'Red Flames' was a big budget project with many big names working in the same group. So, even if Maevie played as a dead body, it would be a magnificent add on to her resume in the future.
The role Wander selected for the actress was that of the younger sister of the second male lead and had few but significant presence in the series. The nature of the sister was also somewhat similar to Maevie, arrogant and spoiled. So, he believed that she would not have trouble acting out the character.
But. Even after changing so much, it seemed that the desire to argue with him regarding her work never changed.
"I'm more interested in Soma." Maevie announced.
"Maevie. I don't think this role is for you." Wander rejected.
"You don't know that!"
But as always, the stubborn woman was not listening to him. Wander already felt a headache creeping slowly at the back of his head.
Who was Soma?
She's a supporting character in the drama. A very complex role to execute, in Wander's opinion. And with Maevie's amateur acting skill, even if she was able to get the role, which he was sure she won't, she'd only ruin the quality of the drama.
"Listen. I'm glad that you are willing to try out a more complex role than what you usually go for. But you should be more aware of what you could give with your…" Wander searched of the right words, "capabilities…."
"My capabilities? My_"
The actress tried to argue back but paused as if she was hit by something. Then she just gave him a blank look that resembled that of his boss's when he's disappointed.
At first, Maevie was a bit annoyed that the agent was not talking her wish and decision seriously. Until she remembered her skills before she got bound with the system.
She became disappointed at herself, the Maevie before… Why was she so carefree and irresponsible? She understood why the agent was against her acting this role.
'It's be a bigger problem if he got me the role despite knowing how my acting was.'
But Maevie did not want to explain that she had improved her skills. Well… She did not know of a way to explain all that had happened with her and the system, without having them think that she became mental and be sent to a psychiatric hospital.
In the meantime, Wander saw the different changes on the actress's face within the short span of a few seconds. Seeing her like that made him fear that she would lose her temper like she used to. So, he rushed to explain…
"I am not saying that you're incapable of doing a complex role. Just that this might not be the right time. Maybe… In the future… You're still so young and yet to experience… I can arrange an acting class for you… I…"
Like a motor, his two lips moved endlessly. But the lady in front of him was not impressed by a bit. Wander would have never imagined that at that moment, the one Maevie was not impressed with was not him, but the actress herself.
The agent looked at the only person he thought would give him some help.
Abel William Cacia.
But the man looked like he was watching a movie instead, enjoying the despair of the man. The scene being that of agent convincing his actress to give on a role she could not handle.
The third young master even took a leisure sip of the beverage through a straw as he met the agent's eyes. But said nothing. He even nodded his chin, signaling Wander to continue what he was doing.
Left on his own, the agent thought of a way to make the woman in front of him give up the thought of playing the 'Soma' character.
"Listen… Maevie... This 'Soma' character is not a small one. It plays an important role in the story. So, not just anybody would be casted as the actress for the role. I'm not sure if someone has already been casted for the role. Or if there would be an audition."
"Then ask it."
"Huh?"
"Ask if someone has been casted already. Or if there would be an audition." Maevie stated.
"…"
"Ask!!" The girl insisted.
"You…" Wander stood up, pointing his finger at the young girl in shock. "You're not thinking of auditioning for this role, are you?"
"I said I'm interested in this character. So, it's obvious why I'd ask for the audition's information."
Maevie gave him the 'Duhh!' expression.
Now that brought a reaction to Abel's face. One that mirrored the one on Wander's face. Shocked.
Maevie had been surviving in the Entertainment Industry only due to the influence of the Cacia family. Although she had been acting in about a dozen web dramas, she had never had to audition for one. As most of her role really did not require her to. And the production team valued the investment she brought with her more than the trouble of having to shot five times for a single shot.
Maevie before, was also aware of her lack of talent and was satisfied with entering the crew to play small roles and having to avoid troubles like auditioning for a role.
Previously, she rejected to see the script of one when Wander begged her to go for an audition. That was when the agent had a little hope to guide the young girl. But after countless arguments, he gave up on trying to send her to one.
And now, here she was… telling him that she wanted to audition for a role….
'How could she change so much?' Wander had been saying that a lot to himself lately.
"You really want to audition for the role?" The agent calmed down and asked her with seriousness in his eyes.
"Uh huh. Why would I ask for it if I don't?"
"But… You're acting… It's…"
Although Wander was in the moon from happiness that his artist was willing to make effort now, he did not forget of her capabilities. And Maevie seemed to get his worry now.
"Brother Wander…"
The young girl called out softly.
"I just want to try the audition. I really like the character and want to act it out. I just want to have the chance to compete to get the role. Will you let me?"
"…"
"Please… I can also go to the acting class as you said."
Her eyes were pleading him. Her looks at the moment reminded Wander of his dog when it was a puppy…
"Let me get the information first."
Saying that the agent slipped away from the sudden cuteness attack and headed to the garden of the mansion. Never in his two years of association with Maevie did he ever think that one day he would see her as a cute puppy.
If there was any animal he would associate with Maevie before, it would have been the spawn on the devil himself, a chihuahua. That too a snappy one with devious eyes. Then he thought to himself…
'Even chihuahua are cute as puppies….'