Lahat ng Kabanata ng Adored Stardom: Away from Mr. Hamilton: Kabanata 131 - Kabanata 140

In truth, it had been a long time since Shaun had last taken on any newcomers. He felt that the current lot trying to make it big in the entertainment world were just too impatient and wanted immediate fame, popularity, and a vast following despite being unwilling to truly hone their acting skills, and thus lacking the prowess needed to stay afloat in the industry. So after Shaun had finally signed a new talent after all these years, Luke had been curious indeed to see what was so special about her. He had read the script countless times already, specifically the parts featuring interactions between the main character and Aurelia, enough to recite the lines backward.This scene was designed to set hearts racing. Maximus, the leading man, had a couple of drinks, and Aurelia, aiming to seduce him, deliberately fell into his arms and flirted with him. Despite Maximus acting aloof, pushing her away harshly, the day's script subtly added a scene where Maximus witnessed her taking a cold sh

"Aren't you used to being a manager by now?""Sure am.""So why are you getting so worked up seeing all these negative comments?"Shaun was at a loss for words. He paused for a moment before confessing, "There's a reason I'm agitated.""Oh?""Among the artists I manage, you're the only one who's ever been targeted with this sort of hate immediately upon entering the industry."Wyneth fell silent. A few seconds later, she switched off her screen, leaning back into her seat and closing her eyes.Shaun went on, "Are you truly a newcomer? Or a young girl, perhaps? How come you don't react at all to all this negativity?"At his words, Wyneth opened her beautiful eyes, luminous as the moon. "I just think these comments don't really matter to me, so I don't pay them any mind."Reacting almost instinctively, Shaun asked, "So, what matters to you then? What do you care about?"Turning her gaze to him, Wyneth responded. "I don't know.""You don't know?""Mmm, I don't."When she was

"She still hasn't shared that Facebook post you wanted her to."A voice chimed in, "Makes you wonder, right? That scandalous post about you, it might have been Gigi's doing after all."They kept talking, but Wyneth sat motionless, her expression impassive. The group fell into an awkward silence, then said, "Wyneth, you saw through her duplicity long ago, didn't you? That's why you said what you said, right?"Wyneth was tempted to snap, "What business is it of yours what I do?" but decided to keep the peace."I just spoke without thinking. I didn't mean much by it," she murmured, then stood."I need to use the restroom."And with that, she vanished from sight.When she was gone, one actress tossed something onto the table with a huff. "What's she so high and mighty about? It's just a supporting role!""Pretty face, villain role, she really thinks she's something," the others began chattering again.Once she had distanced herself from their toxic chatter, Wyneth found a quiet sp

Hayden put the list on the desk, loosened a button on his collar for comfort, and said with a note of resignation, "Fine, I won't stop you, but are you sure your visit won't be a disturbance?""What disturbance?" Benedict challenged irritably. "My granddaughter-in-law is filming. I'm just visiting the set. What could possibly go wrong?""Of course, what could go wrong? It's just that when you show up, she won't be able to concentrate on her acting. Her distraction will affect her performance, and she'll likely be berated by the director in front of the entire crew, that's all."Benedict was left speechless. There was no denying that those words were piercing. "Well, can't I wait until she's done shooting to see her?""Hmm, so after a full day of shooting, she'll still need to entertain you, huh?"Benedict was even more silenced."It's no problem. If you wish to go, I'll have Dexter book your flight now. How long do you plan on staying?" Before Benedict could answer, Hayden had al

Suddenly, as if responding to some unseen signal, Hayden paused mid-stride, his icy gaze locking onto Wyneth's location. Wyneth's complexion shifted subtly, and instinctively she swiveled on her heel to walk away."What's up, Mr. Hamilton?" Dexter, standing beside Hayden, asked curiously upon seeing him halt.The delicate, pink silhouette that had caught Hayden's attention disappeared swiftly from his view, causing a flicker in his icy gaze.'Could I have been mistaken? Shouldn't she be in Frecford shooting a film now? And in my memory, I don't recall ever seeing her in pink.'With this thought, Hayden retracted his gaze."Nothing," he answered flatly.Dexter peeked in the direction Hayden had been looking, but aside from a sea of unfamiliar faces, nothing was particularly notable."Let's go," Hayden said.Finding a secluded corner, Wyneth took a seat. Thanks to its out-of-the-way location, few people had touched the food here. Spotting a modest fruit plate among the spread con