The Year I Was the Other Woman To Myself novel Chapter 754

"Ms. Scott, you did audition two days ago, and the casting director thought you were a good fit at the time. But that was just his individual opinion. After reviewing your audition tape with the chief director, we felt that your image was too far removed from what we need for Mrs. Thorne, so..."

"I don't accept that excuse!" Maria shrieked. "Get Director Olson and the assistant directors in here right now! I demand an explanation!"

"Ms. Scott, is this really necessary? Making a scene won't end well for anyone."

"Do you think I care about making a scene?" Maria hurled the script at the floor. "Don't forget, you took my investment money!"

"Ms. Scott, I just spoke to Director Olson. He's asking you to meet him on set," one of the crew members interjected.

Maria scoffed. "I'll give him one more chance to fix this. He better understand how important I am to this production!"

Maria stormed toward the exit just as Natalie was walking in. They inevitably bumped into each other, but Natalie had no intention of backing down.

Maria froze for a second when she saw her, her eyes widening in fury. "So, you're the one auditioning for Mrs. Thorne today!"

Natalie rolled her eyes and tried to walk past her, but Maria threw her arm out, blocking the doorway.

"You did this on purpose, didn't you? You knew I wanted this role, so you came to steal it from me!"

Natalie let out a dry laugh. "First of all, I don't pay any attention to you. Second, if I had known, I would have fought for it even harder. And finally, if you don't have the talent, don't try to take on a job like this. You're just embarrassing yourself and causing trouble for everyone else."

"Natalie, where do you get off talking to me like that? You—" Maria suddenly paused, realization dawning on her face. "Is it Hamilton? Did he tell you to come here?"

Natalie frowned. "What does he have to do with this?"

Natalie was stunned. She glanced back at Hamilton and Maria. Hamilton's expression was freezing cold, and Maria was already in tears.

She remembered what Maria had shouted: Did Hamilton tell you to come here?

Natalie's mind raced. She turned to the crew member and asked, "Did Hamilton Amos invest in this movie?"

The crew member nodded. "Mr. Amos is our biggest investor."

Natalie fell silent for a moment. "Did Hamilton tell Director Olson to contact me?"

"Um, I don't know the exact details, but last night, while we were at dinner with Director Olson, he did receive a call from Mr. Amos."