She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 247

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Luna said with a complicated tone, “That year, I officially celebrated my tenth anniversary in the entertainment industry. I also attended the Voss Movie Festival and was nominated for the Best Actress Award.
“Before the nominee announcement, I was the trending topic. Local media outlets stated I displayed great acting skills. They also believed it was my best performance since my debut and was worthy of the Best Actress Award nomination. I was very confident in my performance.”
Luna was a child star and officially debuted at the age of 15.
In her debut year, she was cast as the female lead in her first-ever movie. It was called “Femme Fatale.” She eventually became famous overnight and won the Best Actress Award at the most prestigious Voss Movie Festival.
When she was 18 Actress
ended the Shimder Festival. She won the Best Actress Award, becoming the youngest Best
iggest movie festivals in Uroterin.
est Actress awards and several others, including the Best Supporting Actress Award and the the most decorated actress in the country.
s downfall started four years ago when she lost at the Voss Film Festival.
was in the limelight during that period. I was looking forward to a glorious win and becoming Zolin’s Best Actress Award winner at Uroterin’s three biggest film festivals.
ever, no one expected… Rosa Jay’s appearance out of nowhere.
“No one had ever heard of her. She won the Voss Best Actress Award for her first-ever movie, receiving overwhelming votes,
“At that moment, I understood the saying ‘the higher you climb, the harder you fall…”
That loss made Luna a laughingstock in the industry.
Her rivals and competitors kept posting rude statements online to mock her.
Luna suffered a huge blow and was not in the right state of mind for the rest of the movie. Her performance was not ideal, and it attracted a lot of criticism.
Then, she fell into a terrifying vicious circle. Each of her movies after that failed, and she gradually lost her confidence and suffered from depression.
Athena looked at Luna. “I’ve never seen Joy’s movies. I don’t know if she’s still an actress, but she does know how to act. At least in life.”
Luna smiled and did not dwell on the past. “The movie Joy won an award for was called ‘Gifted.’ It was adapted from a Nobel Prize-winning novel but was banned in many countries because of its bold and unorthodox concepts. It never showed locally, and that’s why it’s not as famous.”
She paused slightly. “I’ve watched her movie. There was no sign of her excellent acting skills. I gave up trying to figure her
out.
“But, she disappeared after that. No one knows what she is working on.”
Athena nodded. “From what you said, it seems I really have to go and see that movie.”
Luna smiled. “Before I accepted the role in ‘High Mountain, my goal was to be part of a big movie directed by the Movie
Maestro.
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“This movie has a budget of 160 million dollars. The script is exceptional and will have the best crew on set. The female lead goes through a complicated life journey and displays both good and evil characteristics. She’s a highly controversial and charismatic character. I really wanted that role.
“After my audition, the Movie Maestro said he felt I was too famous and wouldn’t successfully evoke enough mystery and novelty in the character. Moreover, the female lead was 18, so he was more inclined to choose a younger and more talented
new actor.
“I heard that he chose an 18-year-old rookie who had lived abroad since she was young.
“I asked around and found out it was Rosa Jay.”
Athena silently nodded when she heard this. She reckoned that was why Joy often took leave last year. Sometimes, Joy would be away for a week or two. She probably went to film secretly.
Luna laughed at herself again. “When the Movie Maestro’s new movie is released, Rosa Jay might win the Best Actress Award. Everyone might mock me again…”
After a moment of silence, Athena said in an inexperienced and comforting tone, “It’s alright. You acted very well in ‘High Mountain. You will definitely win.”
After saying that, Athena added, “I’m not flattering you. I really do believe so.”
“Thank you.” Luna smiled. “I’ve been living on your family’s estate for so long. I’ve already gotten used to it. I’ll just treat film as a hobby now.”
She dropped the subject and stepped on the gas. “Let’s go to GT Metro. We’ll dine there.”
The premiere of Boundary Strike would run for about 130 minutes, starting at 7 PM and ending at 9:40 PM.
Athena and Luna arrived at GT Metro at around 6 PM. The two spent half an hour eating before heading to the UTRON Theatre on the sixth floor,
GT Metro was known to have the country’s best environment, facilities, and expensive theatre tickets. Only first-tier cities had a UTRON Theatre, and there was only one in each city.
UTRON Theatre was the largest theater in GT Metro. It could accommodate 500 people and was quite spacious. They maintained the perfect temperature in the theatres and kept the air free from unusual smells.
Athena and Luna entered wearing masks. They sat in the corner seats to avoid attracting anyone’s attention.
At 7 PM, the movie premiere officially began.
The host appeared and gave a quick, simple opening speech.
The host introduced the main cast, including the director, the lead actors, the screenwriter, the producer, and Zayn.
Zayn stood on the far right end of the line like a soldier. He looked the most inconspicuous. However, his appearance, figure, and unique military-like stance made him stand out and look superior to the celebrities and veteran actors.
Luna said with admiration, “Zayn is starting to have a bit of that celebrity aura.”
Athena also smiled. “I think so, too.”
None of them told Zayn they would be attending.
Zayn looked like a person who kept a low profile was practical, and had a strong mental fortitude. People did not need to cheer him on such an occasion.
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He was not famous, so everyone focused on the director, well-known celebrities, and veteran actors. Other than Athena and Luna, another female sat in the middle of the audience, staring intently at Zayn.
“Zayn, I didn’t expect to see you again…” Her eyes were red as she muttered in a low voice that no one could hear. “I must apologize to you officially…”
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