The Enticing CEO’s Chosen Bride
Chapter 1626

Chapter 1626

Chapter 1626

“Ms. Summers,” the actor began, his voice shaky. I’m not sure I’m cut out for this role. Maybe it’sbest if I…“.

Chloe turned to face the nervous actor

A burst of mocking laughter erupted from the audience below the stage.

“Karma’s a bitch”

“Guess you’re the only one who doesn’t value your fans. Do you think everyone’s as clueless asyou?“c2

This show’s doomed Smart move to bail now. No sense in ruining your future over someone like her

The crowd was in an uproar, with a couple of other actors reluctantly stepping forward

We’re sorry, Ms. Summers We can’t do this either You should replace someone else”

Chloe squinted at them, taking a moment to assess their expressions. Then she spoke, her tone icy,“Are you sure?”

Seeing a possible escape route, they eagerly nodded their heads. “Yes Besides, you haven’t evensigned a contract with us yet, have you? We haven’t seen the script either, so we should be able toback out anytime, right?”

They felt a wave of relief wash over them Normally, actors confirmed for a role would sign a contractin advance to prevent any future mishaps. It was unclear if it was Chloe’s first time filming, that shewas unaware of the process, or if this launch was so rushed that she hadn’t had a chance to sign a

contract with them yet. Either way, they were grateful for this chance to reject the show. Theaudience was right. They had come a long way and couldn’t afford to throw away their futures socarelessly.

Chloe watched them silently, her face betraying no emotion. Then she blinked slowly, “I believe thisshow will be successful. Are you sure you want to drop out?”

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Think carefully before you answer. You have the liberty to change your mind, but once I make adecision, there’s no turning back. If you reject me now, you will forever be blacklisted. Don’t accuseme of threatening you. I have the power and you don’t. I won’t be magnanimous enough to let youall take advantage of me in this situation and then, in the future, offer you benefits without bearing agrudge”

The actors blushed with embarrassment, but with Chloe’s current reputation, they really didn’t knowwhat would happen in the future.

Chloe’s recent comments about fans had already sealed her fate. Nowadays, everyone knew thatplanning various marketing strategies to attract fans was common practice, but she was different.She completely offended her fans.

It was important to note that, although she wasn’t a superstar, her fan following was no less thansome A–list international celebrities. The reason everyone was eager to associate with her wasprimarily due to her enormous fan base, with her abilities coming second.

Now, she had personally destroyed her own reputation, and there was really nothing left for them totrust in her

“If that’s how you feel, we have nothing more to say”

Chloe smirked. “Do you know why I didn’t sign a contract with you in advance?”

The actors looked startled and a bit anxious

“Because I wanted you to have a choice. It’s your life, and you get to decide your path. I wanted tosee firsthand how you would choose at the crossroads of life. Since you’ve made a choice, I’llrespect it. There’s no contract between us, so you’re free to come and go as you please. None ofyou are irreplaceable”

Their faces darkened. As actors, they knew their uniqueness was paramount. Each role was tailor–made for a specific person. The last thing they wanted to hear was that they could easily bereplaced. If they were replaced, they would lose their uniqueness and struggle to stand out in thehighly competitive entertainment industry

Their futures would be fraught with failure.

“Why are you still standing there? This place is no longer yours. Please leave immediately” Chloelooked at them coldly

The actors were provoked by her attitude, “Ms. Summers, you should worry about yourself. It’s notup to you to decide whether we can be replaced

A mischievous thought arise within Chloe, “Really? You, a bunch of rookies who openly admit theirincompetence, have such a sense of superiority?”

Chloe turned towards the backstage area, giving a slight beckoning gesture. Several peopleemerged from the backstage and walked towards the stage They each took a bow and introducedthemselves, with their names and the roles they were taking over All of them were replacements forthe actors who had just quit

The individuals who had been pushed aside were now visibly embarrassed. The faces of thenewcomers who had just arrived looked very unfamiliar, and they had practically no popularity

The crowd fell silent

“What’s going on? Did she have a backup plan?”

“What a coincidence that it’s exactly those who qui.”

“Isn’t this clearly a case of having substitutes ready?”

Someone in the crowd, clearly intent on tarnishing Chloe’s reputation, sneered. The crowd joined inthe chant

The actors who had just quit, standing on the stage, managed a cold laugh. “The term substituteimplies that we were the first choice. If we hadn’t refused today, you wouldn’t have had a chance”

One of the new actors frowned and responded, “Perhaps you didn’t know, but we had alreadysigned contracts with Starlight International. Initially, we

didn’t understand why Ms. Summers needed us when she already had actors. Now it’s clear thatshe foresaw your decision today”

The expressions of the actors who had quit changed dramatically. “You had already signedcontracts?”

The crowd looked puzzled, and the actors who had quit felt a sense of unease. They had a feelingthat something was off but couldn’t figure out what Chloe was up to Given Chloe’s nature, theysuspected she had a trick up her sleeve

Ignoring their confusion, the new actors remained indifferent “Besides, even if we’re just theunderstudies, we don’t mind. Opportunity is really important to us in this circle. As long as it’s anopportunity, we won’t miss it. We’re not the only ones serving as stand–ins. Who can truly say theyhaven’t been a second choice at some point?

“Opportunity knocks but once. I’m grateful to everyone who passed up the chance before me andleft the opportunity on the table. A huge thank you to Ms. Summers for giving us a platform toshowcase our talents.”

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