Chapter 401 “Where can I go to find someone who looks exactly like you?” Bradley couldn‘t help but question her proposal. “It‘s just a body double scene. All we‘re looking for is the motion and the overall effect.”
“I know...” Guinevere said, looking regretful. “But I thought that you‘re like me, a perfectionist in work.”
The manner in which she put it left Bradley with no choice but to swallow his words. In frustration, he kicked a chair by his feet.
Guinevere could clearly tell that he was raging.
Bradley did not bother hiding the fury etched on his face. He would‘ve probably given up tolerating her behavior if it weren‘t for her family.
Guinevere decided to take a step back and offer them a solution, “Ella looks somewhat like me, and she filmed her fighting scene well just now. Would she be able to serve as my double?”
Everyone turned to look at Stella upon Guinevere‘s suggestion.
It was then that everyone realized that Stella did look somewhat like Guinevere.
Perhaps good–looking people all bore some resemblance to each other. Both Stella and Guinevere had bright and beautiful eyes, but unlike Stella, Guinevere often wore make–up to
emphasize her features and make her look more captivating.
Seeing her remain silent, Guinevere hesitated, “...Oh, that‘s right. I didn‘t even seek your opinion about it. It‘s fine if you‘re not willing. After all, the moves are pretty difficult.” The crew couldn‘t help but begin to persuade Stella. “Ella, you performed very well just now. Ms. Cohen just gave birth and it‘s only natural that she can‘t do these moves. Why don‘t you lend a helping hand? You‘ve already been filming for quite a while; this additional scene wouldn‘t take up much time.”
Instead of asking Stella for a favor, the way Guinevere and the crew members put it made Stella seem almost unreasonable if she were to reject the proposal.
She was about to open her mouth and respond when Bradley cut in, “She‘s a newcomer. How good an effect can she achieve? She could film that scene in one take only because she was very well prepared, diligent, and professional. If she really can help us film Guinevere‘s scene, then I, representing the entire crew, thank Ella. However, it‘s entirely reasonable too if she can‘t.”
Guinevere‘s face turned cold as she looked at Bradley. She couldn‘t even be bothered to preserve the friendly and approachable image she was trying to keep up. She didn‘t expect Bradley to come to Ella‘s defense in front of everyone. Stella looked at Bradley before nodding in agreement, “I can give it a go, though I can‘t guarantee how things will turn out.” Bradley looked at her, slightly shocked. He didn‘t say anything, but she walked towards her and patted her shoulder, “I‘ll remember this favor you do for us.” Stella flashed him a smile, maintaining her silence. Guinevere sneered in silence as she looked at both of them. “Thank you for your willingness to help me. Weston wouldn‘t let me do something so dangerous, so I have to trouble you to help out...”
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Mr. Ford Is Jealous