NovelXXXChapter 357 Ever since *Innocent* beca runaway hit, Amelia had skyrocketed to the ranks of A-list actresses-her debut was nothing short of a peak.
Sentertainment blogs claimed *Innocent* would be both her beginning and her end. After all, an actor's tin the spotlight is fleeting, and most will never cacross a script as good as *Innocent* in their entire careers.
The swas said for the author. Just because a writer had one sensational didn't mean every book would catch fire. A masterpiece like *Innocent* was lightning in a bottle-even the sauthor would struggle to replicate that magic twice.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd yet, just as the buzz was fading, Obsidian released another -this tdropping the entire story online at once.
After *Innocent*'s wild success, Obsidian's fanbase had swelled by millions. So, when her new book appeared, it instantly made waves. In less than a month, *Ephemeral Elegance* shot to the top of the site's charts, outpacing even the heat of *Innocent*.
CICI Media Co. snapped up the rights. Before production dates were even set, they announced online that Amelia would be cast as the female lead, with the male lead still undecided.
Citrine never told Amelia about the decision. Amelia only found out when she saw the company's official statement-she'd been hand-picked for the role.
As soon as she saw the news, she called Citrine.
"Citrine, was it you who gavethe lead?" Amelia's voice trembled with excitement.
"So? Another role lined up for you. Happy?" Citrine's voice on the other end was warm, laced with gentle affection.
Amelia was overwhelmed. "Citrine, you're just too good to me. Aren't you worried I'll mess up and tarnish your reputation?" Her voice grew smaller with every word.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe knew she had no powerful family or industry connections. Without Citrine paving the way, she'd never have made it this far. And maybe because of that, she always worried about letting Citrine down-Citrine, who was so accomplished, so brilliant.
Citrine's reply was crisp and clear: "Amy, I believe in myself—and I believe in you. Besides, I wrote this just for you. The lead was always meant to be yours." Amelia's eyes stung. Except for Citrine, no one had ever treated her so kindly. Her voice wavered. "Thank you, Citrine." Once *Ephemeral Elegance* had its release date, filming started soon after.
Since the story was a fantasy, the director chose Crestwood as the filming location for its scenic backdrops. On the first day of shooting, Citrine made a special trip to visit the set.
She'd counted the cast and crew ahead of tand brought enough pastries and drinks for everyone, plus a stash of small gifts. She arrived with her car packed to the brim-it was quite the spectacle.
Citrine had the car parked by the entrance and called out cheerfully, "Everyone, con out! There's something for each of you."
The crew's eyes lit up as soon as they saw Citrine. "Whoa Obsidian's here! My Vidal's actually here!" "She spoils us so much-work suddenly doesn't feel so tough today." "She's the best. Always looking out for us struggling workers."
"I swear, I love Obsidian. She just gets us. These cupcakes and iced coffees are exactly what we needed." "Wish I were Amelia. Must be nice having a friend who writes bestsellers."
"You have no idea-I could watch their friendship for hours and never get tired of it. The whole crew was happier to see Citrine than they were on payday.
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