The Trending Topic Herself: The Villainess is the Superstar!-Chapter 197: Mr. Rowe Is the Ultimate Backer
"Hmm... Quite nice, that teacher was quite reasonable, I feel like I’ve learned a lot, it’s like a sudden revelation."
Her answer remained "perfunctory," sounding full of emotion, but if you looked closely at her expression, you would find a hint of weariness and impatience in her eyes, she hadn’t really listened closely.
"In that case, you haven’t attended these classes in vain." Ryan nodded with satisfaction.
"This audition proceeds in the same way as before, did you memorize the scene I asked you to choose? You must fully understand the script’s essence and grasp the character’s storyline well."
"Memorized." She lazily nodded again.
"Maya, this audition is very important. You simply can’t imagine how sought-after this character is! I’ve heard that quite a few well-known actors are participating in this audition, your competitive pressure is considerable! But as long as you get this role, you’ll have a chance to vie for an award, do you understand?"
Vying for an award—a gigantic temptation.
Ryan first stimulated Maya’s fighting spirit, then gave her a dose of reassurance: "For this audition, you must perform well, but don’t be too anxious. After all, Director Yvonne has rated you quite highly, and we can still use the backdoor..."
Ryan suddenly turned his head and looked steadily at Maya: "Maya, did you talk to Mr. Rowe about this? If anything unexpected happens..."
He paused: "I mean if that happens, Mr. Rowe is the biggest backing, if Mr. Rowe intervenes, why worry about getting the role? I’ve seen how Mr. Rowe spoils you..."
Thinking of Ian Rowe, Ryan felt Maya’s life was like being on a cheat mode.
Maya’s eyelid twitched, she didn’t know why Ryan misunderstood Ian Rowe for pampering her.
Based on the plot, it’s not hard to deduce, Ian Rowe was forced into marriage, and afterwards they just maintained appearances, their relationship wasn’t really that good...
Yet somehow, the image of Ian Rowe’s blazing eyes suddenly appeared in Maya’s mind, seemingly calm but holding a hidden fire, ready to completely consume a person.
"Ryan, stop it! As an artist with decent character, how could I actively use my connections? I’ve always believed that opportunity must be fought for personally, I absolutely cannot use such sordid means to obtain it, even if I succeed it would be an unworthy victory."
Ryan froze for a second, seemingly unable to comprehend such righteous words coming from Maya’s mouth. Both of them knew perfectly well, using connections or joining backed groups was common practice, why was Maya suddenly so resistant?
Ryan chuckled, unsure how to respond: "Why did you suddenly think of this?"
"You’re aware, using connections is very common in the circle, some even use more inferior methods to get roles, you’re well aware of these, we’ve done quite a bit of backstage stuff before, why suddenly regret now?"
"Ahem..." Maya’s eyes shifted, directing her gaze out the window, avoiding Ryan’s gaze: "I just watched some videos promoting positive energy, which led me to a great awakening."
She spoke while pretending to regretfully cover her forehead: "It wasn’t until today that I realized how dishonestly I’ve been living before. Besides... I think I won’t be able to get this role no matter what..."
In the storyline, this role was practically tailor-made for the female lead Kiki Monroe, her going there was just asking for trouble.
Ryan looked at her with disapproval: "How do you know you won’t get it if you haven’t tried?"
He sighed, looking at her with an encouraging glance: "Maya, I know the incident from before caused quite a bit of psychological harm to you, but I still hope you can quickly adjust your state, you weren’t this pessimistic before."
Following Ryan’s glance, Scott immediately handed over a cup of milk tea.
Maya was slightly surprised, reached out to take it: "When did you buy this?"
"Bought it before getting in the car, initially didn’t want you to drink such high-calorie stuff, seeing your poor state I brought it to you. Maya, after drinking this milk tea, perform well later."
The milk tea had already cooled down, Maya shook it a bit and regrettably sighed: "Should have given it to me when getting in the car, look, now it’s cold and doesn’t taste as good."
She couldn’t wait to insert the straw into the milk tea, took a deep sip, her delicate brows and eyes showed contentment, like a smoothed-out cat, rarely showing some obedience.
Ryan couldn’t help but laugh softly.
Anyway, after drinking the milk tea, Maya finally had a bit of vitality in her.
At this moment, the car drove steadily, Ryan’s gaze stopped at the billboards and colorful ads outside the window, and upon seeing a huge ad belonging to Maya, he couldn’t help but smile: "It won’t be long, Maya, I have always believed that you can become the top artist in showbiz, and that day won’t be far away..."
Maya drank the milk tea and her mood improved a lot, she cooperatively nodded.
The scenery outside the window passed by, more and more familiar buildings appeared in view, and they were getting close to the audition venue.
Ryan turned his body, pondering: "Actually your image is somewhat different from the audition character’s temperament, this is when acting skill becomes extremely important."
"The role’s compatibility is indeed crucial, but a qualified actor can often quickly adjust their state and emotions, adapting to a myriad of changing roles."
"You should have watched the ’Blind Lion’ I recommended to you right? Serena Sawyer’s performance in it is quite commendable, even though there’s such a big gap between her in the drama and real life, she truly integrated into the character, which is why ’Blind Lion’ became such a classic, it’s also the cornerstone of her Best Actress title."
Maya had finished the milk tea, half-reclining on the seat, her head slightly tilted, her dark hair covering half of her cheek.
"Her acting is really good."
The car reached the audition site, Ryan handed a coat to Maya: "Outside is not as warm as inside the car, wear it."
"By the way, you’ll most likely meet Kiki Monroe this time, she gave up the opportunity with Charles Wright to get the role in ’Mirror,’ I can’t tell if she’s foolish or smart."
Maya slightly raised her eyebrows but wasn’t surprised. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
The role of the female lead in ’Mirror’ was originally set for Kiki Monroe, even if ’Mirror’ appeared earlier than in the storyline, this doesn’t hinder Kiki Monroe from taking the female lead, one might say this is the normal development.
Scott opened the car door: "Miss Monroe, get off slowly."
Maya draped her coat over herself, without any of the fuss other stars make, she got off the car swiftly and neatly.
Ryan, Scott, and some bodyguards followed behind Maya.
"Maya? Is that really you?"
