Novel Square
Chapter 737
"I wouldn't be here today..." Nelly's tears burst forth as she cried openly on stage. "I am especially grateful to one person who couldn't be here today, but this honor belongs to her too. That's Nina. She not only saved me but also saved our entire crew. Without her, I wouldn't be standing here today. Please remember, she is also the director of 'Glory'-Nina!"
After she finished speaking, there was another round of applause. Nina, knowing how difficult the journey had been, felt her eyes well up with emotion.
Nelly finished her speech, and then Penelope came up to say a few words. She was more confident than ever, perhaps because she now had a solid foundation.
"Ten years ago, I was a small-time actress," she began. "In the ten years of struggling, I have stood on high peaks and have also fallen. But in the end, I got back up!"
Her words were inspiring, and the audience responded with applause. Smiling at the camera, she continued, "Like our director, the person I am most grateful for couldn't be here today. That person is Nina. When I was at my lowest, she helped me up and allowed me to stand on this stage and receive this award. I will never forget her kindness. I want to thank her here, and I ask my fans to remember that she is not just a director, she is Nina!"Têxt belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.
Nina was both crying and laughing, feeling a bit embarrassed. They had not told her in advance, and as someone who considered herself an ordinary person, she suddenly found herself in the spotlight. With Penelope's immense popularity, her words drew significant attention.
Sure enough, that night, Nina's name trended on social media. Many people commented.
"Amazing director, thank you for bringing us such a great show!"
"Penelope has had it tough. She was almost sidelined, but Director Nina saved her. She is not just a director but also an investor. She put everything into making this show for us. Without her, there would be no Penelope today!"
"Awesome, thank you, Director Nina!"
The unanimous praise made Nina feel a bit overwhelmed. She had not thought of herself as so remarkable, yet here she was, being celebrated as their director. It was a stroke of luck and timing.
As she reveled in the excitement, her phone screen lit up with the name "Scott." Another call was coming in.
Nina's eyes brightened, and she quickly answered, "Hello."
"Is this Miss Nina?" The voice on the other end spoke in broken English.
"Yes, yes, where is Scott?" Nina asked anxiously. "Where is the owner of this phone?"
The person replied in imperfect English, "I found this phone. The owner is missing." Nina's face fell. "Missing? Where did you find it?"
"My friend answered your call earlier. He doesn't speak English, but I know a little. Your friend lost his phone and might be in danger. We wanted to let you know."
Nina's heart raced, overwhelmed with anxiety and worry.
"It might not be that bad," the person continued, "We didn't see a body When we found the phone, it was wrapped in a plastic bag with bloodstains, and there was a recording inside."
From the moment she heard there was danger, Nina could not focus on anything else. She imagined the worst and felt her whole body trembling.
"Are you listening?" the person asked.
Fighting back tears, Nina managed to stay calm. "Yes, I want to hear the recording."
The person then played the recording.