BXBX NOVEL Chapter 66 - 66: Baffled
Evans’s fingertips paused on his phone, and he cast a strange glance at Abner, who was seated across from him.
Abner was working late into the night, coincidentally dealing with some business matters that involved Evans. The two sat at their respective desks in the otherwise quiet room until Evans received Audrey’s… baffling message.
This girl, didn’t she realize that she should’ve inquired about the situation before spinning a web of lies? Her brother was sitting right in front of him! Evans couldn’t help but chuckle.
Abner glanced up and noticed his friend wearing a rare smile while gazing at his phone screen. He couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity, “What’s so funny?” Abner had never seen Evans act so abnormally before.
Evans set his phone aside and replied, “Nothing. I’ll get back to reviewing the financial statements.”
On the other end of the conversation, Audrey shot up from her bed, stricken with dread. Swiftly, she tapped her screen, retracting the previous message.
The phone screen lit up once more, and Evans furrowed his brow, glancing at it again, only to find that the message had been deleted.
Evans was speechless.
Audrey, growing increasingly flustered, scratched her head and, after a moment of contemplation, decided to come clean.
Audrey: I need to discuss something with you. When are you available?
Evans found himself somewhat puzzled.
Recalling the mask she had given him during their previous encounter, securely stored in his briefcase, Evans swiftly responded, “I’ll be available in a few days. I’ll send you a message then.”
Audrey was taken aback. She had mentally prepared for various potential reactions from Evans, including the possibility of rejection, but she had not expected him to agree so readily.
Wearing a radiant grin, Audrey settled back happily to watch her favorite drama.
The company had been unusually bustling these past few days. Notably, Abner was still absent, and even Gary remained at the company.
During dinner that evening, only Audrey, Anthea, and Eric were present at the dining table.
Anthea kept her conversation to a minimum, leaving Eric to lead the discussions.
“Didn’t you have an audition a few days ago? How did it go?” Eric inquired casually.
Audrey replied, “Tomorrow marks the third day. We’ll only find out then.”
Eric nodded and humorously added, “You’re not planning to take on a sinister supporting role, are you?” With that, Eric chuckled.
Audrey looked baffled.
[Does Second Brother doubt my ability to act well?]
Observing her expression, Eric swiftly adopted a more serious tone. “To be honest, I don’t object to you pursuing acting. If you don’t perform excellently, remember, I’m your second brother. Your bad performance will be like a slap in my face?”
[A slap in your face? What does my performance has anything to do with you?]
Audrey was initially puzzled by Eric’s comment, but upon reflection, she surmised that he might be mocking her once more. This triggered her competitive spirit. “Second Brother, I genuinely think the script is quite good. If I secure the second female lead role, I’ll ensure a stellar performance.” Soon, a row of bold words flashed above Audrey’s head.
[I’ve been in the acting business for years; how could I not excel? Second Brother underestimates me again.
The corners of Eric’s mouth twitched as he picked up a glass of orange juice and drank it. He forcefully resisted the urge to mock Audrey.
If Eric recalled correctly, when Audrey first entered the entertainment industry, her crying scenes left much to be desired. She had a penchant for maintaining a certain persona and projecting herself as a… a talented and beautiful celebrity.
However, after Audrey’s recent audition, Dean even phoned him to express approval of her performance. Eric harbored deep skepticism about this.
Eric couldn’t help but worry when he thought of her crying scene last time.
Could Audrey, in just a few months, with her current acting skills, truly secure the second female lead role in the “Goddess” script?
He’d have to wait until tomorrow to see the outcome.
The following morning, while tending to the garden with Anthea, Audrey’s conversation was interrupted by an incoming call.
Spotting Daniel’s number on the screen, Audrey’s excitement surged. Anthea smiled and encouraged her to answer the call.
“Hello?” Audrey picked up the phone.
Soon, Daniel’s voice resonated from the other end. “Audrey? Congratulations on passing the audition.”
“Fantastic!” Audrey exclaimed with elation. When Daniel hung up, she leaped for joy.. “Hooray! I’ve made it! I landed the role of Martha!”