It's not necessarily true that making sacrifices will guarantee you what you want; first, you need to possess something others desire. Hollywood filmmakers don't casually choose actors; if the chosen actor isn't good, it can significantly impact the box office. If the investors incur losses, finding themselves thrown into the sea is not an impossibility.
Elisa was lucky; she happened to possess something someone wanted, and her acting skills were sufficient to avoid ruining the character. Thus, she ultimately obtained this opportunity.
Going to the hospital with Roy, who was also injured, was indeed unexpected. No one expected it to be a hospital famous for its obstetrics and gynecology services, and no one anticipated the presence of hidden journalists, let alone a passerby capturing their images.
When she heard Roy's request for clarification, her immediate reaction was to comply. After all, as a supporting actress, she had no confidence in confronting such a big star.
But just as she was about to post the truth on her Facebook page, her agent stopped her.
"Are you crazy? Do you know what a stroke of luck you've encountered? Do you really want to ruin it like this?"
Elisa was a bit confused by the question, "What am I ruining? It's just a clarification."
The agent looked at her with a face full of frustration, "I seriously doubt how you've survived in Hollywood these past few years! Listen, this might be the luckiest moment of your life. Your chance of soaring to the top depends on how you handle this opportunity!"
"So, you mean I shouldn't clarify?"
"Nonsense!"
Elisa shook her head, "I can't do that. If I don't follow through, he can easily kick me out of the cast. I finally got this role; I can't just give up, even if it means sacrificing my pride!"
The agent patted her on the back, visibly annoyed, "I think you're turning silly from acting. Even if he kicks you out, so what? As long as you continue the rumors with him, in a few days, you'll become famous! Worried about not getting roles anymore?"
Elisa hadn't expected her agent to say this, and her mind was suddenly in turmoil, "But he..."
"He what? Do you know his current salary? Over 20 million! He's the highest-paid actor in Hollywood. Why do you think so many people still approach him for roles? It's because he's famous globally! Look at the recent news. How many people knew your name before these rumors? And now?"
Elisa's heart skipped a beat. The agent's words seemed to open a door to a new world for her. Indeed! How many people would call her by her name before? Walking the streets of Hollywood, no one would recognize her. Looking at her resume, it had plenty of words, but how many memorable roles had she played?
And now, just on her way back from the set, she encountered several passersby pointing at her. At the time, she felt embarrassed, but thinking about it now, wasn't that exactly what a star needed?
Still, she had a concern, "Even if I don't have to worry about Roy, there's still his girlfriend! Moran is a big director in Hollywood and the heir to Moran Media. If she wants to ruin me, a single word from her would be enough, right?"
The agent dismissed her concern, "Do you really think they're in love? No matter how powerful and wealthy Roy Seasonstar is, he's just a plaything for Moran. She nurtured and molded him, all for a Hollywood star development game. Do you think there's love between them?"
"Dear, stop being naive! What do you think Roy has that can attract a rich heiress like her? Looks? Figure? If Moran is interested, she can have dozens or hundreds of men lining up with just a word. How could she genuinely care for an actor like him?"
Elisa was hearing such perspectives for the first time, "Really? The newspapers often report that they have a good relationship! And last time, Roy even saved Moran's life, didn't he?"
The agent playfully poked her forehead, "Come on, others might not know, but how could I not know? That's how Hollywood works. As long as you have money, you can find a plethora of men and women. Stars may seem glamorous and beautiful to ordinary people, but in the eyes of heiresses from wealthy families, they're just valuable toys."
"Even if he saved her, so what? Even bodyguards save people; how many employers would date their bodyguards? Don't worry; as long as you seize this opportunity, and make everyone believe there's something between you and Roy, that heiress will surely lose interest in him. By then, your fame will have spread, and you won't have to worry about anyone causing you trouble!"
Elisa felt a surge of excitement. She had to admit that her agent was a very persuasive speaker. Since signing with him earlier this year, she had let go of many beliefs she had been clinging to before. It was only when she got the role in Cold Mountain that she realized her previous convictions were just chains that had been holding her back.
Things seemed to be just as he said. If she were Moran, with such high status and so much money, why would she limit herself to a single person? Life is more interesting with countless love affairs; how could she be interested in a poor boy she had created?
Moreover, if she were in Moran's shoes and found out that her boyfriend had dealings with other women, causing such a big scandal, she would surely be angry and want to break up! Thinking about it this way, maybe she could give it a try.
Seeing her attitude loosening, the agent seized the opportunity and added, "Your luck in life might all be on this matter! Think about it, do you have any other chance to have a scandal with such a top star? Or a chance to be the headline star like this? Look at your favorite FB, how many people already know you and are talking about you?"
Dazzling stardust spun before her eyes. Elisa seemed to see herself walking on the red carpet in a high-end custom dress, surrounded by countless camera flashes, and being cheered by numerous cheers.
She had been in Hollywood for seven or eight years, without many good opportunities. Even while playing supporting roles, she had to work in a fast-food restaurant to sustain her life here. Yes! Maybe all her luck in life had been used up here! This was a great opportunity for her to reach the pinnacle with a single leap!
Closing her eyes and reopening them, she had made a decision, "What should I do?"
"That's right!" The agent nodded approvingly and whispered his plan in her ear.