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.”

The author of Vanishing Riddle? Fred is

but she didn’t show it and politely nodded to

smiled at Eileen, and extended her hand. “Don’t be so

this big shot writer to be so friendly. She stood up and shook hands with her. “Hello,

was soft, and when Eileen tried to pull her hand back, she found that she

was a

up and saw Flossie

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

was just surprised. I didn’t expect the actress Galen found to be so fitting for the role. Ms. Lopez. Your

Where? Honestly, I was fooled by her. During the

She pouted and didn’t bother to argue back.

seemed a bit upset. She sat down, glanced at Galen, and said, “I 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 faith in his

did not expect Flossie

Egbert arrived, and the meeting officially began.

the script discussion, the issues Flossie brought up mainly concerned the female

willing to make major changes. He said, “If we do that, the female lead

this, Eileen looked up.

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 important things like whoever the

frowned. “Your ideas are really out

bluntly confronted Galen. “I didn’t expect a director

is different

tension in the room immediately

cautiously looked

head at her,

original scriptwriter stepped in to mediate. “Actually,

to

We talked a lot about the script. After all, she is a great author. After she told