My Accidental Husband Is My Revenge Partner - Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Offended
“So many people,” Kace commented as his eyes scanned the people crowded in the lobby of an audition hall, both male and female. “And all these people are going to audition for the same movie? I don’t get it,” Kace added, scratching the back of his head, confusedly.

Anastasia sighed when she heard him. Nervousness gripped her, and she could feel her palms growing sweaty at the thought of the upcoming audition. She wiped her hands on her jeans, trying to steady herself, but the anxiety lingered, making it hard to focus on anything else.

Mr Arnold Jeunes, a renowned director who had directed several blockbuster movies made an announcement a few days ago about a new movie, and auditions can start a week later.

The week has finally arrived and Anastasia wanted to be in that movie. She wanted to get the lead role, a role she knew well that Michelle would be aiming for. But she knew she had little chance of getting it. Either way, Anastasia wanted to give her best performance.

“It means that whoever gets accepted gets to play a part in the movie, Kace,” she responded.

“I know that. But what I don’t get is why so many people are here. I mean look, there are over 100 hundred people here who are fighting for just a role? A lot of people are going to go back home to cry their eyes out after getting rejected,” said Kace.

Anastasia turned to him as she asked, “Don’t tell me you don’t know Arnold Jeunes?”

“Who the butt is that?” Kace questioned, more confusion flooding his face.

Anastasia coked an eyebrow at Kace, wondering if he had watched any movies.

Anastasia parted her lips to reply to him but stopped when she saw Michelle walking into the audition hall with a lady who was dressed professionally, carrying a bottle of water and an umbrella as she trailed behind Michelle.

Anastasia didn’t need to think too much to realize that the person was probably Michelle’s new assistant after she left. The crowd started to murmur as they admired Michelle.

Anastasia tried to make herself invisible in the crowd of many people. She didn’t want to be seen by Michelle because the latter would act all sweet towards her as if she didn’t just try to kill her close to two weeks ago.

Unfortunately for Anastasia, Michelle found her in the crowd quite easily.

“Selene!!” Michelle called out to Selene, jolting the latter. Kace’s eyes narrowed at Michelle. “Selene, it’s been so long. Why didn’t you tell me you were also auditioning for a role for the sinner?” Michelle asked Selene with excitement in her eyes while Selene tried to keep up with her.

The name of the movie was the sinner.

“I didn’t know you were going to audition as well, Michelle. Well now that you are here, it’s that good?” Selene asked Michelle with a smile on her lips.

Michelle noticed Kace standing beside Selene and couldn’t help but wonder how close she was to the Wallace family. First, it was Xavier and now, it was Kace.

Her mind went back to a few days ago when Xavier picked Selene from her house. How they hugged so intimately made her want to strangle Selene who was smiling back at her.

“Hi Kace,” she greeted, stretching her hand out for a handshake. But Kace ignored her as if she was invisible.

“When will your auditions begin?” He asked Selene, already feeling sick with Michelle around.

Selene darted her eyes towards them. It wasn’t a surprise that Kace would probably dislike Michelle since the latter had always been cunny.

“It should start soon,” Selene replied.

Turning to Michelle who was still flabbergasted by his actions, Selene added, “What role are you going for?”

Michelle redrew her hand back to her side. She could hear the crowd whispering amongst each other. Kace had just humiliated her in front of everyone. She gritted her teeth in silent anger.

“I’m going for the female lead role,” she puffed up her chest arrogantly, knowing she would get the role even if she didn’t have to audition. Usually, top actresses and actors don’t need to audition since their past work can be their alibi or sometimes, they give private auditions, where people won’t see them.

But director Jeunes had stated clearly in the article that all celebrities must audition if they were interested, be it A-list or B-list celebrities.

Michelle could have chosen to go to the private audition but she wanted to show off her skill. Seeing Selene around, she wanted to flaunt even more.

“I wish you good luck,” Selene wished her. Her gaze went to the assistant who had been quiet since Michelle came to her and found the assistant glaring at her.

Selene stared at the woman’s face until she found her slightly familiar. She recognized her as being one of her father’s secretaries back in his office who would gossip about her with Michelle as they shared false rumors around the office, making her look like a whore.

“You too,” Michelle wished her. She didn’t bother to ask Selene about the role she was going to audition for since she found it insignificant.

“Just look at her and walk away like the green snake she is,” Kace spat as he glared at Michelle’s back. “Such an eyesore,” he tore his eyes away from her.

The auditions started and Michelle headed inside first, since she was the most influential actress from the crowd. She puffed her chest up with her head held high.

Closing the door behind her, Michelle faced the judges who were seated behind a large desk, with papers and pen in their hands.

There were about five judges and Michelle didn’t fail to recognize director Jeunes immediately. She smiled at the man but he kept a stoic expression.

“Please introduce yourself,” director Jeunes ordered, which had Michelle frown deeply. She was a renowned actress and the director was asking her for an introduction.

“But you know me, director Jeunes. In fact, everyone knows my name,” Michelle remarked, still confused by his question.

Director choked his eyebrow while questioning, “Who are you?”