Chapter 165


    Chapter 165


    The challenge of this scene was that the queen still appeared gentle and well-mannered in front of


    everyone. She couldn’t be too exaggerated in her performance, or her true identity would be revealed


    too soon. At the same time, she needed to leave subtle hints for the audience to feel a sense of horror


    when her true intentions wereter revealed


    The queen was one of the most brilliant characters in the y. On one hand, she endured the pain of


    sharing her husband with other women. On the other hand, she had to show the grace of a queen, not


    losing herposure even when facing the pain of losing a child.


    Always mindful of her duty as a mother to the kingdom, the queen numbed herself with the king’s


    emotionless love, carefully restraining her own feelings. However, when she discovered that the king


    had fallen in love with the heroine, her long-held beliefs crumbled, and hatred born from betrayal


    surged in her heart.


    This love-hate rtionship was the greatest charm of the character


    Celeste took a deep breath and instantly got into character.


    As soon as she began, those who had been ying with their phones suddenly stopped and looked at


    her


    Celeste waspletely immersed in the role. Her every move was so natural that, even without props,


    you could tell what she was doing


    Her lines were clear and her emotions were just right. Particrly in the details, her smile while coaxing


    the prince to sleep was increasingly chilling.


    However, until knowing she was the antagonist, her smile seemed perfectly normal.


    After her performance, the room was silent


    Zach said, “Let’s hear your thoughts.”


    Everyone exchanged nces before letting the assistant director share his opinion.


    The assistant director said, “Her performance was not bad, but the actress might be a bit too young to


    handle such a role”


    Zach rested his thumb on his chin, deep in thought


    This was indeed a practical concern. The original choice for the queen was a 30-something actress


    with a mature and experienced demeanor, making people feel she has a lot of stories to tell.


    Celeste, on the other hand, was too beautiful. Wherever she stood, people always noticed her face


    first. This was an advantage for an actress but also a fatal w


    Her stunning appearance could inadvertently make the audience overlook her acting skills.


    A teacher oncemented on Celeste’s looks, saying that her beauty might make her famous, but it


    could also limit her development.


    Celeste had always been unwilling to ept this. In college, while others were busy dating, she was


    busy taking care of her mother and studying. However, she married Liam before she had a chance to


    prove herself


    Now that this issue was brought up again, Celeste seemed very calm.


    After a moment of silence, Zach asked, “When you heard her lines just now, did you think she was too


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    Everyone was at a loss for words.


    Celeste’s lines were nearly wless, from pronunciation and intonation to the handling of emotional


    intensity. She even showed greater depth in the details than the original actress.


    But obviously, Celeste wasn’t the ideal candidate in these people’s minds.


    Someone said, “I just checked her resume, and there’s no work experience at all. It’s a bit risky to let a


    newbie with no experience y such an important role, isn’t it?”


    At this point, Lorinda also chimed in, “Mr. Miller, this role is almost as important as the female lead. I


    don’t think it’s quite right to have someone so green y this crucial role.”


    Zach nced at her and asked, “So do you have a better suggestion?”


    Lorinda immediately replied, “Sydney. We’ve worked together before, and she’s got decent acting


    chops, plus a decent fan base. She’s also really interested in the role. Maybe we could give her a


    shot?”