What if one day they actually meet in person and his conversation is nothing like his WhatsApp chats? What if his worldview is completely different from hers? What should she do then?
But thinking about it right now was like counting chickens before they hatch.
Rubbing her sore neck, she realized it was already past midnight.
Cornelia got up to wash her face in the bathroom, went through her skincare routine, and then settled comfortably in bed, preparing to check out the news for a bit.
Usually, she's all over the current affairs and financial news, hardly ever dipping into the entertainment stuff.
Today, she noticed that topping the social media trend list was someone she knew, Hannah Dixon. Intrigued, she clicked on the trending hashtag #HannahAsAshley.
Ashley is the main character of a romance comic series Cornelia created and a hugely popular character in the comic world.
Typically, big-name actresses shy away from roles in popular comic adaptations, fearing criticism.
And Hannah, being the selective actress she is, why on earth would she take on this role?
Cornelia clicked on a video interview of Hannah discussing her new role.
Many stars usually said they took the job because someone recommended the script to them, but Hannah, known for her sincerity in the industry, gave a simple and direct answer: "Because I loved the original work. I've been following the news since I heard it was being adapted. When I heard they were casting for the lead, I put myself forward, and they agreed quickly. Most importantly, I believe I can do justice to this character."
Such authenticity reached Cornelia. She was tempted to comment, telling Hannah that she was the only one who could bring the author's vision of Ashley to life.
However, scrolling through the comments section, she saw a barrage of criticism, especially from die-hard fans of the original work.
They were whining about how the comic shouldn't be turned into a live-action series, saying Hannah couldn't embody Ashley's essence and that she'd ruin the original work.
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