.She had kept this image at the back of her mind for three years. The incident had shocked everyone in the Winters family.Her parents, who had been traveling abroad all year round, rushed back for the first time and gave an order to wipe out her existence in the entertainment industry.Melody, her cold-tempered sister whose dream was to be a great pianist, withdrew her position as the judge of a top piano competition overseas just to come back to accompany and comfort her.Her three brothers; George, Harold, and Alden, who had always been competitive with each other, also teamed up and sent her abroad to study.She hated Harold the most. He had always encouraged her to pursue her freedom. However, when she was brutally sanctioned, he personally invented a simulated AI robot for the family to supervise her.She was so angry that she scratched his second brother’s fac
Lillian looked at Ninian with a hint of jealousy in her gaze. She did not answer her question. Instead, she shifted her gaze to the makeup artist. “Ms. Mitchell is not looking for her. She’s just a low-tier supporting actress. She isn’t worth her time. Ms. Mitchell looking for you. Come with me now.”“Me? But I’m…” The makeup artist was interrupted. “Is a low-tier actress more important than a high-tier actress? Come with me, now!” Lillian said. She looked at the others in the dressing room and said, “Those who are not doing anything, follow me as well.”It was obvious what Lillian was trying to do. Agnes hated Ninian, and she did not want her to finish her makeup.Even so, there was nothing that they could do even if they complained to the director. The other makeup artists who had worked on the set for many years were used to this kind of trick. They had to choose between a low-tier newcomer and a high-tier actress, and decide which of them was more important than the othe
At that moment, the shooting was paused. The assistant director said, “Ninian, come down. We’re switching you with a stuntman.”In order to make the shooting effect more realistic, a professional stuntwoman would fill in for Ninian to avoid her getting injured. But before Ninian walked away, Agnes showed a sinister and envious smile. She pushed her from an angle where no one could see, causing her to fall down the stairs for real.“Ahh!”“Ninian, watch out!”Lana shrieked, startling everyone on set.Even though the stairs were not high, Ninian was caught off guard and fell down unexpectedly. She was just a petite lady, there was no way she would fall down the stairs unharmed.Some staff wanted to help, but another figure acted faster. The man rushed up the stairs as fast as lightly and supported Ninian in his arms.Ninian had prepared for the pain. But instead, she fell into a warm embrace. She opened her eyes in surprise. Her eyes met the indifferent and deep gaze. Th
The chief director, Elon Yoder, rushed in and kept quiet as he looked at the crowd. The assistant director and Agnes’ expressions changed, and they both looked pale. “S— Sir, there has been a misunderstanding…” The assistant director did not know exactly how angry Everett was, but knowing his temperament, he knew he would not be able to dodge this bullet. So, he bit the bullet and said, “A— Agnes is the one who suggested changing the script…”Everyone shifted their gazes to Agnes, including Everett. His menacing gaze was as cold as ice. He was looking at her as if she was a dead woman. Agnes was still standing on the stairs. At that moment, everyone’s attention was on her, but she felt as tiny as an ant. When she met Everett’s gaze, she felt terrified and her body was drenched in a cold sweat. Her pride and influence as an actress for many years faded as she became flustered.“I— I’m sorry. I didn’t do it on purpose…” She bit her lower lip as her eyes teared up. “It’s just an