Chapter 160


    “Benjamin, you made it.”


    Kevin rose from behind the camera, “Everything’s set up for the shoot. Just waiting for everyone to get


    here and we’ll be rolling. I’m thrilled to be working with you on this one!”


    “Director Smith, you’re too kind.” Benjamin smiled, “To be able to work with you, such an illustrious


    director in the industry, I feel honored. By the way, where’s Xan? She’s got the big opening scene


    today.”


    “She just called; said she’ll be here in ten minutes. She should be here soon.”


    “Great, I’ll wait for her in the lounge.”


    As Benjamin made his way to the temporary actors‘ lounge, April approached him, extending her hand.


    shyly, “Hello, Benjamin, I’m April from Starlight Media. I’m ying Vivian in this movie, and I’ve been a


    huge fan of yours for years!”


    “Hello.”


    Benjamin gave her a slight nod but didn’t take her hand, leaving April to awkwardly retract her own.


    She pressed on, “I have a scene with youter, my first time acting with my idol. I’m a bit nervous.


    Could we possibly run lines together?”


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    “Don’t be nervous. Just treat it with calm.”


    Benjamin’s eyes scanned the lounge for a ce to sit. April quickly pulled out a chair, next to her, but


    he headed straight for another spot, where a namete read “Xanthea“.


    True to his reputation, he kept his distance from fellow cast members, particrly actresses. His


    professionalism was probably why he’d managed a scandal–free career over the decades.


    Still, April wasn’t easily dissuaded. Catching up to him, she ventured cautiously, “Benjamin, I’m ying


    Vivian this time, and we’ll have many scenes together, and I know you expect a lot from your co–stars.


    I’m worried I haven’t grasped the script thoroughly and might not meet your standards. Could I buy you


    lunch and get some pointers?”


    She used the script as a pretext, yet Benjamin still declined, “If the director cast you, he believes you’re


    the right fit. If you’re unsure about something, the scriptwriter might be the better person to ask.”


    Rejected thrice, April stood awkwardly, unsure whether to stay or go.


    Assistant Jason, used to seeing actresses trying to make an impression, was about tointervene when


    Xanthea arrived.


    *Ben!”


    “Xan!” Benjamin’s face lit up as he saw her; he stood, pulling out a chair, “You’re here: Come, have a


    seat.”


    “Thanks. Amte again?”


    “Not at all, just got here too.”


    Xanthea had barely sat down when she noticed April standing off to the side. She got up to greet her,


    “Hi, I’m Xanthea from Oli–hea Media.”


    Hi I’m April, ying Vivian.


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    April was still reeling from the cold shoulder when she was taken aback by Benjamin’s evident warmth


    towards Xanthea. Was it because she was the lead actress?


    “Xan, you’ve got a big scene today- the mall shootout. It’s Phoenix’s first appearance and it’s a doozy


    with all the action. Are you ready?”


    “Yeah.” Xanthea nodded, “I’ve done a lot of research and even took some lessons. Should be good.”


    “Actual filming is different from rehearsal and watching films, especially fight scenes. It’s easy to get


    hurt. if you’re not careful.” He opened the script on the table,ying it out in front of her, “Let’s go over


    some safety points before we start shooting.”