Chapter 131

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