She never thought of herself as kind, even considering kindness to be a trait of the weak. If Roy couldn't bring her benefits, why would she bring him to Hollywood? She nurtured him and gave him opportunities, all for the future returns he would bring her. So, where did the word "kindness" fit in?
Perhaps in every mother's eyes, their child is always the most pure and kind.
Unfortunately, the little Laila that Janet knew had already left. What remained in this body was a soul with a black heart, a thief who stole away the happiness that was rightfully hers.
Seemingly aware of her daughter's distraction, Janet patted her back forcefully. "What are you waiting for? Go to the red carpet. Do you want your fans to wait until doomsday?"
"Mm." Leila habitually smiled, and as the driver stopped the car by the red carpet, she and her mother stepped out of the car.
"It's Leila!"
"Director! Director!"
Excited fans gathered on both sides, not just to see the beautiful stars but especially to catch a glimpse of Leila. It was challenging to get any information about her, except for the one time during the FOX live broadcast when she appeared with Cooper due to a bet.
Countless people were enamored by her grace, intelligence, and occasional stubbornness, making her fans fall for her and dubbing her the last American lady.
"Why the last one?" Just take a look at those spoiled young ladies who frequently appear in entertainment news. Either they're entangled in scandals or filled with melodrama. Which one could compare to Leila, who had achieved so much at such a young age without the arrogance of a spoiled princess?
Janet had wanted her daughter to wear more vibrant colors, like bright red, pink, or even gold or orange. In her opinion, young girls should wear youthful colors. Otherwise, when they grew old and wore those colors, they'd be called old hags from behind.
However, Leila had no interest in those bright colors. Janet had tried making clothes in various colors, but she refused to wear any of them. So, Janet had to work with the colors her daughter liked and tried to add liveliness to the mature tones.
At times like this, Janet missed the obedient young Leila. Of course, she preferred having her daughter in good health with a normal body.
As fans chanted Leila's name, she quietly held her daughter's hand, feeling nothing but pride.
Leila was unaware of her mother's thoughts on her outfit. Her attention was fully focused on the fans surrounding her. She knew how important fans were to the success of a movie, so she always treated them well. Whenever the fans cried and shouted to get her attention, she would turn and gracefully wave at them, which would always lead to the loudest cheers.
This time, there were even more fans than the last premiere. At least a thousand people were present.
The media who came to cover the event were relieved because this time they didn't have to squeeze with the fans. The Phoenix Flim Company finally remembered their existence and reserved a separate area for them in the best photography spot.
However, even though they had a dedicated space, it was still not enough for the large group of reporters. One reporter had arrived several hours early to secure the best position.
Indeed, it was a wise decision. Look at the other reporters who arrived later; they couldn't even get close to the venue, were completely blocked by fans, and couldn't even see a shadow.
Leila and Janet walked into the cinema and saw the actors chatting while standing in their designated spots. When they saw Leila, they came over to greet her.
Roy seemed to be the most awkward among them. Until now, he wasn't sure if Leila had forgiven him, so he didn't dare to get within three feet of her.
Unfortunately, their seats were very close, with only Louise between them. Before Louise arrived, they could see each other's eyelashes.
As they sat down, Leila felt Roy stealing glances at her. She said with a calm expression, "What? You don't recognize me afterjust a few days?"
"Huh? No!" Roy was startled when she suddenly spoke to him, and he quickly denied, "I was just looking to see who's sitting over there!"
"Is that so?" Leila didn't say whether she believed him or not. She smiled slightly, and shifted her gaze to the big screen, leaving Roy wondering whether she believed him or not.
As fans and media with entry tickets entered the cinema, the lights gradually dimmed, and the highly anticipated movie finally began amid great excitement.
The beginning of "Final Destination" was captivating—a group of students boarded a plane, preparing for an overseas trip. The male protagonist sensed various anomalies and felt uneasy. Despite this unease, the plane took off, but not long after, it exploded in a brilliant fireball.
The male protagonist felt his skin burn from the flames, and the suffocation made him feel as though he had died. He suddenly woke up, realizing that it was just a dream, an incredibly terrifying dream.
But... was it just a dream?
Various signs similar to the dream appeared before his eyes, intensifying his unease. Even when people around him came to comfort him, they couldn't calm him down. Eventually, amidst the chaos, he forcibly left the plane, accompanied by his friends and a few others who were affected by the confusion.
When everyone thought the young man was causing trouble for no reason, the plane took off, and then... exploded in mid-air, just as the young man had warned.
The people in the waiting lounge couldn't believe their eyes. The flames in the sky were so dazzling, reminding them that this was not an illusion or hallucination but a real event.
They didn't dare to think about what would have happened if they hadn't left the plane. All they knew was that they could safely stand there thanks to the young man; he had saved them all! But why did he know that this tragedy would occur? Was he the devil? A monster? Or something else unimaginable?