RedNovelChapter 52 Chapter 52: Elwood's face hardened as he struggled to mask his discomfort before finally speaking. "You've done an outstanding job recreating the scene. You pass the first round." Khloe smiled, nodding in acknowledgment, before stepping aside to await the next phase of the audition.
Not far off, Judith stood seething, her eyes filled with envy and malice as she watched Khloe with a venomous gaze. She quickly called her agent over, whispering in his ear, "This newcomer is performing far too well. Go and..." They exchanged a quiet whisper, and with a nod, the agent slipped out of the room.
Henrik, ever vigilant, surveyed the room with a practiced eye—a habit born from years of experience that had once saved his life. His attention sharpened as the agent left the room, his instincts immediately sensing something was off. After a moment's reflection, he turned to Tess and whispered something to her.
The auditions for the other actresses wrapped up quickly, leaving only four, with Khloe among them—who had passed the first round.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe second round of auditions commenced, featuring a pivotal scene from the . In it, Roselyn, a rising actress, battled the industry's corrupt forces, survived an assassination attempt, faced public humiliation from a fan, and eventually succumbed to an emotional breakdown. It was a high-stakes emotional scene, demanding intense skill and depth to pull off.
As the staff set up, the actresses took their turns, the first three completing their performances without incident. Then, it was Khloe's turn. Her stunning performance from the previous round had already set expectations high, and the room buzzed with anticipation.
Khloe assumed her position, ready to face the challenge. The stunt coordinator, following the 's plot, acted as though he was about to stab her, forcing her to react with fear, terror, and despair.
As Khloe felt the dagger's motion, she realized something was horribly wrong.
The sound of the blade cutting through the air was unnervingly real.
This wasn't a prop-it was real.
The gleaming edge of the dagger flashed toward her, its tip slicing through the hair beside her face before grazing her cheek with a sharp sting.
Panic surged as the dagger drew closer, but in an instant, Henrik was there. With a fluid motion, he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her to safety in a single, decisive move.
In a swift turn, he dodged the dagger's deadly arc, then delivered a forceful kick that sent the stunt coordinator hurtling into the wall, where he collapsed in a heap, unconscious.
A collective gasp echoed through the room as the scene unfolded, but Henrik's attention remained on Khloe, who was trembling in his arms.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHis voice was a steady, calming presence as he reassured her, "Don't be afraid. I'm here." His deep, magnetic voice seemed to cast a calming spell, soothing the tension in her body.
As she leaned into him, her racing heart began to steady, each beat gradually finding its rhythm again.
As security rushed in and detained the stunt coordinator, the actresses, still rattled made moves to leave the scene. "Everyone, stay put!" Henrik's voice cut through the chaos, ice-cold and commanding.
His gaze swept over the room, dark and implacable, a void pulling at e everyone in its orbit.
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