A Sister’s Betrayal, a Lover’s Lie (Vol.1)
Copyright© 2025 by Nologic
Chapter 5: The Second Female Lead Role
Because it was rush hour, the traffic was terrible, and Selena arrived very late.
Janice and Susie came out of the interview building, smiling happily, surrounded by people congratulating them.
From a distance, Susie saw Selena sweating and looked at her just like she did five years ago — with cold, sharp eyes, like looking down on an ant.
Susie got into the nanny’s car and left proudly. But Selena didn’t go after her. Instead, she ran quickly into the building.
“It’s not too late yet!”
Halfway through running, Selena bumped into a group of people laughing and chatting — they were the judges for the drama “The World.”
“Sorry I’m late!” Selena said, bowing deeply.
The judges exchanged unhappy looks. No one likes being late.
The assistant director said sternly, “The audition’s over. Why rush here now? Young people these days are so unreliable!”
“I’m not here to audition for the female lead,” Selena said.
“Oh? Then what role are you here for?” the screenwriter asked with interest.
“I’m here to audition for the second female lead — Meng Changge. As far as I know, you didn’t find a suitable candidate last time,” Selena said, lifting her chin confidently.
The room fell silent for at least five seconds. The assistant director who had been rude straightened up, surprised.
Everyone stared at Selena — her red lips, white teeth, long black hair down to her waist, and her bright red dress with a collar. The strong color didn’t hide her beauty; instead, it made her stand out.
She stood quietly, like a mysterious spirit in a misty forest — like a fox that had practiced magic for thousands of years. Her deep, bright eyes drew people in, as if inviting them into a beautiful dream. She looked both otherworldly and clear-eyed.
“What’s your name?” Director Guo Qisheng finally spoke, breaking the silence.
“Selena.”
Director Guo exchanged looks with the assistant director, screenwriter, and producer. Then he said, “I think I remember you. Aren’t you with Empire Entertainment? Go back and prepare. The second female lead role will be yours! We’ll notify you when filming starts.”
“Thank you, director! I will prepare well!” Selena bowed and thanked them.
Selena’s goal was the second female lead from the beginning.
She had spent three full months studying Meng Changge’s personality and feelings, trying her best to impress the judges with just one look.
Though there were many challenges, she finally succeeded.
After Selena left, Director Guo sighed, “It’s so hard to find someone like this, and it didn’t take much effort to get her. Though she’s signed with Empire, her reputation isn’t great. I didn’t take her seriously when she auditioned for the lead role under those conditions, but I didn’t expect she’d be even more beautiful in person.”
Screenwriter Ye Linglong couldn’t hide her excitement. “The most important thing is her temperament. Her eyes just now were perfect. Before Meng Changge became a disaster, she was a strong, honorable female general. She can be coquettish but must never be vulgar — always pure and noble. The other actresses acted like they were brothel courtesans, and it drove me crazy!”
“Hahaha, don’t be angry! Isn’t this just what you wanted?”
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At the same time, at the First People’s Hospital of City B,
The ward where Rick was staying was crowded.
The little boy curled up on the windowsill, bare feet hanging, too restless to calm down no matter what the doctors and nurses said.
Saul tried to soothe him gently, but Rick didn’t believe him at all, not even as his uncle.
With no other options, Saul quickly called Daniel back from his company meeting.
“Brother, you’re here! Your little treasure suddenly went berserk!”
“What happened?” Daniel asked in a deep voice.