CHAPTER 162: CHAPTER 162: HARD NOT TO BE MOVED

Nell Sue had previously displayed similar strategies in various film crews; even if her initial presence was not strong, she could leave a good impression on everyone through these actions, thereby securing many performance opportunities.

Every time she lent a hand at critical moments, she could skillfully win others’ favor and trust, actions that brought her numerous unexpected opportunities.

The current drama was immensely important to her; her original plan to take a shortcut to fame with the leading female role seemed to fall through, leaving her to find other ways to approach Ethan Smith and George Taylor, two key figures, to achieve a greater breakthrough.

She was well aware of the value of this opportunity. Although the initial path was blocked, she was not willing to give up and had to swiftly find a new direction.

At this stage, apart from dealing with Clara Bennett, what intrigued her most was how to win over George Taylor, this highly esteemed actor.

With a strong sense of competitiveness, she found George Taylor not only charming and attractive but also highly respected in the industry, making him one of her most important targets.

Nell thought to herself, "With the support of George Taylor, I should at least be able to land a leading female role in my next work, and from what I understand, in some specific ways, he’s quite easily influenced."

This idea strengthened her resolve further, for she knew that as long as she successfully won over George Taylor, her future career path would be much brighter.

Though George Taylor didn’t like to develop close relationships with women casually and considered himself to be quite gentlemanly, he was always particularly considerate and gentle towards women.

He always believed that every woman should be treated with respect and courtesy, which is one of the reasons why he was highly regarded within the industry.

With just a few acts of kindness, it would be hard for him not to be moved.

Thus, Nell felt she had discovered a breakthrough.

Over the years, she had invested much effort and spent a great deal of her youth waiting for such an opportunity to fundamentally change her fate.

If the target was someone as charming and prestigious as George Taylor, then playing a romance game with him wasn’t a bad idea.

This strategy could satisfy her personal desires and possibly bring more opportunities in the future.

With this in mind, Nell quickly dialed her agent’s number, urgently requesting him to prepare a meal, not forgetting to emphasize the importance of including a cup of iced coffee for George Taylor.

The importance she placed on this matter was evident.

Nell chuckled coldly to herself, "It seems in those remote places, Clara Bennett couldn’t possibly prepare something nice for George Taylor."

The bitterness wasn’t just because George Taylor’s concern seemed to be surpassed by someone else, but more because of the accumulated dissatisfaction with Clara Bennett.

In the hotel room, shortly after tidying up her belongings, Clara Bennett was greeted by another visit from George Taylor.

The knock on the door broke the room’s silence, surprising her.

Clara sighed, walked to the door, and asked, "Taylor, is something the matter?"

Her heart was filled with curiosity, wondering why this senior came to visit at such a time.

Faced with her question, George Taylor smiled kindly and said, "Nothing major, I just noticed you hadn’t come out to find me for a while and thought you might be hungry, so I brought something. If you don’t want to eat with me, you can also have it in your room."

His words were filled with care, simultaneously giving her the freedom to choose.

Seeing George holding a large bag, Clara felt quite grateful but decided to politely decline the gesture for certain reasons.

"Thank you, Taylor, I appreciate the thought, but I’ll skip this meal to avoid waste," she said directly, her tone firm yet courteous.

Considering we would be shooting in the wilderness, the catering here must not be very good, so I pre-ordered some food for everyone," she explained.

Upon hearing this, a hint of appreciation flashed in George Taylor’s eyes, and he said with a smile, "Clara’s consideration is more thorough than I imagined."

He was evidently satisfied with Clara’s arrangements, infusing his words with extra respect.

Clara immediately responded, "Taylor, you’re not familiar with the place, trying to help might result in many hassles. Besides, the boxed meals the crew ordered really aren’t ideal. Luckily, a friend previously visited this place and introduced me to a reputable local restaurant. Their food is quite good and suitable for groups like ours."

Her explanation showcased a responsible attitude towards her work and deftly dissolved any potential awkwardness, leaving George Taylor very comfortable.

The comment was impeccably made, considering George Taylor’s feelings and giving him ample face, enhancing his fondness for Clara.

After instructing his assistant to take away the food, George Taylor invited Clara to carpool to the set.

The assistant took the food and left the lounge, while George Taylor smiled and said to Clara, "Clara, since you’re here as well, why don’t we share the ride to the set?"

Clara did not refuse.

Given she arrived temporarily without all her things, even renting a nanny car at the spur of the moment, it was the only one available.

Sharing it with him was perfectly appropriate.

Besides, they were only shooting for three days, so Clara didn’t mind such minor matters.

She nodded politely to agree, feeling this was a valuable chance to learn.

On the set, everything was ready.

Clara had her makeup done, wore her costume, and awaited the shooting to commence.

At 5:30 in the evening, the shooting of the first scene officially began.

It was Ethan Smith’s first time directing Clara, so he said, "Don’t be afraid of making mistakes, every actor can’t avoid them. You’re a newcomer, but we’re patient, so stay calm. Try to immerse yourself in the role, always be mindful of the camera angles, and convey your emotions through the lens, understood?"

His words carried encouragement and anticipation.

Clara nodded earnestly, her eyes devoid of the usual tension that comes with new faces.

Her gaze was determined and composed, as though fully confident of the impending shoot.

Seeing such expression, Ethan Smith was inwardly surprised: this young lady is indeed courageous.

For newcomers, energy is good, but there’s a risk of it being worn out by multiple retakes.

Sometimes, even in a rookie’s first film in a leading scene, it’s normal to have dozens of continuous retakes consuming more time.

Ethan Smith secretly hoped that Clara could smoothly get through this hurdle.

After everything was set and all preparations complete, Ethan finally said to George Taylor, "Taylor, I’ll have to trouble you to be a mentor once more."

He was aware that George Taylor was a highly professional and experienced actor, implying Clara would receive excellent guidance.

This posed no challenge for seasoned actor George Taylor, purely supporting Clara.