Chapter 79: Chapter 79: He Is Her Greatest Attraction

“That’s right,” Director Keane nodded.

’Seth Quinn…’ Clara Grant seethed inwardly. ’He’s actually stooping to this? Even getting Director Keane to persuade me personally? Does he want to marry me that badly?’

’The only reason he wants to marry me is—just like he said—because his body desires her? Is he really paying such a steep price, even shelving his company’s film project, just to satisfy some physical urge? His body must be made of gold, huh?’

“Director Keane, I’m sorry, you’ve misunderstood. He and I aren’t…”

Clara Grant wanted to explain, but Liam Keane didn’t seem to want to listen. “Miss Grant, regardless of the situation, for the sake of the bigger picture, you should make up with President Quinn. I’m begging you. On behalf of ’A Lifetime of Splendor’ and the entire cast and crew, I’m begging you.”

His words made it difficult for Clara Grant to refuse, but she couldn’t just nod and agree.

While she hesitated, Liam Keane had already pulled a binder from his bag and pressed it into her hands. “This is the script for ’A Lifetime of Splendor.’ Take a look. Tina may not be the lead, but she’s definitely a standout character. I’m sure you’ll love her.”

Clara Grant was forced to take the script. She glanced at it, sighed to herself, and looked up at Liam Keane. “Director Keane, I haven’t even auditioned, and I’ve never acted in a film before. Based on looks alone, you’re so sure I’m the most suitable choice? Are you certain I can play Tina well?”

“When casting, the first thing is to find a similar look and disposition. Having no prior acting experience is fine; acting skills can be honed over time.

“Even if you truly can’t act, I can train you until you can. Besides, you’re a third-year student in the acting department at The Nymphaea. I’m confident you have a certain degree of fundamental skill. You haven’t spent the last three years studying for nothing.

“What’s more, I still trust President Quinn’s judgment. Miss Grant, what do you think…?”

Liam Keane’s words trailed off as he stared at Clara Grant.

Seeing the expectant look in Liam Keane’s eyes, Clara Grant couldn’t bear to refuse him. But after two seconds of silence, she still held the script out to him and said apologetically, “I’m sorry, Director Keane.”

’Although she desperately wanted this opportunity, the price was her lifelong marriage. She didn’t think it was a fair trade.’

Liam Keane didn’t take the script. Instead, he spoke again. “Miss Grant, I don’t know why you’ve never acted before, but I believe that everyone who studies acting has a deep-seated desire to perform. Even if it’s not for fame and fortune, it’s to prove something to yourself—to prove that your years of study weren’t in vain.

“Besides, ’A Lifetime of Splendor’ has such a fantastic production team. I won’t boast about my directing, but my reputation in the industry is solid, at least. Plus, you have Miles Quinn and Faye Jennings as the male and female leads. They may be young, but they’re both popular idols and powerhouse actors. We also have several veteran actors on board.

“Can you really bear to miss out on such a great opportunity to work with them?”

Clara Grant hesitated again. When she heard that Miles Quinn was playing the male lead, her fingers tightened noticeably around the script.

Undeniably, Miles Quinn was the biggest draw for her.

’She hoped to work with Miles Quinn. Even if he was the untouchable male lead and she was just a minor supporting character, in her heart, just being in the same production would bring them much closer.’

’But…’

Clara Grant bit her lip lightly. The hand holding the script slowly pulled back as she began to speak hesitantly, “I…”

She had just gotten one word out when she was interrupted by her phone ringing in her bag.

Clara Grant murmured an “Excuse me” to Liam Keane and took out her phone. Seeing the word “Mom” on the screen, she furrowed her brow in confusion and answered the call.

After listening to Skylar Hayes speak a few frantic words on the phone, Clara Grant shot to her feet, her voice filled with obvious panic. “What? …I’ll be right there.”

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