Viewers used to seeing CEO male leads and fresh-faced heroine female leads were instantly drawn to Leslie Howard, a heroine who dares to love and hate with flair.
Although she seems a bit mischievous, she is undeniably beautiful.
And what's wrong with having a bit of cunning, as long as she isn't harming others behind their backs? Her intentions are all displayed on her face.
Isn't it just ambition to climb higher? She has the strength and ability to do so, why not?
The main point is, Leslie Howard brought something unique to the character of Grace Smith.
Originally in the screenwriter's hands, Grace was a character driven by self-interest, a heroine with vile ambitions, but Leslie portrayed her as someone who speaks her mind, without pretense, and full of charisma.
Additionally, when Leslie acted alongside David Redington, he was handsome and she was beautiful.
