Contract Marriage: Let's Make It Real, Mrs. Sterling!-Chapter 257: Filming

Mia Sutton has been with the crew for some time, and every time Cameron Grant encounters Jensen Sterling at the company, his expression isn’t great.

What can he do? His wife is too passionate about her career, and he can’t even see her face for a whole day.

Since Jensen Sterling is only making a guest appearance, his time with the crew certainly isn’t extensive, especially when he doesn’t have any scenes to shoot.

At first, when he visited a few times, the director thought he had some issues; people would occasionally come to ask if he needed this or that.

And even when he did visit, Mia Sutton was completely focused on watching the filming.

Plus, he had a movie about to be released later, various promotional activities with the crew, and other random tasks, leaving no time to stick with the crew.

...

In the morning, Mia Sutton came out of the bedroom, hurriedly ate a bite of breakfast, picked up her bag, and packed her script along with some small trinkets. As she was dressing, the master bedroom door opened.

Jensen Sterling: "Mia, you’re leaving?"

Mia Sutton had just put a few of the lollipops she bought yesterday into her bag and answered without lifting her head.

"Yes, I have a scene today, need to go early."

Jensen Sterling was silent for a moment, then said, "Wait a bit, I’ll go too?"

Mia Sutton looked up this time, confusedly staring at Jensen Sterling, then saw a hint of helplessness flash across his face: "I have a scene today too."

Mia Sutton was stunned for two seconds, reached out to pat her own head: Oh right, it’s the final scene where Stacy Shields sacrifices herself, and Mr. Jensen is in it too, how could she forget?

Jensen Sterling looked at her, walked over, and lightly tapped her head, saying, "You’ve become muddle-headed from spending too much time with the crew."

Mia Sutton: "..."

Thinking back on her daily life during this period, it really seemed that way.

Jensen Sterling: "Sit and wait for me a bit, I’ll be quick."

Mia Sutton nodded and waited.

Jensen Sterling just went back to his room, grabbed the script, and on coming out, handed it to Mia Sutton, who took it and put it in her bag.

The two of them left the door.

When they arrived at the film set, there weren’t many people yet, just some scattered crew members and a few actors who had arrived.

When they saw Mia Sutton and Jensen Sterling come in together, they were surprised but didn’t think much of it, assuming it was a coincidence.

They greeted the pair warmly.

Mia Sutton and Jensen Sterling’s scenes were scheduled a bit later, and their makeup was rather complex.

So shortly after arriving on set, they began doing their makeup.

Although Mia Sutton’s costume had already been featured in a photoshoot, and many people had seen it, when they saw it again, they were still shocked.

It was truly stunning.

"Mia Sutton, I guarantee that today’s you can absolutely stun everyone."

Mia Sutton looked up, playfully blinked her eyes, and her hair ornaments swayed slightly with her movements, chiming like silver bells.

"Don’t praise me, I know I’m beautiful, if you keep praising, I’ll float away."

Mia Sutton had mingled well with the crew during this period and had built good relationships.

Everyone in the crew liked her, not just for her looks but also because she was articulate, hardworking, and devoid of the airs typical of newly risen stars.

She got along so well with the crew that she could even joke with the makeup artist.

But indeed, she was very beautiful.

When Mia Sutton finished her makeup and went out, the director was still shooting the previous scene.

She stood quietly to the side, as it was inconvenient to sit in her costume, and simply stood there.

Engrossed in watching, a voice suddenly sounded by her ear, softly: "Mia."

Mia Sutton: "Hmm?"

Instinctively lifting her head, she saw Jensen Sterling standing beside her, dressed in a dark robe embroidered with intricate patterns.

His long hair was held in place with a hairpin, and as the wind blew, their hair slightly intertwined.

"Water." Jensen Sterling held out a cup of water in front of her.

"Drink some now; there won’t be time once we start shooting."

"Oh." Mia Sutton responded quietly, took the water bottle, and drank a sip. Just as she was about to cap it, Jensen Sterling casually took it from her and drank a sip.

Mia Sutton: "..."

Before she could say anything, the previous scene had finished.

The director called out to her: "Melody, come over here, let me explain the scene to you."

Having just finished the previous scene, during the break, he still felt a bit uneasy, so he called Mia Sutton over to give her further directions.

Having worked with her over this period, he had grown fond of this younger actress, seeing her as talented, instinctive, yet humble.

He placed high hopes on her.

Initially, they struggled to find a suitable actress for Stacy Shields, even contemplating scaling back the character’s scenes, but now the director felt not only shouldn’t they cut it, but they should also shoot it well.

This scene might even become one of the most successful segments of the movie.

Though Mia Sutton had filmed several scenes before, they were relatively simple, but this scene was different—it was one of the climaxes for this character.

While the director explained the scene to Mia Sutton, she listened attentively. Toward the end, he caught sight of Jensen Sterling nearby.

Then he took Mia Sutton over to him.

He cheerfully said, "Jensen Sterling, guide the girl in this scene; this lass is quite good."

Jensen Sterling: "Yes, I will."

...

Soon, it was time to officially begin filming.

All the preparations were set, the director holding the intercom, eyes on the monitor, announced: "All in position... action!"

The clapperboard operator clapped the board, then quickly withdrew.

...

A sea of people knelt as far as the eye could see, all extras, with the people of the Celestial and Demonic Realms standing at the forefront.

Facing the closed temple doors.

Everyone outside the temple shouted in unison: "We implore the Goddess to come forth!"

"We implore the Goddess to come forth!"

One cry after another, each resounding! 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Inside the hall, the atmosphere was particularly chilly. A woman sat high above, exuding an aura like frost. Upon hearing the calls from outside, her long eyelashes trembled, and her eyes slowly opened.

Her eyes were a shade of violet, marking her demon heritage. As they opened, her gaze revealed no emotion whatsoever, chillingly so.

The voices outside continued, seeming as though they wouldn’t cease until she appeared.

After a while, the woman let out a light laugh, her voice clear and crisp, gracefully rising from her seat.

She adjusted the Jade Pendant hanging from her waist and then slowly walked toward the temple doors, her expression remarkably composed.

The camera followed her movements fluidly, the director signaling as he observed through the monitor, and the staff outside slowly pushed the doors open, revealing the woman’s silhouette against the light.