Chapter 88 A Tough Decision
Since things have come this far, there’s no other choice…
“So what you’re saying is, if I drop out, you’ll stay in the movie?” Milly asked expressionlessly.
Oliver responded promptly. “Yeah.”
Milly replied, “Alright then. I’ll talk to the director about quitting the role. I hope you keep your word and show some professional integrity. Don’t cause unnecessary trouble for the crew,”
Her voice was soft but clear enough for Oliver to hear every word.
Oliver’s fingers paused on his game. By the time he snapped out of it, she was already gone. Could she be quitting?
Being chosen by Mr. Hawkins was a dream come true for so many people. Would she be willing to let it go?
Or maybe she’s just putting on an act in front of me and will complain to the director later?
Hmm… Given my years of experience in the entertainment industry, the latter seemed way more likely
The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. Oliver couldn’t help but snicker. Then, with a swift tap on his phone, the screen went black. When it lit up again, it showed the film set with Mr. Hawkins’s expression visible.
Mr. Hawkins was fuming, his face beet red, and furrowed his eyebrows. He radiated an intense aura. If Oliver had been there, Alan would have slapped him without hesitation.
“That j*rk thinks the show can’t go on without him? Does he want to replace you? In his dreams! I handpicked you myself. Who does he think he is? I’m going to find him right now and see who gave him
the nerve!”
Milly knew Mr. Hawkins would be angry, but she hadn’t expected him to be this furious. She quickly stepped in to calm him down. “Mr. Hawkins, please take a deep breath. This isn’t the time to act harshly. We need to focus on the bigger picture.
“The role of Oliver has been announced online. If he is suddenly replaced, neither his fans nor the fans of the original work will be able to accept it. This will have a certain impact on our box office, which is not
worth the loss.
“As for the role of Giselle that I’m playing, it hasn’t been announced or promoted yet, so replacing me won’t cause much of a stir. I can still step in as a dance double for the dance scenes, and Michelle can take over the acting parts. She’s got acting experience and has worked with Oliver before, so it should be fine.”
Michelle, who was standing nearby, widened her eyes in surprise and pointed at herself in disbelief. “Me?”
Milly smiled and nodded. “You are capable of doing it.”
She always had a feeling that Michelle had some unfounded hostility towards her, and just now she remembered that Ken’s sister was Michelle!
It seemed that Ken had been looking for trouble with her before because she had taken away his sister’s role…
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She remembered that Michelle seemed to have posted on Twitter about her before. However, netizens at that time agreed with Michelle playing the role of Giselle. So, it seemed like replacing her with Michelle might not be a bad idea after all.
Milly’s statement was affirmative.
Upon hearing this, Michelle didn’t respond positively. Instead, she awkwardly turned her head away.
She admitted that she had indeed considered snatching this role before, and not getting selected had left her feeling somewhat resentful. But now, when Milly suddenly offered her the role, she didn’t seem happy at all.
Alan scratched his bald head irritably. If only things were that simple!
If Milly leaves, what about the 2 billion investment?
Choosing between 2 billion and fan pressure is tough.
After a moment of silence, Alan gritted his teeth, seemingly making a huge decision. He slammed the table decisively. “If he wants to terminate the contract, then so be it! I’m not going to cater to him anymore! I refuse to believe that we can’t finish this movie without him!
“Michael, contact the previous backup actors, see who’s available, and ask them to come over quickly.”
The assistant director quickly replied, “Okay”
Milly didn’t expect Mr. Hawkins to make such a decision. A hint of surprise flashed across her face. “Mr. Hawkins…”
Seemingly aware of her thoughts, Mr. Hawkins raised his hand to interrupt her. “Don’t overthink it. Just focus on your role and let the crew handle the rest.”
After so many years in the industry, he had seen directors threaten actors, investors threaten directors, but never actors threatening directors!
He had seen it all.
Let them rant if they want. These are the parts of making money. You shouldn’t give up the opportunity to earn money just to avoid criticism or backlash.
Seeing this, Oliver on the other end of the phone raised an eyebrow, his face indifferent. Whether he acted or not didn’t matter to him at all. Either he left, or that girl left. As long as they didn’t work together, it’s all good.
At this time, his manager, Robin, walked in.
Seeing Oliver lying lazily on the sofa, scrolling through his phone, Robin let out a long sigh. “Alright, your desire has been fulfilled. The director just informed us. If you opt out of the role, feel free to do so. The studio will manage the contractual issues with them
Oliver gave a nonchalant “Hmm.”
But Robin was still holding back. He poured a glass of water and handed it to Oliver, nagging. “Seriously.
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dude. Such a great opportunity, top–notch movie production, even the director is at the pinnacle of the industry. And we’re just going to let it slip through our fingers like that? What a waste.”
Taking the glass of water, Oliver took a leisurely sip. “What’s there to regret? The real pity would be if Jonathan outperformed me. Now, that would be a shamel”
After conducting some investigation, Oliver found out that the actor Jonathan, with whom he was currently working, was highly esteemed for his acting skills. Being defeated by him was out of the question. It would be incredibly embarrassing.
Robin couldn’t help but feel helpless about Oliver’s strong desire for victory. “Where did this grudge against Jonathan come from? Fans fighting is one thing, but you’re getting into it too?”
They did have some clashes. Both being internet celebrities, there was bound to be some competition for resources. But with their fan base and positions, any competition should be harmless. It’s puzzling why they still clash like this.
Oliver clenched his jaw tightly and responded icily, ‘Once enemies, always enemies!”
Robin shrugged and responded casually, “Okay, whatever you want.”
Taking a sip of water, Oliver glanced at his phone, where Mr. Hawkins and Milly were discussing shooting details. It seemed like the director wouldn’t change his mind. He shrugged it off.
As he was preparing to leave the surveillance screen, his attention was suddenly drawn to something, causing his eyes to widen in shock, as if he had encountered something eerie.
“Pffi… “Water from his mouth burst out involuntarily, leading to a series of coughs.
