Chapter 60


    [Xan, have you arrived at schoot yet?]


    [Xan, how is the thesis revision?)


    [Xan, why didn’t you reply to my message? I was worried about you.]


    The incessant buzz of texts from Matthew had Xanthea tossing her phone aside in irritation when


    suddenly her ringtone red.


    Tm kinda swamped right now.”


    “Xan. are you super busy?”


    It was Oliver on the other end, and Xanthea quickly changed her tune, “Oh, Uncle! Not too busy. I


    thought it was a telemarketer.”


    Ah, I’ve got a bit of a thing to discuss today.”


    “What’s up, Uncle? Justy it on me, I’m all ears!”


    *Director Hawthorne is shooting a music video to promote the uing festival. It’s a big deal, filled


    with A–list celebrities. It’s a golden chance for neers to get some spotlight! We need someone to


    y the ‘Queen of Pop‘ and I immediately thought of you. After your win on The Masked Singer, you’ve


    be quite the sensation online, nearly ten million followers on Twitter! Director Hawthorne is quite


    impressed with you!”


    After hearing him out, Xanthea refused immediately, “Uncle, that stint on ‘The Masked Singer‘ was just


    a spur of the moment thing. I’m not looking to break into the scene. Please don’t set up any gigs for


    me. I’m not interested, and I can’t act.”


    “It’s just a music video, love. Your personal shots won’t take more than five minutes, no lines to


    memorize, no acting needed. Just follow the director’s cues, and post–production will handle the rest!”


    “But…”


    “Xan, do it as a favor for me, would you? Remember the hustle I went through for your appearance at


    The Masked Singer‘?”


    “Fine.”


    “Oh, you’re an angel! I’ll send you the details soon. Make sure you’re there day after tomorrow, on


    time!”


    Hanging up, Oliver sighed deeply.


    Oliver had navigated the entertainment industry for years and his ultimate dream was to mentor a


    superstar. Despite his efforts, the talents in hispany always seemed just shy of that breakout


    potential.


    Seeing Xanthea on stage that day, he believed he’d found his star.


    Now at the Elevation Building on the day of the shoot,


    In the makeup room, assistant Wendy burst in, whispering excitedly to the star in the chair, Isabe,


    “Isabe, have you heard? Judy has been reced. The new actress is on her way here!”


    “Really?” Isabe stopped dabbing lip balm in surprise. “Someone managed to oust the industry’s


    darling?”Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


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    “I know, right? It’s a dog–eat–dog world. Finally, someone’s put Judy in her ce! She’s been so


    arrogant, unting her connections. Thinking she could overshadow you, a mere singer–turned–actress


    wanting the lead in a music video? She even had several haute couture gowns ready to outshine


    everyone!”


    “Apparently, she spent a fortune and got reced before even stepping on set. Must be fuming now!”


    Laughter filled the room as Isabe admired her fiery red lips in the mirror, “I’m curious about this


    recement. Who could she possibly be?”