Chapter 75: What Thing Is Worthy of Speaking to Me?
Esme walked arrogantly through a group of actors waiting to audition.
"I'm from the Windsor family. Since I'm here to audition today, this role is mine!"
The group of minor actors looked somewhat confused.
Clara, sitting in the corner, suddenly lit up.
Someone from the Windsor family?
Was it the same Windsor family whose birthday party was broadcast globally?
Last time she watched the live stream, her internet connection was bad. She got kicked out before seeing the birthday person's face. She never expected to see them here!
Esme walked around with her chin up, wanting to see who was competing with her for the role.
Since Richard had already agreed to let her audition, she wouldn't settle for playing a small supporting role.
Having to serve tea and water to the female lead—just thinking about it made her uncomfortable.
"Ms. Windsor, this role is definitely yours, but the other roles..."
Esme glanced at Clara who was speaking and frowned. "What are you to talk to me? Who are you?"
Clara had wanted to flatter Esme, but Esme wasn't buying it at all!
She even humiliated Clara in public, making her lose face.
Some people around snickered, clearly looking down on Clara's behavior.
Esme looked around at these actors, her gaze landing on a woman who hadn't spoken.
"You, drop out of this audition."
"Me? Are you sure?"
Looking around at everyone there, Esme felt the strongest sense of threat from this woman. If she stayed, Esme definitely couldn't get the female lead role.
"I'm talking to you. Which company are you with? So clueless!"
"I'm Sophia Grey, an artist under Harmony Enterprises. How may I help you?"
Sophia sat calmly with her legs crossed, full of charm. Just one look from her made everyone waiting to audition stare.
Sophia looked at Esme, who was dressed like a peacock, her slightly upturned eyes carrying a hint of sarcasm.
Esme was shocked to hear this name.
Sophia, the winner of the Best Actress award in the entertainment industry. Richard had just mentioned that the female lead in this production was an award-winning actress—it must be her!
"You drop out and let me play this role. I'll pay you whatever you want."
Esme looked at Sophia. As long as she was willing to drop out and give up the role, letting her play the female lead opposite Richard, the best actor, would definitely make her an instant star.
Sophia looked at her with confusion.
"What?"
Esme waved her hand impatiently, as if shooing away a fly.
"How much money do you want? Just say it."
Sophia looked at Esme like she was looking at an idiot. Was Esme mentally ill?
"You better move aside. I need to go audition."
Sophia walked past Esme in her high heels, not even glancing at the now-angry Esme, and left directly.
Seeing Sophia leave, few people around came up to talk to Esme.
Was this person just out to embarrass the Windsor family?
Clara moved next to Esme, wanting to seize the opportunity to please her.
"Ms. Windsor, don't worry, this role is definitely yours. As long as you're willing to talk to the Windsor family, I heard Richard invested in this production."
"What does Richard's investment have to do with you? The female lead role is definitely mine!"
Clara was furious. Couldn't Esme understand what people were saying?
She'd been hinting so obviously!
Sophia was the Best Actress after all. The female lead role had been discussed with her long ago. She was just going through the motions now and quickly finished the audition.
Seeing Sophia, Esme's eyelids twitched. As long as Sophia was there, she definitely couldn't get the role!
Her gaze fell on Clara beside her with her flattering face. Who knew what corner this woman had crawled out from—she looked like a poor person.
"You go make Sophia give me the role, and I'll let you play a supporting role serving me tea and water."
Clara gritted her teeth.
If she could make both Sophia and Esme drop out...
Clara walked up to Sophia and spoke in a cloying voice: "Ms. Grey, I'm your fan. I've always loved your work."
Sophia looked at this person who was the main culprit behind Catherine suffering so much at the Smith family, and rolled her eyes.
With this appearance and intelligence, she still dared to think she was more beautiful than Catherine?
"Then tell me what works I've done."
Clara was stumped!
How would she know what shows Sophia had been in?
"I can't remember right now. Ms. Grey, I really like you, but Ms. Windsor asked me to come and demand that you drop out of the audition..."
Sophia's eye roll was still stunningly beautiful.
"What Ms. Windsor? Someone whose identity isn't even acknowledged by the Windsor family dares to call herself Ms. Windsor? When I watched the live stream last time, the two daughters of the Windsor family didn't look like this at all."
As Sophia spoke, she looked down at Esme, who was approaching the edge of madness, with her chin raised arrogantly.
What was Sophia saying!
She dared to bring up Catherine's birthday party live stream! Bethany must have been fed some mind-controlling drug by Catherine and Juniper!
After that birthday party, she'd become the laughingstock of their circle. Those friends wouldn't invite her out anymore—they all avoided her!
If it weren't for that, would she be here doing something so beneath her to make money?
"Shut up! Whether I'm from the Windsor family or not, is that for you to say?"
Sophia shrugged, her red lips parting slightly, smiling innocently.
Esme was so angry she wanted to hit someone!
She wanted to tear Sophia's face apart and see what she'd use to act arrogant in front of her!
Before Esme could lunge forward, an icy voice came from outside.
"What's all this noise? If you don't want to audition, get out!"
A man in a well-tailored suit walked in from outside, full of presence, with a sharp and handsome jawline, sleeves rolled up, and a natural commanding aura. His appearance made the scene fall silent, with only sounds of people gasping.
Esme quickly rushed over, tears in her eyes: "Richard, this woman is bullying me! She won't let me audition. I just wanted to play a small supporting role, but she's using her position as a senior in the entertainment industry to bully me. I'm your sister, Richard."
Richard didn't even look at Esme. His clear gaze fell on Sophia.
"Sorry to bother you. My sister says she's your fan and is waiting for you in the car outside. Would you mind meeting her?"
Having known Richard for so long, this was the first time Sophia had heard him speak in such a gentle tone.
It seemed Catherine's new family cared about her much more than the Smith family did.
"Of course, I'm also very interested in Ms. Windsor. As for this person impersonating Ms. Windsor..."
Sophia looked meaningfully at the trembling Esme, then walked away in her high heels.
She walked straight to the Range Rover, opened the door and got in, taking off the earring she was wearing and handing it to Catherine.
"Boss, next time have Mercury and the others improve this. This listening device is too ugly—it affects my beauty."
"Got it."