Chapter 1327

Mick glanced at Charles, a hint of awkwardness in his gaze. Charles had agreed to take on the role primarily because of Mick's request. He had accepted despite the low pay, drawn in by the script's potential. But the situation had changed dramatically since then. The female lead, Rita Row, had the financial influence to shift the balance of everything. The script, once a male-led drama, had undergone countless revisions and was now almost entirely reshaped into a female-centric story. The other lead character's arc was now solely designed to support Rita's growth. Charles' face darkened as Mick spoke, his eyes shifting to Rita, the rising star. They had crossed paths while playing minor roles in the past, and he had once been interested in her. But soon enough, she had climbed into the beds of various directors, assistant directors, and investors, doing whatever it took to gain fame. This left him completely disillusioned with women. He would have never agreed to the project if he