Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen novel Chapter 116

Finally, Egbert managed to herd Eileen off to bed.

The next day.

Eileen arrived on set to find that a new scriptwriter had joined the crew.

Before starting work, Galen suggested a casual gathering to introduce the new scriptwriter to everyone.

As Eileen approached, she heard a clear and efficient female voice from the slightly ajar rest room door. "Hertha's screen time needs to be halved, and Joyce's screen time needs to be increased by two-thirds. The way the plot is handled also needs to change; 'Eyes on the Rendezvous' has too much of a 'Vanishing Riddle' vibe."

'Vanishing Riddle' was a famous mystery drama. Eileen knew that after 'Eyes on the Rendezvous' aired, some media commentary channels would probably say that the plot was very similar to 'Vanishing Riddle.’

But why reduce Hertha’s screen time and increase Joyce’s?

Eileen knocked on the door.

The voices inside paused, and then Galen's voice came out. "Come in."

Eileen pushed the door open and walked in.

Upon entering, she saw Galen, the scriptwriter, and a strikingly beautiful woman in conversation.

This woman was seemingly in her thirties; she had long hair draped over her shoulders and a standout aura. The voice just now must have been hers.

Galen asked, "Where's Egbert?"

Eileen, clutching her script, sat down on a folding chair and replied. "He's in the restroom. He'll be here in a bit."

Galen didn't say anything else. He turned to the unfamiliar woman and introduced her. "This is Eileen, the actress playing Joyce."

Then he said to Eileen, "This is Fred, the new co-scriptwriter and art director."

Fred? The author of Vanishing Riddle? Fred is a woman?

Eileen was somewhat surprised, but she didn't show it and politely nodded to the woman. "Hello."

The woman put down her script, suddenly stood up, smiled at Eileen, and extended her hand. "Don't be so formal; call me Flossie."

Eileen was taken aback; she didn't expect this big shot writer to be so friendly. She stood up and shook hands with her. "Hello, Flossie."

Flossie's hand was soft, and when Eileen tried to pull her hand back, she found that she couldn't.

She was a bit confused.

She looked up and saw Flossie staring at her.

Eileen tried to pull her hand back again and asked, "What's wrong?"

Flossie seemed to snap back to reality, awkwardly releasing her hand and explaining, "I'm sorry, I was just surprised. I didn't expect the actress Galen found to be so fitting for the role. Ms. Lopez. Your aura is very similar to Joyce's."

Galen immediately burst into laughter. "She's like Joyce? Where? Honestly, I was fooled by her. During the audition, she was nothing like this!"

Eileen was used to Galen's constant ribbing. She pouted and didn't bother to argue back.

Flossie seemed a bit upset. She sat down, glanced at Galen, and said, "I think she's great. When I was reading the script last night, the image of Joyce that came to mind was Ms. Lopez. Galen should have more faith in his actors."

Galen was a bit surprised; he did not expect Flossie to argue with him over Eileen.

After a while, Egbert arrived, and the meeting officially began.