Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen

Chapter 116

Finally, Egbert managed to herd Eileen off to bed.

The next day.

Eileen arrived on set to find that a new scriptwriter had joined the crew.

Before starting work. Galen suggested a casual gathering to introduce the new scriptwriter to everyone.

As Eileen approached, she heard a clear and efficient female voice from the slightly ajar rest room door. “Hertha’s screen time needs to be halved, and Joyce’s screen time needs to be increased by two-thirds. The way the plot is handled also needs to change; ‘Eyes on the Rendezvous’ has too much of a ‘Vanishing Riddle’ vibe.”

Vanishing Riddle’ was a famous mystery drama. Eileen knew that after ‘Eyes on the Rendezvous’ aired, some media commentary channels would probably say that the plot was very similar to ‘Vanishing Riddle.

But why reduce Hertha’s screen time and increase Joyce’s?

Eileen knocked on the door.

The voices inside paused, and then Galen’s voice came out. “Come in.”

Eileen pushed the door open and walked in.

Upon entering, she saw Galen, the scriptwriter, and a strikingly beautiful woman in conversation.

This woman was seemingly in her thirties; she had long hair draped over her shoulders and a standout aura. The voice just now must have been hers.

Galen asked, “Where’s Egbert?”

Eileen, clutching her script, sat down on a folding chair and replied. “He’s in the restroom. He’ll be here in a bit.”

Galen didn’t say anything else. He turned to the unfamiliar woman and introduced her. “This is Eileen, the actress playing Joyce.”

Then he said to Eileen, “This is Fred, the new co-scriptwriter and art director.”

Vanishing Riddle? Fred is a

didn’t show it and politely nodded to the

at Eileen, and extended her hand.

aback; she didn’t expect this big shot writer to be

hand was soft, and when Eileen tried to pull

a bit

up and saw Flossie staring at her.

hand back again and asked, “What’s wrong?”

didn’t expect the actress Galen found to be so fitting for the role.

burst into laughter. “She’s like Joyce? Where? Honestly, I was fooled by her. During the audition,

Galen’s constant ribbing. She pouted and didn’t bother to argue

think she’s great. When I was reading the script last night, the image of Joyce that came to mind was Ms. Lopez. Galen should have more

he did not expect

arrived, and the

issues Flossie brought up mainly concerned the female lead and supporting roles.

not willing to make major changes. He said, “If we do that, the

this, Eileen looked

in a somewhat assertive tone. “Then change it. The final effect is what matters in a movie. As long as the effect is good, do we need to worry about less

ideas are really out

“I didn’t expect a director of your status to be a slave

a movie is different from writing!’ Galen

in the

cautiously looked at

her gaze and shook his head

end, the original scriptwriter stepped in to mediate. “Actually, we can try to make

turned to look at him.

Flossie came to me last night. We talked a lot about the script. After all, she is a great