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    As for the actresses who had initially voiced theirints, when Kenton actually offered them the option to leave, none were willing to take it. This was A Dream Within a Dream, after all—the most anticipated movie of the next year and a likely contender for numerous awards. Anyone eager to leave their mark would be foolish to turn down the opportunity.


    Those who had previously supported Elyse quickly turned their backs on her. “Who is she, anyway? To use Kenton of favoritism—does she even realize who he is? She’s clearly lost her mind!”


    “It’s her choice if she wants to wreck her own career, but she shouldn’t pull me into her mess. I’m still eager to audition.”


    “Exactly! Even if I don’t get the lead role, a great audition could still earn me another part. I’d take any role just to be in A Dream Within a Dream.”


    “Kenton made it clear: anyone who isn’t interested in auditioning should leave. Why is she still here?”


    Elyse cursed under her breath, calling them fence-sitters. Such a worthless bunch! They wanted her to leave? Dream on!


    An idea suddenly struck Elyse. “Kenton, my name is Elyse Harper. You must have heard of me from Theo. Don’t you remember?”


    Her suggestion was unmistakable. Anyone with a shred of industry knowledge would catch the underlying meaning.


    “Wow, she uses others of nepotism, yet here she is, pulling strings herself!”


    “What a performance! I nearly believed her.”


    “Theo? Is she referring to Theo from the wealthy Spencer family in the?”


    Elyse was unfazed by the whispers around her. She had repeatedly nagged Karen before Karen eventually agreed to ask Theo to arrange an audition for her to y Rylee.


    Theo, as the second son of the Spencer family, held a position that Kenton couldn’t simply ignore.


    Kenton, while unable to outright refuse Theo, had no intention of giving Elyse the role of Rylee. He intended to give her a trivial, unimportant role merely as a formality to appease Theo. He never imagined Elyse would be so reckless as to openly acknowledge her use of connections.


    Kenton was frustrated by the sheer recklessness of it. Dealing with someone so thoughtless had drained him.


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    Kenton chose to remain strategically quiet, yet Elyse kept making matters worse for herself.


    “Kenton, you could reach out to Theo, or…” Elyse hesitated. “Or perhaps Louis. I’m certain you’re acquainted with him.”


    Kenton rolled his eyes. Contact them? Did he look like a fool? With everyone watching, was he expected to call Theo or Louis to verify her ims? Was he out of his mind? Would he risk his own credibility by sparking controversy?


    At Kenton’s silence, a faint smile crept across Elyse’s face, believing he was intimidated and likely thinking about how to apologize to her.


    Then, a familiar voice interrupted from behind. “Looking for me? No need for calls. I’m right here.”


    Louis stepped forward from the crowd. Today, his outfit was strikingly casual, with a hoodie, jeans, and a baseball cap concealing his identity, making him almost unrecognizable until he spoke.


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