Reflecting on her past times on set, Marlowe sighed and replied, “Do you really think it matters if I’m just playing a corpse again, Milly?”
“Yes, Marlowe!” Milly responded with excitement. “Before, the roles were just silent corpses on tiny sets. But this time, you actually have a few lines!”
Before Marlowe could respond, Milly went on, “And it’s a big production this time. It doesn’t matter
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what role you play or how many lines you have. The important thing is the connections you’ll make. Think about it. The people you’ll meet this time will be different because it’s a bigger show. And who knows, you might get noticed by Mr. Spears.”
Marlowe sighed again. “Thank you. But I’m not the naive girl with a dream anymore.”
But deep down, she believed Milly had a point.
After a brief pause, Marlowe added, “Even though the opportunity is rare, I still don’t want to return to Eleymond.”
Milly was silent for a few seconds before she asked, “Are you still upset about that guy?”
Marlowe’s eyes darkened, and she didn’t reply.
“Well, let me tell you, he’s just not worth it! Don’t throw away your life for someone like that. With your looks and figure, you could have any man you want, girl. Remember how the director praised you on set? You may not come from a powerful background, but that doesn’t matter. You’ll build your connections slowly. What matters is keeping your fighting spirit alive,” Milly responded.
After a pause, she continued, “Trust me, that guy is too snobbish and doesn’t deserve your love. You should cut him out of your lives fast. He’s only holding you back from your success, you get that? You’ve got a bright future. Don’t let yourself get stuck in a rut. Stand up and move forward!”
Milly comforted Marlowe, trying to convince her to move on.
Marlowe sighed, feeling the weight of her decision. Letting go wasn’t easy after five years of being in love.
She and Alvin had been together since college, their innocence making everything about the future seem hopeful. They truly believed they had bright futures ahead of them.
After graduation, they moved to Eleymond to carve out their careers in the entertainment industry.
But reality was full of hurdles.
Alvin always dreamed of making it big in music, but his songs never caught on. Marlowe, on the other hand, attended every audition she could. While many directors were impressed with her, her lack of connections made her an easy target for exploitation.
After she stood her ground, her only option was to accept minor roles.
Back then, she and Alvin could only afford a run-down basement apartment in Eleymond, yet Marlowe never thought about quitting.
That changed three months ago when she discovered Alvin was cheating on her.
Their five-year relationship ended abruptly.
Alvin’s new girlfriend was a real estate tycoon’s daughter. When confronted, Alvin coldly dismissed Marlowe, mocking, “So what? You’re broke. You only have a basement to offer. Why would I stay with you?”
At that moment, Marlowe was speechless.
Following their split, news of Alvin’s engagement spread quickly online, and he soon married into the wealthy family.
Marlowe then returned to the island.