Her Story: Rise Of Tiffany

His expression immediately darkened when Tiffany told Oliver Fraser about the casting decision. “Absolutely not!” he protested, clearly unhappy with the choice.

Abbie Hopkins received a lot of bad press. Despite being a talented actress and winning two prestigious awards early in her career, which he initially admired and considered working with her, things quickly took a turn. Not long after, she ended up in prison for assault charges.

The only silver lining was that the person Abbie hurt wasn’t seriously injured; otherwise, she wouldn’t even have the chance for a comeback. Even so, no one dared to cast her anymore. If the audience didn’t accept her, it would be a significant loss for him.

Oliver responded, “I’ve got my eye on another newcomer. I think she’s a perfect fit.” He tried to persuade Tiffany.

However, Tiffany remained unmoved. “I’ve already made the announcement. The decision will be based on Abbie’s performance at the audition the day after tomorrow. Of course, your newcomer is welcome to audition as well.”

‘Everyone should compete fairly,‘ she thought. After all, Tiffany wasn’t the type to be overly oppressive or have the final say in everything. If she were, it would be more obvious.

Oliver was left speechless and could only nod in reluctant agreement. It was already written into the contract, and he had prepared for this from the start. Now, he could only hope the actress he had chosen wouldn’t disappoint him.

It was the day of the audition. The filming location was the Lovell City studio, and the audition was held there.

With the audition happening right in her backyard, Tiffany had no reason not to show up and support Abbie. After all, Abbie was the first artist signed under her company. The success of this film depended on whether StarRise Entertainment could genuinely make a name for itself.

At 9 a.m., Abbie and her new agent stood at the entrance of the audition building, ready to go inside, when a car slowly pulled up in front. They initially thought it was another auditioning artist arriving, but to their surprise, the person who stepped out of the car was Tiffany.

“Boss?” Abbie exclaimed in surprise. Tiffany had already paved the way for her, yet she still took the time to be there in person, clearly there to show her support. This gesture was quite moving for Abbie.

Tiffany calmly waved her hand. “Don’t call me that in public. I’m not the registered owner of the company; call me by my name.” Aside from a few, no outsiders knew that Tiffany was the mastermind behind StarRise Entertainment.

Abbie nodded in agreement. The three entered the building and took the elevator to the twenty–fifth floor. The staff had made arrangements, and directional signs were posted on the walls. They were the first to arrive.This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

While waiting in the lounge, Abbie sat down and focused on reviewing her script. Even though she had spent the past few days tirelessly analyzing it, she still felt extremely nervous. After all, this audition was crucial for her career and future; whether she could turn things around depended on securing this role. It was hard not to feel anxious.

Upon seeing her anxiety, Tiffany said softly, “Do you know why I chose you?”

Even though StarRise Entertainment was established on a whim and had been only two days since its founding with no artists signed yet, Tiffany had the financial resources to quickly bring in new talent whenever she wanted. She specifically chose Abbie despite her being labeled as a washed–up actress with a troubled past.

Abbie was taken aback. She thought, ‘Of course, with StarRise Entertainment’s resources and potential, it has everything to offer. So, why was I chosen?‘ She shook her head in confusion.

Tiffany replied calmly, “Because you and I share similarities, I believe you can understand the character in this script better than anyone else.” She wrote the script and closely mirrored Tiffany’s and Abbie’s backgrounds.

13

Only those who have experienced it can truly understand the ambition of wanting to rise again after falling into the depths. “So, don’t worry, and certainly don’t be afraid. You need to believe in yourself and show that confidence,” Tiffany said, looking at Abbie, speaking each word slowly and deliberately. “I want to see your ambition.”

‘Ambition?‘ Abbie felt a momentary daze. She had thought she had long lost that sense of ambition, as reality always dealt her harsh blows.

But at that moment, seeing Tiffany’s bright and carefree smile in front of her, she suddenly realized that as long as she was alive, it was never too late to rise again. So, she nodded, her expression more serious than ever before.

“Yes, I can,” Abbie said with determination. No longer looking at the script, she closed her eyes to rest and began mentally rehearsing her lines, which she had already memorized thoroughly, over and over again.

Upon seeing this, the agent, Nevach Roger, felt concerned and whispered to Tiffany, “Is this a good idea?” She didn’t doubt Abbie’s acting skills; she was just worried that Tiffany’s words might lead Abbic to underestimate the importance of this audition.

Competitions were always ruthless. It was easy to speak so confidently then, but there was a chance the director might not have recognized her potential.

Tiffany smiled and said calmly, “It’s okay.” She was the one with the most authority when it came to casting. Since she had already chosen Abbie, there was no possibility of changing her mind.

The audition was merely a formality intended to win Oliver’s approval, so she felt no concern.

After sitting for about ten minutes, several more newcomers began to arrive for the audition. These were the few candidates Oliver considered promising enough to give a chance, totaling no more than five.

It wasn’t until the last newcomer swaggered into the lounge that everyone heard her voice before she stepped inside. “You expect me to rest here? Don’t you know I should have a private lounge?” Her tone was as arrogant as ever.

‘This voice sounds a bit familiar,’ Tiffany thought; she looked up to see a flamboyantly dressed woman strutting in with pride. As luck would have it, it was Wendy Trujillo, the daughter of the Trujillo family, one of the four prominent families in Traron City.

In the spacious lounge, even with a dozen people gathered, Wendy spotted Tiffany immediately. No matter the time or occasion, Tiffany always drew attention; even in profile, her features remained flawless and strikingly beautiful.

Wendy stared for a few seconds, then returned to reality and sneered. “You’re here for the audition too?” Her tone dripped with hostility..

Others also turned to glance, each carrying a hint of caution and unease. After all, Tiffany’s face was too recognizable; if she genuinely aimed to debut, it would be incredibly easy for her. For the others, this was a significant threat.

Tiffany smiled. “I didn’t realize Miss Trujillo was also in the industry. How come I’ve never seen any of your work?”

With what Tiffany said, Wendy was left utterly speechless.

She had debuted three years ago, leveraging the resources from the Trujillo family to land roles in major films and dramas alongside big names. Yet, due to her lack of acting skills and unremarkable looks, even the characters meant to be minor had outshone her. It was a deep wound for her. And now, having it brought up publicly by Tiffany, someone as proud as Wendy felt utterly humiliated.