But I don't know what got into director Jesse. Both she and Joanna are top-tier actresses in China, yet he chose Joanna. What did she lack compared to him? Everyone looks out for themselves. So Joanna should blame fate, not herself.

Meanwhile, on Jesse's other side, a man with dark blue eyes was playing a game in his hands with a somewhat bored expression, seemingly unconcerned about the press conference.

"Director Jesse, is Ms. Merlin sitting next to you the female lead in your film?" A reporter finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked the first question.

Jesse frowned slightly, but no one noticed.

Merlin's acting skills are indeed good, but he always felt that something was missing. It's like a work of art; no matter how beautifully it's made, if it doesn't incorporate the emotions of its creator, it's just a simple and beautiful work of art.

However, despite many auditioning sessions over the past few days, he hasn't been satisfied with any of them. In comparison, Merlin's acting was arguably the best.

Originally, the female lead for his script was intended for Joanna, but unfortunately...

Unaware of Jesse's thoughts, Merlin's heart leaped upon hearing the reporter's question. Soon, she would have to hear from the renowned director Jesse that she was the female lead in the film.

The doors of Hollywood are about to open for her. Although she's already considered a top-tier actress in China, that's still just the domestic market. But on the international stage, it's a completely different story—a whole different level.

His palms were sweating profusely with excitement, and he tried hard to suppress his excitement on his face.

“She is…” Jesse was about to introduce Merlin as the female lead in the movie when suddenly the tightly closed door behind him was opened.

"Director Jesse, I'm not too late, am I?" Joanna appeared before everyone with a seductive voice, dressed in a black flowing gown.

Her long, curly hair was loose and flowing, and her beautiful, fair face was full of smiles. Most importantly... there wasn't a single scar on her face; her entire face was so beautiful, it looked as if it had been meticulously sculpted by an artist.

Many reporters knew Joanna, especially since she had fallen and disfigured herself during an audition two weeks prior—an incident many present were aware of. Everyone was immediately amazed at how Joanna had managed to restore her disfigured face so completely.

When Joanna entered, she was filled with both joy and sorrow.

Upon seeing Joanna, Jesse's previously composed face broke into a smile, his face, hidden by his beard, twitching with excitement. Although he didn't know how Joanna's face had miraculously recovered within two weeks, he was overjoyed that his ideal leading lady had appeared. Looking at the unintentional charisma and queen-like aura emanating from Joanna, he realized this was the leading lady he had always envisioned.

The moment Merlin saw Joanna enter, her face turned deathly pale. How could this be? How could it be? She wasn't disfigured, how could she be here unharmed? The uncontrollable surprise on her face finally turned into anger and resentment. Why hadn't she been killed last time? Why was she still here, perfectly fine?

On the other side, the man with deep blue eyes blinked his beautiful sapphire-like eyes twice when he saw Joanna come in, then continued to look down at his phone while swimming. Things seemed to be getting interesting.

******

It's dawn, time to catch up on what I missed yesterday.