NovelEnglishThis particular scene was a showdown between Athena, the third lead, and Anna, where Athena was supposed to get slapped. Doris had been worried about this part ever since joining the set, mainly because Anna seemed to have it out for Athena from day one, always finding ways to bully her.
But Anna was WAJA Media's golden goose, and everyone had to tiptoe around her. Athena, on the other hand, was just a third-tier actress who didn't play the gofworking and schmoozing that was somon in showbiz. Since entering the industry, Athena had never bothered with sucking up to others.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDoris sometimes thought that might be a good thing. Sure, Athena wasn't hounded by crazed fans, and she made a decent living, but it also meant she was an easy target for bullies, which was a major downside.
Athena was all made-up and ready, standing across from Anna. Anna's acting wasn't extraordinary, but she had a way of keeping it together, and her popularity was through the roof, which is why audiences loved her and she beca top-tier star.
As soon as Anna delivered her lines, Athena's cheek met her hand with a loud smack. The director frowned, "Cut! Anna, you need to wait for Athena to respond before you slap her." Anna looked genuinely surprised, covering her mouth. "Oh, sorry, I ot." Doris was fuming. It was obvious Anna had done it on purpose. She glanced over at Athena, who seemed unfazed, as if she was used to this kind of treatment.
They had to reshoot the scene, and Anna slapped Athena a total of ten times before the director finally called it. Just as they wrapped up, Tyler showed up on set.
Seeing Tyler, the director immediately stood up, turning on the charm. "Tyler, hey! We're just about done with this scene. Here to see Anna, I presume?" There were plenty of rumors linking Tyler with various actresses, and Anna was the latest. Gossip had it that they were seen leaving a hotel together, and Anna's cryptic tweets only fueled the speculation that they were an item.
Tyler, though fond of beautiful women, found Anna's scheming nature unappealing. He was there purely to check on the progress of the film he had heavily invested in.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAnna, noticing Tyler's arrival, decided against continuing the slap-fest with Athena and let the scene end.
The director lavished praise on Anna, then turned to Athena with a frown. "Get your assistant to put sice on your face. We can't have it affecting the next scenes." Athena's eyes wandered over to et Tyler. He seemed surprised to see her, having just woken up in the sbed that morning. He nodded slightlyin recognition, not quite remembering her name, but that was enough to fill Athena with a sense of warmth. She was about to greet Tyler when Anna intercepted, shoving her aside. Athena quietly retreated to Doris's side.
Doris was frustrated with Athena's passive demeanor. "Didn't you say Tyler was going to look out for you? He doesn't even seem to know your name." Athena covered her face, not wanting to demand too much of Tyler. Just being remembered was enough. "Doris, could you getsice?" Seeing Athena's swollen cheek, Doris's heart ached. In this industry, one's face was everything. "Anna was definitely doing it on purpose, and the director let her. Athena if you don't stand up for yourself in this business, you'll just end up being pushed around. Plus, the boss wants to see you later. What are you going to do?" Athena lowered her lashes, lost in thought. Doris called her again, "Athena?" Athena finally snapped back to reality and, seemingly out of nowhere,mented, "Doris, have you noticed how handsTyler looks with that little mole on his nose?" Doris rolled her eyes. "No, I haven't! Nowe on, let's get sice on your face. Look at Tyler over there, chatting up Anna. You're just fooling yourself if you think he'll take responsibility." Athena forced a small, bitter smile. "I know, it's just... I went into it willingly." Doris felt a pang of sympathy. If Tyler had any decency, he'd have a word with the crew to stop them from bullying Athena. Otherwise, with more scenes like this, she'd end up sick all the time.
But Tyler, ever the rogue, assumed Athena's refusal of his credit card meant she was fine with their arrangement. As for the promise of "taking responsibility," he had no intention of following through once he'd left the bedroom. S Meanwhile, Tyler was by Anna's side as she pouted. "Speople have such thick skin, my hand is sore from all that slapping. Look, Tyler, it hurts so much." Tyler took her hand and kissed it gently. "Really? Letsee how red it is." "You're such a tease, always saying the right things," Anna giggled.
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