Contract Marriage: Let's Make It Real, Mrs. Sterling!-Chapter 252: Auditioning for Stacy Shields

After receiving her number card, Mia Sutton sat quietly off to the side. It wasn’t for any particular reason, mainly because it was quiet. Her number wasn’t especially early, but it wasn’t too late either—just right.

The audition had already begun. One person after another went in, and when they came out, some had smiles, while others wore expressions of disappointment. From their faces, you could roughly tell what the situation was.

The first person who went in saw a row of people sitting in front of them: the director, assistant director, producer, screenwriter, etc. But that wasn’t the most important part. The key figure was Jensen Sterling sitting off to one side.

Their eyes instantly widened. It had long been rumored that the superstar Jensen Sterling had taken on this script, but no official announcement had been made, so no one knew if it was true or just hearsay.

Although Jensen Sterling has acted in both dramas and films, he clearly leans more towards films, rarely accepting drama roles.

So there was still much speculation about whether he would actually appear in this drama.

Even if people knew he was participating, they never expected him to be present at the auditions.

Everyone who entered afterward had almost the same reaction upon seeing Jensen Sterling.

The audition process was long and time passed slowly. The number of people ahead of her gradually decreased.

After each audition, the director would occasionally ask Jensen Sterling for his opinion, and Jensen would professionally give his thoughts.

But whenever someone auditioned for the role of Stacy Shields, he mostly remained silent, only watching with a distant gaze.

There were quite a few people auditioning for Stacy Shields, mostly second or third-tier actors. Even though the role wasn’t heavy on screentime, each scene was remarkably striking.

A significant amount of time passed, and the audition was nearly halfway through.

The director called for a break, rubbed his temples wearily, took a deep sigh, and then asked the screenwriter, "Are there any satisfactory auditions for Stacy Shields so far?"

The screenwriter flipped through the script in his hand and shook his head.

"None have the right feel."

The most outstanding feature of the character Stacy Shields is beauty, followed by charisma. Although there are many beauties in the industry, finding someone with both attributes is still challenging.

Some are beautiful, but they lack the charisma.

This was a real headache.

During this time, the director glanced at Jensen Sterling and then asked calmly a few seconds later, "Mr. Sterling, what do you think?"

The reason the director asked was to gauge Jensen Sterling’s attitude, knowing that he’d recommended someone. He was unsure whether Jensen would speak up for his recommendation, who appeared to be a newly signed junior from their company.

He wasn’t sure if it was the company asking him to mentor newcomers.

Although Jensen Sterling was a big name, doing him this favor wasn’t impossible, but the director wasn’t keen on accepting someone unsuitable for the role.

After all, the film’s reception impacts his reputation, and he didn’t want to tarnish it.

The person he recommended had been seen by the director; the appearance was very suitable—such looks were considered top-notch even within the industry. However, being from a talent show background, the acting skills were... questionable.

Jensen Sterling heard the director’s words, casually flipped a few pages of the script, and then calmly said, "The casting should be up to Director Guo."

Hearing this, the director’s face broke into a smile, and he amicably replied, "In some respects, any suggestions from you, Mr. Sterling, are welcome."

Knowing now that Jensen Sterling wouldn’t interfere with the casting, the director also breathed a sigh of relief, considering he didn’t want any conflicts.

It seemed Jensen Sterling’s good reputation in the industry was solid.

After chatting briefly, the audition continued. Just as Mia Sutton started feeling a bit sleepy while waiting, her number was finally called.

"Number 68, Mia Sutton."

"Where is Mia Sutton? Number 68, Mia Sutton."

Since Mia Sutton was sitting in a slightly secluded spot, the staff didn’t notice her immediately and called out for her.

That’s when they saw a woman waving towards them before approaching.

The staff checked the number card and let her in. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

As Mia Sutton pushed open the door, seeing the people inside genuinely surprised her.

And Jensen Sterling, who had been lounging lazily to the side, also straightened up slightly.

Mia Sutton blinked her pretty eyes. Jensen Sterling, what is he doing here? Didn’t he say he was at the company this morning?

Jensen Sterling looked at Mia Sutton, slowly curved his lips into a smile, as if to reassure her not to worry.

To be honest, Jensen Sterling’s presence at the audition was a last-minute decision by the casting team, and the notice was quite abrupt, which is why Mia Sutton was unaware.

Seeing her husband at the audition, sitting among the panel... it certainly was an unusual experience.

Mia Sutton’s surprise lasted only a moment before she quickly composed herself, maintaining a poised smile. She bowed slightly towards the panel and softly introduced herself.

"Hello, director and esteemed panel, I am number 68, Mia Sutton, auditioning for the role of Stacy Shields."

The director and screenwriter were immediately captivated the moment Mia Sutton walked in. Although they had already seen her submitted photos, in person, she appeared even more stunning and impressive than in the pictures.

The director re-evaluated his prior judgment of Mia Sutton. Standing there, she exuded an essence of Stacy Shields.

If her acting wasn’t terrible, the director could work with it; acting could be refined, but charisma was irreplaceable.

Mia Sutton stated, "I’m auditioning for the scene where the ancient magic sect disappears."

Hearing this, the director was somewhat surprised. After all, that scene was quite challenging. Others had either auditioned for the early scenes of Stacy Shields or the later, more aloof Stacy Shields. No one so far had chosen this particular scene.

Additionally, the scene required a co-actor.

The director said deeply, "Alright."

Then instructed the staff nearby, "Go find an actor to do the scene with her."

The staff member was just about to leave when Jensen Sterling spoke up, "No need to trouble anyone, I’ll do it."

The director was initially surprised that Jensen Sterling would volunteer to act alongside a newbie.

Then he chuckled, "Well, if Mr. Sterling is willing to act opposite her, that’s ideal. You are perfectly suited for the role you portray as well."

Jensen Sterling stood up from his seat and moved to the center of the room, where they both stood together.

In no time, Mia Sutton immersed herself in the emotions, gesturing toward him.

The director instructed, "Begin."

The elegant man from a moment ago suddenly transformed, as if a new soul had taken over his body.

The director, working with Jensen Sterling for the first time, was astounded by how quickly he embodied the character, truly deserving of his reputation as the industry’s acting maestro.

What surprised the director even more was Mia Sutton beside him. While Jensen Sterling’s speedy dive into character was expected, given his stature, the young girl’s rapid transition was equally impressive and her emotions were spot on.