The Villain Mom Awakens — Going Viral by Parenting on a Reality Show-Chapter 364 - 363: The Release of "Youth
’That greedy, disgusting woman actually wants my shares? In her dreams! I won’t let her get away with it. I definitely won’t...’
Nathaniel Lynch’s eyes were bloodshot from the alcohol.
He wouldn’t let her get away with it. He absolutely wouldn’t let her succeed...
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The online storm, no matter how intense, had no effect on Naomi Kenway’s life. "Super Mom" had issued a statement yesterday announcing they had terminated their contract with Renee Jennings and would be pursuing legal action for compensation. Due to the incident with Renee Jennings, the filming date for the eighth episode would be postponed while the production team searched for a more suitable celebrity.
A surge of satisfaction washed over Naomi Kenway at the thought of never having to see Renee Jennings’s disgusting face again.
Meanwhile, the movie "Youth" had been released nationwide as scheduled. Its box office performance was climbing steadily, and it was on track to be a contender for this year’s top film awards.
Naomi Kenway had been prepared for audience criticism, but to her surprise, she was met with a wave of positive reviews. Her assistant, Summers, told her that video edits featuring her had also gone viral on short-video platforms, and Naomi’s acting had received unanimous praise from viewers.
Opening her phone, Naomi Kenway saw that on a professional movie rating platform, netizens had given "Youth" a high score of 9.2.
[This movie is amazing! Naomi Kenway’s performance was especially impressive! It’s a film well worth watching! Director Ruby Preston’s work is as high-quality as ever!]
[Before this movie came out, there was a popular challenge going around: if you could last five minutes watching Naomi Kenway’s acting, you won. I eagerly brought my friends to try it, but who would’ve thought... the surprise Naomi gave us was just too big. Her acting has improved so much, she holds her own even among a cast of veteran actors! Chloe’s entrepreneurial journey is so inspiring. Compared to the main female lead, who’s always torn and struggling with her feelings, I much prefer the storyline of the third female lead, Chloe. She’s such a strong, inspiring female character! After watching, I have only one takeaway: making money is what matters most! Money won’t make you cry, and if it does, it’s tears of joy!]
[I went in with a ’let’s just see’ attitude. Because Naomi Kenway was in it, I’d always been skeptical about the movie’s quality. Turns out, I was totally wrong. All I can say about the leap in Naomi’s acting talent is... it’s terrifyingly good!!]
[Jude Shepherd and Yara Preston truly live up to their titles as Best Actor and Best Actress—their performances were as solid as ever! The part where the male lead goes abroad had me bawling my eyes out. I can’t believe they still broke up after everything they went through. It’s so sad. There are four couples in the movie, and only Chloe and Theodore Rhodes got a happy ending (HE). The other three all had bad endings (BE) in one way or another. But I guess that emotional imperfection is the true meaning of the title, "Youth"! I’m already planning to rewatch it!]
[Who’s the actor that plays Theodore Rhodes? He’s so handsome. Is he a rookie actor? He looks really young.] 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
[I came to watch this for Nina, and I have only one thought after finishing: she’s incredible! How can someone be beautiful, rich, AND talented? She’s got all the good traits, how are us normal people supposed to live?!]
[I always thought the official clips they released earlier were doctored, but wow, Naomi Kenway’s performance was truly unexpected!]
[Thank god she changed her agent, otherwise I can’t imagine how long Naomi Kenway would have been held back. Good thing that true talent always shines through.]
[As a fan, I’m so moved after watching. Is our Nina’s era finally here?]
[Hasn’t Naomi Kenway’s era already arrived? Can you even find a bigger female star than her right now?]
[Naomi Kenway—a woman I can’t even find an angle to hate on!]
...
Scrolling through the comments, Naomi Kenway couldn’t help but smile.
’It feels really good to be recognized like this.’
Her phone rang. It was Laura Grant, her voice full of mirth. "Nicole, I have some good news!"
Naomi Kenway’s heart unconsciously sped up. She knew that any opportunity Laura Grant approved of was bound to be a good one.
"What is it?"
"Director Paul Grant sent an invitation. He wants you to play the female lead in his new movie, ’Phoenix Fire.’ It’s a spy thriller. I’ve read the script, and it’s very high-caliber; it’ll definitely be an awards contender. The movie caused a huge sensation when its adaptation was first announced. I think Paul Grant must have given this a lot of thought before extending the offer. This is a real acknowledgment of your talent." Laura Grant’s voice was filled with admiration.
"Paul Grant?"
"Yes, Paul Grant. He’s one of the four great directors in the entertainment industry, right up there with Ruby Preston. I’ve met him a few times—he’s incredibly talented in person!"
Hearing this, Naomi Kenway felt a thrill of excitement. "That really is great news."
Laura Grant laughed. "It is. A lot of directors have been extending olive branches since ’Youth’ was released. I’ve been carefully screening them for a while, and ’Phoenix Fire’ is an excellent film. I’ve already scheduled a meeting with Director Paul Grant. We’ll meet with him the day after tomorrow to discuss the movie in detail."
"Okay," Naomi Kenway replied.
Good news really does lift the spirits. Naomi Kenway couldn’t help but hum a little tune as she picked out a dress from her closet. She had to get ready to continue filming for Rhys Quinn’s music video soon.
She had initially worried that Rhys Quinn would be difficult to work with. After all, Laura Grant had said he was strict and temperamental. But after collaborating for the past two days, she found that Rhys was actually a great person. His strictness stemmed from his dedication. He would be critical during the recording session, but afterward, he’d apologize to the entire crew and treat everyone to a meal.
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In the recording studio, Rhys Quinn’s long fingers tapped against the black and white keys, his eyes closed in a look of rapt enchantment.
He’d had a new burst of inspiration in the last few days. He had always been a willful person. Even over his manager’s objections, he insisted on replacing the intro to the first half of the song. He didn’t care about the extra effort or production costs; his perfectionistic nature drove him to tweak and adjust it again and again.
The image of a wine-red dress skirt flashed in his mind. His fingers quickened, and an even more lighthearted, beautiful melody poured from the piano.
As the final note faded, Rhys Quinn opened his eyes.
The crisp sound of applause rang out. Rhys Quinn frowned and looked over, only to freeze a moment later. "What are you doing here?"
Naomi Kenway smiled and walked over. "Didn’t you ask me to come?"
"Oh, right."
Naomi Kenway asked, "What did you need me for?"
"There is something." Rhys Quinn, who was usually so self-assured and never sought others’ opinions, hesitated for a rare moment. He asked uneasily, "You heard that just now, right? It’s the revised intro. What do you think?"
Naomi Kenway thought for a moment, then her lips curved into a smile. "It’s stunning. Compared to your usual style, you could even call it subversive. The intro sounds very sweet. Are you changing it into a love song?"
