The audition site for the "Wandering Beyond the Horizon" crew:
The waiting hall for auditions was bustling, filled with a diverse group of young and beautiful girls, completely blocking the passage.
"Did you see Kiki Monroe's performance? I really didn't expect her acting skills as a newcomer to be so refined. I heard Director Morgan's eyes lit up! 'Luna' will undoubtedly be hers!"
"I know Kiki Monroe, she's normally very hard-working, just someone you can't help but like!"
"I used to dislike her because she is Maya Monroe's sister, but it turns out these two are worlds apart!"
...
Maya Monroe removed the sunglasses perched on her nose, casually surveying the environment around her, then picked up the juice from the nearby table and took a sip, leisurely swaying her fair ankle.
She had entered the novel world again.
This time she's in the world of: "The Pure White Flower Refuses to Lose"
The story is about Kiki Monroe, the small-town ingenue with an irresistible charm, brought back by the Monroe Family to bravely enter the entertainment industry. With her indomitable spirit and unyielding nature, she dazzles the world and eventually reverses fate to become a film queen, choosing the sweet love of the most powerful lead, Eric Rowe.
In this book, supporting characters exist solely to serve the protagonist, either as her fans or as stepping stones for her to trounce rivals.
Maya Monroe was lucky enough to become the latter.
The original character was Kiki's malicious sister, both foolish and pretentious, constantly comparing herself to Kiki, but invariably getting crushed until she was destitute, begging for food, with Kiki's kindness reportedly being the only reason she was spared.
After absorbing all the memories, Maya raised her head.
A pretty, delicate girl gracefully approached her, surrounded by several followers. It was the protagonist Kiki Monroe, the estranged younger sister of the original character.
She performed well, her face radiant: "Sister, I really didn't expect us to audition for the same role. Although I hope to get the role myself, I know your skills are exceptional. I'm certainly not your match, so I sincerely hope you succeed in the audition."
Her voice was gentle and soft, with a hint of magnanimous grace.
Maya's reputation for capability was well-known, and upon hearing Kiki remarking about her exceptional skills, people around couldn't help but snicker.
Maya's keen observation skills allowed her to detect the contempt hidden beneath Kiki's humble façade.
She remembered Kiki's persona as kind and strong, which intrigued her.
Maya's long eyelashes concealed the interest in her eyes. She raised her brows slightly, her captivating almond-shaped eyes instantly filled with coldness and contempt, and she spat out venomous words effortlessly.
"All talk, I don't need you to say that! What does a newbie like you have to compare with me?"
As a qualified cannon-fodder villainess, she certainly had to raise the hatred value for the protagonist to slap her face effectively.
Kiki choked, then covered her mouth with teary eyes, looking pitiful: "Sister, why... did I do something wrong?"
Maya sneered, aggressively arrogant: "Disliking you isn't acceptable? You're not money, who'd eagerly flock to you?"
Kiki didn't expect Maya to speak so harshly, her face flushed crimson with shame.
The surrounding people, bewitched by the protagonist's aura, instantly got displeased:
"How can you say that about Kiki, she's so nice?"
"Maya's acting is so poor, how can she talk about Kiki? No wonder this loser Maya is so obscure, just wait to be slapped! This role will definitely be Kiki's!"
...
Mission accomplished, Maya lazily ignored those little lackeys, returning directly to her luxurious seat and popping a cherry into her mouth. Not only were the cold seat cushions replaced with soft ones, but a table was set up next to it, filled with various drinks and fruits.
The original character did know how to enjoy herself.
Kiki seemed to realize staying was asking for trouble, and awkwardly led her entourage away.
Maya slowly finished the last sip of milk tea and tossed the bottle into a distant trash bin with precision.
Inside were already two burger wrappers.
Scott, the assistant, was tearful: "Miss Monroe, please eat less, or Ryan will kill me!"
Ryan Spencer is Maya Monroe's agent.
Scott knew Maya was willful, but she had never seen her eat so much in one go, demolishing quite a bit of fruit on the table and asking for delivery.
Maya chuckled: "He won't know if you don't tell him."
Her smile was exceptionally beautiful, the red mole on her nose captivating to the core.
Young Scott was transfixed by her smile, his face turning red.
Even though he knew Maya was malicious, enjoying causing trouble, at this moment he had to admit Maya's beauty was top-notch, rare even in the entertainment industry brimming with beauties.
"Number 136!"
It was Maya's turn.
Scott knew Maya well—her acting was poor and she didn't want to work hard, barely reading the script and reciting lines, remembering the protagonist's name was already commendable.
But no worries, Ryan's network was strong, and Maya's backing powerful; this was just a formality. If she didn't get the second lead, there were other options, since bringing investment into the crew had been arranged.
"Miss Monroe, don't be nervous, just do your best!"
Though doing her best probably wouldn't help her pass.
"...Hmm."
A perfunctory reply, Scott didn't even know if she heard him.
Once Maya left, Scott immediately hugged the prepared makeup kit to his chest.
Failing the audition was bearable, but he feared Maya would encounter a crying scene.
Once Maya had cried too dramatically during a scene, smearing her makeup with snot, and the ugly photos trended for three days.
Staff guarded the door, and their mouths twitched upon seeing Maya.
Maya had cookie crumbs at the corner of her mouth.
Her position near the door gave staff a clear view of the chaotic table covered in snack wrappers.
Maya's willfulness was well-known. Did she mistake the audition site for a resort?
With such thoughts, the staff's eyes showed some disdain.
Maya noticed her peculiar gaze, calmly taking out a tissue and wiping, not forgetting to cheekily retort.
"What are you looking at, haven't you seen a beauty before?"
The staff frowned, silent.
Though honestly, Maya was exceptionally beautiful, even more so than the praised Kiki.
It's just a shame, her character was disgraceful; all that's left is her face.
"Number 136... Maya Monroe?"