Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

The fire in the hearts of the young men and women was fully ignited as they wiped away the tears on their cheeks and began to prepare for their future with fervor.This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org - ©.

Their enthusiasm was unbridled; they never once complained of fatigue. They trained in silence, pushing their bodies to the point of aching soreness, so much so that their coach couldn't bear to watch and urged them to take breaks and relax. Their growing fanbase was keenly interested in their activities, bombarding them with questions about what movies or TV shows they had been in.

These young talents hadn't yet made a public appearance, and even the company hadn't informed them of what roles they might be playing. But they all believed that Ms. Haywood wouldn't let them down.

Much later, in a much-anticipated awards ceremony, Stellar Stage Entertainment's artists swept almost all the categories. Beneath the blinding spotlight, with the weight of the trophies in their hands and the sound of applause ringing in their ears, they achieved everything they had ever longed for.

Tears brimmed in their eyes, rendering them speechless as they finally stepped out of their dark days into the clamorous limelight.

Little did they now know how brightly they would shine in the future.

A summer of cicadas often requires several seasons of dormancy. The ephemeral bloom of the night-blooming cereus also waits for daylight.

All their passion and hard work were slowly fermenting, brewing into a sweet fruit of success.

Brielle hung up the phone from the first invitation to a variety show and told Donny to try to get in touch with some screenwriters and directors to see if they could ride the wave of popularity and score some roles.

The ones left in the physical training room were all top-notch, ready for action. In this business, youth was the currency, and the earlier they joined a production crew to hone their skills, the better.

"Donny, we need to bring on a few more agents. Make sure you vet them properly for competence and character. Stellar Stage Entertainment doesn't need agents who pressure their artists into unsavory situations. Their job is to make connections, and the company will handle the distribution of resources. Also, pay attention to their mental health. They have spent years at Stellar Stage Entertainment, and I'm worried they might have been mistreated by the previous management."

Donny felt a warmth in his heart when he heard this. Brielle, even as she faced her own challenges, still cared deeply for those young kids.

In reality, she was only a few years older than them, but the weight she carried on her shoulders was heavier than anyone else's.

"Ms. Haywood, I'll choose carefully," he promised.

Brielle rubbed her temples, the fatigue showing in the dark circles under her eyes.

"About that script for Kenzo, didn't the director already finalize the lead actor? What's going on, has the company sent someone to reach out?" Donny furrowed his brow and sighed.

"Ms. Haywood, there's something

you don't know. That actor the director mentioned is very dedicated, but he doesn't use social media like WhatsApp and his phone is only capable of making calls and sending texts. Plus, he doesn't have an agent or a contract with any studio, and he's known for being quite eccentric. I heard that a director once approached him for a movie role and ended up crying and running away."

The director ended up crying?

Brielle rubbed her temples, wondering whether that was a male celebrity or a big-shot investor.

"Ms. Haywood, although I believe

that this director is incredibly talented and can capture the essence of the script, that lead actor is just too difficult to approach. He's been in the industry for five years and has only done four movies, each earning him an acting award He's one of the most sought-after names in the industry, yet he hasn't signed with any studio. Many have extended offers, but he's rejected them all. No one knows what he's up

to all day."

Brielle's eyes narrowed. She had heard it said that actors with a gift for their craft often had their quirks, as the line between their roles and reality became blurred.

Many directors were willing to indulge such actors, but the one Donny described seemed to be an extreme case.

"Not only that," Donny continued, "his temperament is also erratic. One moment he's warm as spring, and the next, he's as cold as ice. You just can't pin down his preferences."

Donny seemed troubled as he pulled

out the director's file from a stack of papers. "This director and I have a personal connection. I once promised to grant him a favor, and I never expected him to make such a demand for this script. I'm thinking, maybe we should just let it go."

Though he spoke of giving up, Brielle could hear the reluctance in Donny's voice.

She glanced at the director's file. A pioneer in the industry, he had created a documentary-style film that earned billions at the box office on a shoestring budget, earning him the reputation of a visionary.