Chapter 257

Susan's fingers trembled as she clutched the script. The further she read, the hotter her cheeks burned.

She was about to discuss script changes with Director Cyrus when footsteps echoed at the door.

Andrew Lucas, Nicole Capra, Vincent King, and Candy Wilson filed in.

Andrew held an identical script, his knuckles turning white.

A mocking smirk curled his lips, but his eyes were cold as ice, piercing through Susan.

Vincent frowned, his gaze dark and unreadable as it swept over the script's contents.

Susan tightened her grip on her clothes.

Even though they'd broken up, she couldn't film this kind of scene in front of Andrew.

"Director," she said, her voice strained, "this scene might be..."

"Susan!" Director Cyrus cut her off. "You promised me! No one else can play Consort Young!"

Susan gave a bitter smile. "But it's just a cameo..."

"Do you know who Consort Young is?" The director waved his arms excitedly. "The most beautiful woman in the Rong Kingdom! A minor role that outshines everyone!"

He pointed at Nicole and Candy. "They're playing the female leads, but you're the only one in the entire industry who can overshadow them!"

Nicole's smile froze.

Candy's face darkened as she tugged Vincent's sleeve. "Vincent, he just called me ugly..."

Vincent absentmindedly hummed in response.

Candy looked as if she'd been struck by lightning.

Behind them, Patrick Pope burst into laughter. "Mr. King's brutally honest."

Candy trembled with rage.

Seeing Susan still hesitating, Director Cyrus resorted to blackmail. "If you don't do it, I'm cutting ties with you!"

Susan massaged her temples in resignation.

She glanced at the two statues by the door. "Then... can we clear the set?"

"Hah." Andrew scoffed. "Now you're shy?"

Susan's chest tightened.

Taking a deep breath, she turned to Alexander Grant. "I'm ready."

The set fell silent.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for the drama to unfold.