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    Upon seeing Elena, Francesca approached quickly. “Elena! You were here too. How was my performance? I hope I didn’t disappoint you.” Her eyes, full of anticipation, sought Elena’s feedback as if it were crucial.


    Elena reassured Francesca with a gesture, “You performed wonderfully. The audience seemed to agree.”


    Francesca gave a firm shake of her head. “I’m not talking about the audience. I’m asking you. What do you think? Your opinion means a lot to me!”


    After all, Elena was the writer of A Dream Within a Dream. The production had been grueling, filled with demanding action sequences andplex wire stunts. Francesca had bravely opted to perform all her own stunts, driven by a fierce resolve.


    Lena was Francesca’s inspiration, and ying the lead in one of Lena’s stories, she hadmitted fully to the role. Her deep desire for Elena’s validation was evident. No praise was as significant to her as Elena’s approval.


    To Louis, Francesca’s earnest quest for approval seemed almost too intense. Francesca’s deep respect for Elena during the auditions suddenly shed through his mind.


    Louis, always quick to connect dots, now understood the implications of Francesca’s past and present actions, leading him to an astounding realization. He stared at his sister with renewed curiosity. Could it be that Elena was the enigmatic and acimed author, Lena?


    This possibility shook even the well-experienced Louis. He was acutely aware of Lena’s reputation in the literary world. Film studios had consistently failed to secure the adaptation rights to her novels, despite offeringrge sums of money.


    Louis’s own involvement in A Dream Within a Dream was directly tied to Lena’s influence. If his theory was correct, Elena had maintained her secret exceptionally well.


    Looking at Francesca’s expectant expression, Elena couldn’t help but wonder if Francesca had finally pieced it together.


    Maintaining her poise, Elena responded with a measured, “Quite impressive indeed.”


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    “That’s fantastic!” Francesca eximed, overwhelmed with joy as she wrapped Elena in a tight embrace.


    Louis, who had been standing by until then, stepped in and pulled Francesca aside. What was with all the hugging? Francesca always seemed overly eager to stick close to his sister.


    Francesca, taken aback by his action, frowned. “Why did you pull me back?”


    Louis’s eyes darted away. He couldn’t admit his difort with their closeness. With a casual lift of his chin, he suggested, pointing toward the door, “We should get going. Another audience will be arriving shortly.”


    Realizing the setting was less than ideal for their discussion, Francesca suggested, “How about grabbing lunch together? There’s a nice spot close by!”


    Devonte, observing Louis’s troubled look, sighed internally. Was it not apparent to Francesca that she was distressing Louis?


    One question now dominated Louis’s thoughts. Could his sister truly be Lena?


    Francesca’s enthusiastic suggestion led the group to the restaurant she had praised. Opting for privacy due to the celebrity status of Louis and Francesca, they chose a secluded room.


    Francesca eagerly walked Elena through the restaurant’s signature dishes, nearly bubbling over with excitement at the idea of her getting a taste of everything the menu had to offer.


    Louis interjected gently, “Maybe we should start with just these. Elena can’t possibly eat everything at once.”


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