Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 408: Cole Vaughn Arrives in Aethelgard
Cole Vaughn shook his head.
"You and Quincy Goodman are quite alike."
"I’m a director, and also a screenwriter. I understand better than anyone what kind of person the character I create is, so from the first moment I saw you, I was sure."
"You’re absolutely perfect for this role."
Selena Kensington said this last part with some helplessness.
"I suppose you’ve seen that the casting for ’Butterfly Flame’ started a while ago, but I’ve stalled because of the role of Quincy Goodman."
"If you hadn’t appeared, and if there weren’t a suitable candidate in the circle, I would have considered giving up on this project."
Actually, among the actors, there are some Selena recognizes, but they’ve already filled up their schedules.
Cole Vaughn was slightly dazed upon hearing Selena’s words, seemingly not expecting Selena to be this kind of person.
He had met many directors, most of whom would compromise and accept various demands to boost their box office sales.
But Selena was different, perhaps because she didn’t need to.
She had powerful support behind her enabling her to do what she loved.
After speaking, Selena didn’t expect Cole Vaughn to respond.
She connected her Bluetooth headset and called Lea Dutton, asking her to wait in the office.
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Selena Kensington and Cole Vaughn arrived at Stardust Entertainment.
As soon as they entered Stardust Entertainment, many of the employees looked over curiously.
Looking at Selena... and the Cole Vaughn following behind her.
In their eyes, there was a hint of surprise and gossip.
The director actually brought a fresh face here???
Many of the young women were captivated by Cole Vaughn’s appearance.
"Oh my god!... Immortal-level looks!"
"Ahhh, isn’t he a little wolf cub!!!"
"Sister, go for it! Brother, look at me!"
"Today is another day of dragging down Stardust’s overall looks!"
"Where did Director Kensington find this newcomer?! I’m so thrilled!!"
Selena ignored the gossip from the employees.
She first sent a message to Lea Dutton, asking her to directly take the script to Hugh Kensington’s office, then headed to the floor where Hugh Kensington was located with Cole Vaughn.
’Ding’.
The elevator doors opened, and Selena was the first to step out.
She happened to encounter Hugh Kensington’s secretary.
"Where is your President?"
She asked.
"Miss Kensington? The President is currently in his office."
The secretary, who was originally looking down at the documents in her hand, lifted her head upon hearing this and replied to Selena.
Selena nodded, "Thank you."
After speaking, she led Cole Vaughn to Hugh Kensington’s office.
’Knock knock’.
"Come in." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
This time, she went to Hugh Kensington’s office, fearing a repeat of the awkward situation last time, she knocked first.
Upon hearing Hugh Kensington’s voice, Selena entered.
"Hugh."
She called out first.
Hugh Kensington originally thought it was the secretary delivering documents but didn’t expect it to be his sister entering.
Moreover, there was a stranger following behind.
Hugh Kensington furrowed his brow slightly and stood up, walking over.
"Sister, who is he?"
Hugh couldn’t quite pinpoint what feeling he had towards the man accompanying Selena.
He sensed danger emanating from this man, a perilous and indifferent presence embedded in his very bones.
His eyes held undisguised harshness and detachment.
Selena smiled and introduced the two, "This is Cole Vaughn, whom I’ve mentioned to you before—Mr. Vaughn, this is my brother and also the President of Stardust Entertainment, Hugh Kensington."
Under Selena’s gaze, the two shook hands symbolically.
"Hello."
"Pleasure to meet you."
Just as the two got acquainted, Lea Dutton arrived.
"Sister, the script."
Lea handed the script to Selena.
Selena nodded and handed the script to Cole Vaughn.
Lea, seeing Cole Vaughn, was somewhat surprised, "Sister, he is..."
Because previously at the banquet in Sylva, Lea and Selena were seated separately, so Lea didn’t know of Cole Vaughn.
"This is Cole Vaughn, an actor I met previously in Sylva who suits the role of Quincy Goodman quite well."
Selena explained to her.
"Sylva..."
Lea heard Sylva and a hint of aversion flashed in her eyes, as they were chased down there before.
As Cole Vaughn took the script Selena handed over, he began to look through it.
After hearing Lea mention Sylva, a subtle change flickered in his downcast eyes.
There were people from The Celestial Division beside her...
Cole Vaughn read while Selena explained the significance of the character to him.
"Quincy Goodman isn’t an absolute antagonist, but he’s not a good person either."
"Human nature is complex, and Quincy Goodman exists to highlight this complexity."
"He’s the deposed Crown Prince of Karth, and logically, he should despise Karth. But he doesn’t, even when he’s exposed and dies under a barrage of arrows, he still leaves many back roads for Karth."
"Even in death, he delays Karth’s downfall by at least two months. In his heart, the people of Karth still reside."
"Yet, we can’t call him a good person—he climbed to the pinnacle of power using any means necessary. Training assassins, executing entire families that opposed him or were dissatisfied, even killing his own mentor, the old State Preceptor."
Quincy Goodman is a traitorous minister that sowed chaos in the imperial court, but simultaneously, he’s a person who cared for the common folk.
Facing his failure, he chose calm acceptance.
Even at the moment of his demise, his heart finally relaxed completely.
Throughout his life, he was tormented by the pursuit of power.
Only at the moment of death, did he dare to let go.
Once Selena finished speaking, she noticed Lea’s shoulders were shaking beside her.
"?"
Selena looked over, puzzled.
Lea lifted her head, her voice choked with emotion, "Why does Quincy Goodman have to die, sob sob sob!!!"
The promise was meant to be a happily ever after!!!
Just hearing Selena talk about Quincy Goodman, Lea felt she had already become a fan.
"..."
Selena found herself unable to answer this question.
Cole Vaughn browsed swiftly, and shortly after Selena finished, he had already gone through the entire script.
When he lifted his head, a hint of surprise flickered in Selena’s eyes, "You’ve finished reading?"
Cole Vaughn nodded.
"How does it feel, does the role interest you?"
Selena asked with interest.
The other two in the room also looked at Cole Vaughn.
After all, if Cole Vaughn declined to play this role, Selena would truly abandon this project.
"I can play this role, but that’s all I can commit to."
Under the gaze of three people, Cole Vaughn stated.
"What do you mean?"
Selena inquired.
"I’ve already terminated my contract with the original company."
Upon hearing this, Selena realized why she hadn’t received word of Cole Vaughn participating in the casting.
The other party had already terminated the contract with the agency, and strictly speaking, he was no longer part of the entertainment circle.
"Here’s what we’ll do: you only need to sign a temporary contract, and once the filming for this movie ends, it will be over."
"During this period, Stardust can equip you with a manager, an assistant, etc."
Selena thought about it and said.
Cole Vaughn slightly shook his head, "I don’t need them."
Selena raised her eyebrows upon hearing this.
She joked, "Sometimes I genuinely wonder why you ever joined the entertainment circle."
Even though he had excellent physical attributes, his reclusive and indifferent nature seemed rather unsuited for the entertainment world.
