Contract Marriage: Let's Make It Real, Mrs. Sterling!-Chapter 387 - 386: Acceptance Speech

Mia Sutton was indeed momentarily stunned, her mouth slightly open, looking a bit dazed as she slowly turned her head to glance at Jensen Sterling beside her.

Jensen Sterling also shifted his gaze at this moment, their eyes met, and the corners of Jensen’s eyes gently lifted.

The two exchanged a brief glance before quickly looking away. Under the camera’s close-up, they removed their coats, revealing their exquisite attire and perfect physiques beneath.

Then they slowly walked towards the stage.

The award presenters were already on stage, accompanied by hostesses holding the trophy and certificate.

On the stage, the large EDL screen behind them had switched to Mia Sutton’s solo poster from "Drama Tragedy," dressed in traditional opera attire, making it even more striking on the big screen.

The spotlight fell on the woman as she ascended the steps, walked onto the stage, remarkably composed, a smile on her face, and then she slightly bowed to shake hands with each award presenter.

She then took the trophy and certificate from their hands, smiling as she said thank you.

...

The microphone was at the front of the stage. Mia Sutton, holding the trophy in one hand and the certificate in the other, took a couple of slow steps forward.

"I am very pleased and honored to receive this award." After saying this, Mia paused slightly and then continued.

"Honestly, two minutes ago I didn’t expect to win this award, it’s both surprising and delightful. I am especially grateful to the film festival committee for presenting me with this award, and to my fans who have always supported me, and also..."

Her voice paused slightly, and her gem-like eyes lifted to look at the audience below.

In the camera, Mia Sutton only paused briefly, then looked towards the audience, only Jensen Sterling in the audience knew, the young lady was looking in his direction.

Mia gazed at Jensen Sterling in the audience for two seconds, then with a smile in her eyes continued, "I also want to thank my family."

Her pronunciation of the words "my family" was slightly emphasized.

Mia had already withdrawn her gaze: "Thank you very much. This trophy does not belong to me alone; it also belongs to all those who support me from behind. Without those people and staff behind the scenes, this trophy would not exist today."

"In the future, I will work even harder to refine my acting skills and strive to bring more good works to everyone. Thank you all."

Mia spoke at a moderate pace, and every word reached everyone’s ears clearly, and was also broadcasted live to all the netizens and fans.

Her words weren’t so official; they were full of genuine emotion.

She understood that the success of a movie cannot be determined by her alone; the award she received was owed to Ian Lee, to Mr. Sterling, to all the staff behind the scenes, and equally to the fans who supported her.

If any of these people were missing, she wouldn’t have received this award.

To those fans who genuinely loved her, the only way she could repay them was with better and better productions.

[Wuwuwu~ Mia’s speech made me tear up, this woman.]

[Why get so emotional when giving an acceptance speech, wuwuwu~]

[Well, let me clarify, I didn’t cry, just had some sand blown into my eye, really, believe me (serious face)]

[Okay, okay, I believe you, I was just cutting some onions.]

[Congratulations Mia on winning the first actor award of her life, go Mia~]

[We have a promising future, things will only get better.]

Fans’ comments flooded the screen, one after another, densely packed.

After Mia finished speaking, the host asked several more questions, humorous yet thought-provoking, without making anyone uncomfortable.

The host was very smooth, asking some questions about the movie, and some personal questions about Mia Sutton, but controlled the pace well.

Mia responded to all with a smile, skillfully avoiding the pitfalls within.

...

Returning to her seat, Mia placed her trophy next to Jensen Sterling’s.

Despite not being the same award, placing them together inexplicably lifted their spirits.

There were several more awards, with the host announcing them one by one, the winners visibly jubilant.

Until finally, the host: "Now we are going to announce the Best Actor."

"All four nominated works are outstanding..." The host announced the nominated works one by one.

Upon hearing "Drama Tragedy," Mia looked up and then turned her gaze to the person beside her.

Just at that moment, the camera turned, capturing the two of them in the frame together, and their faces appeared on the big screen on stage.

The host continued professionally and methodically, while online...

[Ahhhh, they made eye contact, Mia looked at Mr. Sterling, this look melts me.]

[Why is just a mere glance so sweet.]

[Bring the marriage registry here for these two, my voice is getting tired from shouting.]

[This kind of sweet moment, I could enjoy it for a year.]

Their shippers online were thrilled with this eye contact, and at the scene...someone else noticed too.

That person was Martin Wright.

Although he is filming now, he is mostly taking the idol route, so he was not nominated, but the crew was, so he was invited.

Artists love such opportunities, whether nominated or not, if invited, they usually come, as getting the chance to walk the red carpet also increases exposure; not having a nominated work isn’t a loss either.

Originally, Martin Wright didn’t intend to come, but he heard that Jensen Sterling and Mia Sutton would attend.

After hesitating for a few seconds, he decided to come.

Watching the screen as the camera panned over them, his hand clenched slowly at his side, knuckles turning a bit white, pressing his lips together.

The host announced that the Best Actor winner was Jensen Sterling.

It was actually no surprise; among the nominees, no one could match him.

Jensen Sterling glanced at Mia Sutton, smiled, then stood up and walked towards the stage.

As Jensen accepted the award on stage, Mia watched with smiling eyes, while behind her, Martin Wright watched Mia’s back with his eyes cast down.

His already white knuckled fingers grew even paler, indicating the force he was exerting.

...

Not until the end of the ceremony did the stars start to leave one after another, discussing today’s most successful film.

Undoubtedly, it was "Drama Tragedy," which swept up Best Actor and Actress, Best Director, all major awards, and never before had these three awards been given to one film simultaneously.