Chapter 474:
When Elena got home, Jolie was still awake. “Elena, you’re back! There’s some chicken soup warming in the kitchen. I’ll bring it out for you. Have some before you head upstairs.”
Jolie always thought Elena should gain a little weight and frequently made her nourishing soups. Elena was used to this, and although she never actually gained weight from the soups, she humored Jolie’s efforts.
On the table was a photograph of Evelyn.
Elena sat down and asked, “Mom, why aren’t you in bed yet?”
Jolie set the soup down. “Your father had an inspection today and hasn’t returned yet. I couldn’t sleep, so I’ve been looking at pictures.”
Jolie picked up Evelyn’s photograph and showed it to Elena. “Evelyn is such a sweet girl, and she cares about Jeffry. I was thinking about inviting her over for a meal. What do you think, Elena?”
Elena took a few sips, wiped her mouth, and looked at Jolie. “Does Jeffry know about this?” she asked.
Jolie shook her head. “He doesn’t know. I haven’t told him yet. Jeffry and your father are always buried in work.”
Elena responded, “Mom, you should tell Jeffry first and see what he thinks.”
Elena was the only one in the family aware of Jeffry and Lydia’s relationship. She wouldn’t say anything until Jeffry made it public, though she doubted he would be eager to have Evelyn join them for dinner.
Jolie thought for a moment and accepted her daughter’s advice. She then sent a message to Jeffry.
Back in her room, Elena headed to the bathroom and switched on the shower. She finally managed to rinse off the cedarwood scent that clung to her.
When she stepped out, her phone rang.
“Elena, have you finished the script yet?”
Elena held the phone a bit away from her ear. “Almost.”
Devonte Blake was nearly on his knees with relief. “Elena, you’re a lifesaver! We’ve almost filled the entire cast for the movie, but we’re still missing a female lead. I need the rest of the script by tomorrow!”
“I see,” Elena replied, opening her laptop.
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Devonte placed great trust in Elena. When they first met, she hadn’t yet become the world-renowned, mysterious master writer known as Lena. Back then, she had just completed her first novel.
Devonte had instantly seen the potential in her work and tracked her down in Foiclens to propose a partnership, which eventually led to the founding of the now-renowned Starlight Studios in Klathe.
While Devonte was the official CEO, he actually operated under Elena’s guidance.
Thanks to adaptations of Lena’s novels, Starlight Studios had made a name for itself in Klathe, launching the careers of many award-winning actors over the years.
Lena—a name that had become legendary. In Houis, her fame spanned from literature professors to young children. Her literary creations ranged from sharp critical realism to lush fantasy worlds.
The novel Devonte planned to adapt was Lena’s renowned “A Dream Within a Dream,” a story filled with complex characters, each one fully developed.
The book had a large fan base, and the announcement of its film adaptation had caused a buzz in the entertainment sector. Everyone was eager to be a part of it, with the female lead role being particularly desired. Half of the actresses in the industry were keen to try out.
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