FreeGoodNovelChapter 49 Chapter 49: Elwood's words hung in the air, chilling the room and leaving everyone in stunned silence, all eyes now fixed on the confrontation between Khloe and Elwood.
Unfazed, Khloe's lips curled into a subtle smile. Her voice, light as a summer breeze, cut through the tension. "Mr. Wilson, how can you be so certain before the audition has even begun?" Elwood, with his rugged appearance-scruffy beard, untamed hair, and black-rimmed glasses hiding his eyes- gave a dismissive snort, his gaze dripping with contempt. His voice was harsh as he delivered his verdict. "You might be attractive, but you're just a newcomer. You fit the role's look, sure, but you can't grasp the resilience and depth the lead demands. Don't waste my twith this charade. I hope you understand." Elwood's words cut deep, but there was truth in them. If it had been anyone else, a fresh face with connections, stepping into the lead role would have been met with jeers-labeled nothing more than a pretty puppet with no substance.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHowever, Peaks of Eternity was Khloe's creation, and she knew Roselyn better than anyone. Three years in prison had torn her down, but in the wreckage, Khloe had been remade. She had fallen from grace to the lowest point, yet emerged stronger, her spirit tempered by suffering. What she couldn't have portrayed three years ago, she could now-Roselyn was no longer just a character; she was part of Khloe's very soul.
Elwood's scorn was like fuel to a fire inside her. With a deep breath, Khloe quelled the rising anger, meeting his gaze with a cold, controlled intensity. "Looks aren't everything. Mr. Wilson, letshow you what I can do.” Her eyes, steady and unyielding, sparkled with a quiet depth, catching Elwood off guard. His stern facade wavered but only for a beat. He quickly masked it, his tone hardening. "Fine. But don't expect any favors, even if you have the investor's backing." With those words, Elwood turned and strode into the audition room, leaving a thick tension behind him. As soon as the door clicked shut, the room burst into gossip, all eyes snapping to Khloe.
"So she's got the investor behind her. No wonder she dared to try for Elwood's film." "It's a shame, really. She's out of her depth. Elwood Wilson is not going to risk his reputation on someone who got in through connections. Look around, she's the only fresh face here. What makes her think she belongs?" "Her backer has clearly fed her delusions of grandeur. If I were her, I'd walk out right after being humiliated by the director." Judith's gaze towards Khloe morphed from jealousy to contempt. “I thought she was someone special, but she's just like everyone else-publicly humiliated by Elwood." "Our odds just improved, Judith. The only one you need to worry about now is Ensley Cruz. She's the only real threat left." The room buzzed with dismissive chatter, everyone already writing Khloe off as irrelevant, not even sparing her another glance.
Khloe, however, remained unfazed. She let the words wash over her, her focus unbroken.
Soon, the staff called everyone in for the audition. This round was different. Instead of one-by-one, it was groups of six for the first cut.
When the groupings were announced, Khloe found herself placed with Judith and Ensley-the two fiercest competitors. Both were popular, well-backed, and undeniably talented.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs soon as they saw who their third group member was, Judith and Ensley ignored Khloe, their attention laser- focused on each other. To them, Khloe had already lost.
"Please prepare for the audition," the staff instructed, d, ushering the six of them into the audition area.
The room was expansive, with six identical tables arranged neatly in the center. The producers and director sat at the front, with cameras aimed at each table. Each table was outfitted with a set of equipment, resembling ssort of apparatus.
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