Chapter 131

Lucy White finished her performance and lifted her gaze to the director’s table.

Director Jude Miller and the other two judges stared at her, their eyes alight with awe.

"Director Jude, was that sufficient?" she asked softly.

Jude seemed to snap out of his daze, a genuine smile spreading across his face. "Excellent. Now, let’s try the scene where Olivia Davis, after her descent into darkness, reunites with the male lead."

Lucy nodded calmly, instantly shifting into the persona of the enchantress. Her eyes narrowed slightly, her crimson lips parting as every glance radiated dangerous allure.

Jude’s pen slashed two bold lines across the casting list.

"Thank you for your performance, Ms. White. We’ll be in touch," he said, his tone noticeably warmer.

As Lucy stepped out of the audition room, all eyes in the waiting area turned toward her. She had stayed inside twice as long as anyone else—enough to raise eyebrows.

"What took you so long?" Tiffany Quinn blocked her path, her voice sharp with accusation.

Lucy gave her a cold once-over. "None of your concern."

"Feeling guilty?" Tiffany lifted her chin. "Don’t think lingering will steal my role."

Lucy smirked. "A good dog doesn’t block the road."

"You—!" Tiffany’s face twisted. "Just you wait!"

Without looking back, Lucy walked away. "Anytime."

Inside the audition room, the three judges were deep in discussion.

"Lucy is Olivia Davis!" the screenwriter exclaimed. "None of the others even came close."

The producer frowned. "But the investors—"

"I’ll handle them," Jude cut in. "It’d be a crime to pass up an actress like her."

Meanwhile, Lily Green’s phone rang.

"The female lead is yours," Oliver Knight said, amusement in his voice.

Lily gasped, covering her mouth. "Really? That’s wonderful!"

In the car, Nathan King could barely contain his excitement.

"Lucy, you were incredible! That role is yours for sure."

Lucy watched the scenery blur past the window. "Tiffany won’t back down easily."

"Don’t worry." Nathan’s expression hardened. "No one’s taking what’s yours."

The next morning, Nathan’s call came earlier than expected.

"Lucy, there’s a problem," he said grimly. "The investors want to meet you."

"Me?" Lucy arched a brow.

"Liam Parker’s interfering," Nathan muttered. "Lily’s already confirmed as the lead."

Lucy tapped her fingers against the table. "When’s the meeting?"

"Tomorrow afternoon." He hesitated. "Tiffany’s been spreading rumors that you bombed the audition."

Lucy scoffed. "Then let’s see what this benefactor has to say."

She was curious to see just what tricks they had up their sleeves.

In this game, she wouldn’t retreat an inch.