Chapter 459

After consecutive failed takes, Kieran helplessly asked Bryce to leave. He had a bitter expression on his face.

Bryce crossed his arms against his chest and calmly said, "Just get the stand-ins to do it. Do you even need me to teach you such an easy thing?"

Kieran didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He decided not to hire any actresses linked to the investors anymore in the future, no matter how much their image fit the script.

It was just too frustrating. A great character was ruined just because of Bryce's intervention. A perfectionist like Kieran felt heartbroken despite staying quiet about it.

After shooting the hugging scene with the stand-in, it was time for the kiss scene.

They couldn't use a stand-in as they required close-up shots of their faces for the scene. But Holly was fine with it being simulated as per their earlier arrangement.

Kieran explained the scene to her. He wanted her to express shyness, excitement, and joy. It was especially so for her gaze—it had to b