Chapter 52: Eye-Catching

However, from the first impression, Clara Bennett seemed to possess all these qualities, making everyone look forward to her subsequent performance. Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for average-looking actresses to stubbornly play roles of stunning beauties, but George Taylor sincerely hoped his partner could truly meet the script’s character requirements. He firmly believed that the script was excellent, and only with the right actors could it achieve the perfect effect. Clara Bennett’s unique appearance first caught his attention, and her performance on set further strengthened George Taylor’s determination to collaborate with her deeply. This instant feeling of being completely moved was something he had never experienced before today. Next, they needed to jointly complete a scene that described the parting between life and death. During the performance, Clara Bennett tightly leaned against George Taylor, with crystal clear tears on her face, gently comforting the other not to be too sad. This scene was extremely moving, deeply touching the hearts of the onlookers. The outside world was unclear about what exactly was happening internally, but among some insiders, a distinct tense atmosphere had already emerged. Clara Bennett’s audition time far exceeded that of any previous contender, drawing extreme attention from some people. Meanwhile, Nell Sue, sitting in the corner, took on a very serious expression and quickly took out her phone to send an urgent message to her agent. -Did you not see it! There’s an unfamiliar woman, very striking, participating in the audition! -?? What are you talking about! Where did this so-called striking person come from? -It’s a girl with extremely captivating looks! And her audition lasted too long! I feel she might be the biggest obstacle on my road to success! Faced with such anxious expressions, the agent on the other end quickly replied: -I guess she might be a newly joined member, don’t panic just yet. Even if she has a good looks advantage, it doesn’t change the major dynamics, knowing Mr. Ethan Smith, he is not the type to make hasty decisions based merely on appearance. You should have full confidence in your strength and ability because undoubtedly, among the many candidates, you are the best fit for this role! Even receiving such affirmation, Nell Sue’s inner unease wasn’t alleviated. Would everything really resolve smoothly as it seemed? For some reason, such an unexpected change caused an indescribable anxiety in her heart, as if she foresaw the coming situation becoming more complicated. Just as she was thinking, Clara Bennett emerged with a happy face. Her eyes were bright, the corners of her mouth raised, and her face radiated an inexplicable joy. This emotion was almost unabashedly on display, allowing everyone around to easily perceive it. Her expression was simply written with the words "success", as if these words were engraved on her cheeks, inadvertently exerting unseen pressure on those around her, making them feel somewhat anxious to varying degrees. Nell Sue planned to probe the situation and stood up to say to Clara Bennett, "Hey beautiful, from your look, it seems your audition went pretty well?" Her tone seemed casual, but in reality, it was filled with curiosity and unease. Clara Bennett nodded and deliberately replied, "Not bad, the director and scriptwriter were quite amiable, they were very enthusiastic about me, and the casting director praised my acting, saying I grasped the character well. Overall, they were satisfied with me." She deliberately used exaggerated terms to describe her experience because she noticed Ethan Smith and others had tight expressions, seemingly unhappy at first. Ha, she just had to make Nell Sue uneasy. Clara Bennett’s heart secretly delighted, believing her previous words served their purpose. More importantly, after her audition, George Taylor had already decided to cast her as the lead actress. Although Ethan Smith expressed some dissatisfaction, saying such a decision seemed too arbitrary, George Taylor insisted he was very satisfied with her demonstrated abilities during the performance, believed they had a great rapport, and ultimately confirmed her for the role. So generally, after an audition, one would typically need to wait for further news, but this time Clara Bennett received direct confirmation. Therefore, she now cherished this opportunity especially, even more than Daisy Stone, who once betrayed her, disliked Nell Sue, who might upset her second brother. After exchanging a few words with Clara Bennett, Nell Sue found an excuse saying she had something else to attend to and hurriedly left the scene, leaving a trail of puzzled air. Soon, it was Nell Sue’s turn to audition. Upon entering the room, she immediately felt a peculiar atmosphere permeate the air. All the staff members seemed very serious, yet at the same time somewhat absent-minded, neither giving adequate attention nor displaying particular enthusiasm. This atmosphere made Nell Sue feel very strange and puzzled. This scenario was evidently in stark contrast to what that woman exiting earlier had described, yet she tried to reassure herself that perhaps previous auditioning actors didn’t perform well, leading to the current dejection and disappointment among everyone. Taking a deep breath, Nell Sue mustered her courage, determined to seize this opportunity for a turnaround. Her heart was racing, but she still worked hard to calm herself, trying not to appear too nervous. She knew what this audition meant for her, having prepared for a long time, dedicating much effort. She first showcased a carefully choreographed martial arts routine, each move performed both fluently and with force, clearly demonstrating considerable effort. Afterwards, she composed herself, ready to confidently express the emotional scenes next. However, at that moment, something unexpected occurred—someone interrupted her performance. Ethan Smith said, "That’s enough, not bad." His tone carried a faint hint of approval. This immediately brought a happy smile to Sue Nel, who had been slightly anxious. However, this short joy was soon shattered by the words that followed, "Give her the script for a supporting role," Ethan Smith told the casting director responsible for selecting actors, "You mentioned the last actor’s performance wasn’t good enough." Hearing this, Sue Nel was momentarily stunned. "Supporting role?" She couldn’t believe what she heard, "Director, I auditioned for the lead role." Sue Nel asked almost with a touch of grievance and confusion, having never imagined things would turn out this way. "Oh, Nell, right, the lead role has already been decided, but your appearance seems more suitable for the third female role," The casting director responded, trying to explain the situation in a calm tone possible.