Chapter 30: Biting the Bullet and Going Forward

At that time, her actions were like a sharp sword, piercing straight into her second brother’s heart, causing him immense pain. After suffering a blow, her second brother came to see her. Clara Bennett remembers how heartbreaking the situation was back then. Her second brother, Edward, found her, exhausted, hoping for some comfort, yet at that moment she had just discovered that her fiancé, Samuel Grant, had been unfaithful. And Samuel, worried about this being exposed, went so far as to plan an "accident," an accident that took the life of her second brother, who courageously sacrificed himself to protect her. That night, Clara felt as if her heart left the world alongside her second brother’s life. No, she absolutely cannot let her near her second brother! Clara was determined to prevent this from happening, no matter the cost, because she didn’t want to witness a scene that had once broken her heart reoccurring before her eyes. The scene from back then appeared in her mind: her bloodied second brother shook her forcefully, and at that moment, Clara almost thought this was a prelude to a farewell forever. With his last breath, he said, "Second brother never thought of coming out alive, don’t be afraid, you must live on..." This sentence etched into Clara’s heart like a spell, reminding her not to lose hope even in the darkest moments. The memories made Clara feel cold all over. The icy sensation seeped in from her limbs, causing involuntary shivers. At this moment, Edward, still immersed in discussion on the other end of the phone, said, "Alright, since there are no other candidates, just consider—" "Wait!" Clara suddenly rushed forward, grabbing Edward’s arm and shouting loudly. Her move clearly took everyone by surprise. "If you’re going to use a newcomer, please let me play this role!" Clara added firmly, her eyes burning with an unyielding fire. The Bennett brothers: "???" Clara’s words rang out like a thunderbolt, leaving Edward, who was on the phone, stunned, nearly dropping the device from his hand. Nearby, James Bennett was so shocked that he almost spat out his coffee. And Charles Bennett, usually steady, just stood with his mouth open, speechless, looking as if he’d been struck by lightning. All three brothers focused their gazes on Clara. They seemed puzzled as to why their normally obedient and gentle sister would do something so outlandish? Clara gave an embarrassed smile, her heart racing with nervousness, but she forced herself to stay calm and said, "Actually, I’ve had a dream since childhood..." A few minutes later, Edward temporarily hung up the phone, and the three sat in a row facing Clara, looking somewhat uncertain and doubtful. The atmosphere in the air seemed to grow tense, and everyone was waiting to hear the next part of the story. Clara sat on the opposite sofa, feeling the oppressive atmosphere, like the calm before a serious ceremony. This silence was filled with anticipation, as well as a hint of fear from the unknown. But she had to steel herself and go forward. Clara knew there was no turning back, only by gathering her courage and facing the challenge could she hope to achieve her heart’s desire. Just as she stopped her second brother, memories of her past life suddenly became clearer. Nell Sue probably took on a project produced by her second brother’s company at that time and quickly rose to fame during the summer of the following year with this film. According to the script, after filming that movie, her career should have gone through a relatively long low point, it was unlikely she would become so popular overnight. The key issue was that during Nell’s filming of that movie, her second brother personally visited the set. During that meeting, he developed an appreciation for this talented and outstanding actress, thinking that in the current entertainment industry, filled with people seeking quick results and restlessness, staying true to one’s art and acting diligently was a rarity. Out of this sense of admiration, shortly after the film finished shooting, Nell was given an important opportunity specially prepared for her by her brother. The lead role in a major historical fantasy project. Such films usually have a short production cycle, usually taking about three months to complete all the filming work. Although all works must undergo a strict review process before going public and cannot be immediately showcased to audiences. However, given the attentive attitude of the Su Manor’s brother towards her and his importance to her future development, even before a single work received widespread acclaim, he had already begun paving the way for her success, providing many quality performance opportunities and other kinds of support. Therefore, under the relentless promotion of her brother, by the summer of the following year, with the just-released movie and the subsequent back-to-back television dramas. Nell Sue quickly became one of the most watched and commercially valuable actresses of the year, and she shone in a series of award evaluations afterwards, bagging multiple major honors including Best Actress, almost completing the transition from a rising star to an industry benchmark overnight. And behind all these achievements, the most delighted person was undoubtedly the second brother who continuously supported and helped her. But in reality, Nell did not appear as grateful to her brother as it seemed on the surface. On the contrary, she was always the one actively seeking resources and help from her brother, using his status and connections to pave her own way. At its core, she was an extremely self-centered person. All the benefits she enjoyed were often obtained through her deliberate efforts! Ultimately, she committed acts that left a bitter taste. Not only did she betray her benefactor, but she also poached the valuable talents from his team. Since she had returned to this moment, how could she let history repeat itself and allow such a situation to happen again? Clara silently vowed in her heart, never to let the tragedy play out again. To protect the best second brother, it all had to start with herself. She knew that to change the fate of the future, she had to put in the effort now. After taking a deep breath, Clara had sorted out what she wanted to say. "Actually, I’ve always longed for a life in showbiz," she said firmly, "but I just didn’t have the courage to do it before." "Keep making it up." James said coldly, a hint of sarcasm in his eyes. Clara widened her eyes and retorted, "Big brother, do you completely not believe me?" Her tone was filled with unwillingness and grievance. Edward shook his head helplessly and said, "Did you forget? When you were five, dad wanted you to be the ambassador for our brand, and you cried for three hours at that time, and in the end, someone else had to replace you?" He reminded her of that event that the entire family remembered so vividly.