Chapter 600
“No, everything went well.
Cole is still the same as before.
He can’t do anything to me.
” Tyler feigned an air of nonchalance, dismissing any hint of the earlier incident.
Ariana chuckled at Tyler’s statement.
“Indeed, he seems to enjoy causing you trouble, as long as he doesn’t cross any lines.
”
Tyler nodded in agreement.
“Don’t worry.
I’m fine.
”
In the hotel’s top-floor meeting room, Jayson rose to welcome everyone.
The room was filled with actors and actresses that the team had decided to collaborate with in the future.
He took the initiative to introduce everyone.
A combination of casting calls and industry recommendations had yielded the array of talent in the room.
All the actors were carefully chosen, and none of them were backed up by certain investors.
Whether they were newcomers or seasoned actors who had long strived for success without much fruition, they all mingled freely, devoid of the hierarchical seniority commonly found in other major directorial crews.
No one was throwing their weight around.
Ariana found a seat and quietly observed her surroundings.
The actress playing the leading role piqued her interest.
The young woman, a newcomer herself, bore a striking resemblance to her.
Jayson had voiced his appreciation for the short film, and thus the leading lady was cast with Ariana’s likeness in mind.
In the script, there was a role for a deranged serial killer.
Ariana initially presumed Jayson would opt for an older male actor for this role.
However, surprisingly, the part went to a young man in his twenties.
Despite his refined, almost delicate appearance, he exuded an aura of charisma during the script read-through, hinting at the strong acting skills necessary to convincingly portray the psychopathic character.
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It was undeniable that every actor held their unique significance.
Jayson indeed had a keen eye for talent.
Noticing Tyler comfortably integrating with the new crew, Ariana sighed with relief.
As they engrossed themselves in the script reading, she navigated her wheelchair outside, desiring some fresh air.
Ariana had always assumed that Theodore made maneuvering a wheelchair look easy and seamless.
However, it wasn’t until she found herself in one that she understood how challenging it could be.
Even a simple carpet or a small threshold was enough to nearly cause her to topple over.
The hotel, boasting five stars, provided not only accommodation but also hosted various banquets and meetings.
While exploring the top floor, Ariana admired the various paintings that adorned the walls.
After a while, her hands began to ache from handling the wheelchair, so she instinctively pressed a button, causing the chair to accelerate and subsequently get entangled in a carpet.
Before she could recover her balance, she found herself lunging forward.
In that crucial moment, someone caught her just in time.
Pale with fear, Ariana clutched the man’s sleeve and tried to regain her footing.
As she looked up to thank her rescuer, she found him to be a familiar face.
She exclaimed, “It’s you, Dr.
Chadwick!”
Mitchel wore a serious frown, resembling an elderly scholar deep in thought.
“Where is your husband? How could he allow you, a pregnant woman with a mobility issue, to roam around here?” ©
Embarrassed, Ariana found Mitchel’s straightforwardness unchanged.
Preferring not to discuss her personal affairs, she offered an excuse, “I just stepped out for some fresh air.
I didn’t expect the difficulty of maneuvering a wheelchair.
”
“Did you come here alone?” Mitchel assisted her back into the wheelchair and readjusted its settings.
“If you’re not familiar with the wheelchair, it would be safer to control it manually.
”