<b>Chapter </b><b>35 </b>
The staff maintained a politely awkward smile on her face. “It’s a good thing for a kid to be confident. Perhaps you teach them well. In that case, <b>you </b>may go back and wait for the news Please excuse me for now.”
After that, the staff returned to the hall.
As soon as the door closed, Lawrence impatiently flipped through the actors‘ profiles. “Not a single one I like, especially Mandy! What was that performance? I asked her to y a poor girl who has suffered, not an arrogant peacock unting its feathers! Who’s she showing those aggressive antics to? I’m so done with her!” He bellowed, “So now everyone cane for an audition without screening, can’t they?”
The assistant director, Jackson, was particrly awkward.
The staff who had escorted Mandy a moment ago twitched at the corner of her mouth. “Mr. Lane, don’t get too worked up. Mandyes from <b>an </b>influential and affluent family. She’s bound to be given some face. Besides, it seems like she’s convinced that the female lead is her. She hasn’t gone far yet, so who knows what she might hear.”
Lawrence closed the actors‘ profiles. “Picking her? Have I lost my mind, or has she? Kids these days, do they even understand? And do their parents even
have a clue?”
He nced at the others in agitation and bellowed, “Has that kid named Laura been found yet?”
The staff nced at the time. “Yes, but her manager only got in touch with me this morning. It’s toote to inform them, but they’re on their way here. They should arrive in about half an hour.”
Lawrence’s face darkened slightly when he heard this. “Are you sure she wille?”
The staff seemed a bit uneasy. “I’ll go wait outside.”
Just then, Dora hurriedly led Laura toward the audition hall.
Mandy, who had just finished her performance, felt parched and was about to take a sip of water. From a distance, she heard a series of urgent footsteps.
Laura was wearing an aqua–blue dress, running behind Dora.
Mandy’s expression changed, and she shouted, “Stop!”
Laura stopped in her tracks, observing Mandy as she approached.
“Are you here for the audition?” Mandy questioned.
She was momentarily taken aback by Mandy’s elegance and nodded in response.
Dora put on a smile. “Yes, we’re here for the audition. Sorry, could you please excuse us? We’re runningte.”
Mandy, who was looking down on them, blocked their path and spoke. “The actress has already been appointed. Now that I’m the female lead<b>, </b>there’s no need for you to go in. Besides, people like you who can’t even arrive on time for an audition are unprofessional and embarrassing. Don’t make a fool of yourselves.”
Dora’s smile vanished abruptly, and she pulled Laura along, stepping forward. “Sorry, even if the female lead has been chosen, I’ll <b>stand </b><b>by </b><b>my </b><b>artist </b><b>until </b>the very end. Excuse us.”
Mandy sneered, “Well, Madam, taking her along won’t change anything. It’s just a waste of the director’s time. You won’t be selected <b>for </b><b>su </b>
nuisance!”
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At this moment, the staff rushed out <b>of </b>the room anxiously and happened to spot Laura, her delight evident. “Oh dear, Mr. Lane has <b>been </b><b>waiting </b><b>for </b>you!”
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Mandy’s smile instantly faded as she watched the same female staff who had been courteous to her moments ago enthusiastically <b>approach </b>Laura, Lane is eagerly waiting for your arrival. It’s just time, as the previous audition has just ended. I’ll take you in right away!”
<b>With </b><b>that </b>said, she led Laura into the audition hall.
As the door closed, only Mandy, Annie, and Dora remained in the waiting hall.
Dora stood still for a couple of seconds before suddenly turning to Mandy and grinning mischievously. “Ha–ha!”
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