Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 400: Ethan Linton Auditions for Ian Kaye

Chapter 400: Chapter 400: Ethan Linton Auditions for Ian Kaye

At that time, when Harvey Vance was chatting with Sloane Hawthorne, he jokingly complained about this topic to her.

Harvey still remembers clearly how Sloane replied to him back then.

Sloane said, "Because I wanted to become a shining star surrounding my sister, so I couldn’t help but want to get closer to her."

At that moment, Harvey was momentarily speechless.

When did Selena Kensington gain such an admirer?

"Anyway, since you two are already done up, later on, touch up your makeup and get the costume photos taken as well."

Selena thought for a moment and said.

Otherwise, it would be a waste to take them off after just putting them on for a while.

These clothes might look simple, but putting them on takes quite a bit of effort.

"Lea, take them to the studio later."

Selena assigned this task to Lea Dutton.

"Okay."

After Lea Dutton left with Sloane Hawthorne and Harvey Vance, Selena continued to look at the next interviewee.

This casting is starting by selecting from Stardust Entertainment, and if none are suitable, they’ll consider widening the scope.

There are plenty of actors under Stardust Entertainment, and to avoid Selena Kensington becoming exhausted like last time,

Hugh Kensington ensured that the actors were pre-evaluated, and only one would be presented to Selena for final assessment.

The next role to audition for is Paloma Quinn’s younger brother, Ian Kaye.

Ian, frail and often ill since childhood, was sent by the King of Vorlag to recuperate with the esteemed High Monk in The Valerion Kingdom. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Until Vorlag was vanquished, and Paloma, alone, was escorted to The Valerion Kingdom’s capital.

That was when the siblings reunited.

Though frail, Ian harbored grand ambitions.

Yet in The Valerion Kingdom, all he could do was hear the news of his homeland’s fall and his parents’ suicide in The Royal Palace.

His sister was forced from being a dignified Princess to a mere Dancing Girl.

Perhaps because Ian was weak since young, God opened another window for him.

His wisdom was almost supernatural.

It was said that extreme wisdom comes at a cost, so Ian always appeared fragile.

Yet, he was always Paloma’s behind-the-scenes strategist.

He constantly devised plans for her and was even the first to know about the mutual admiration between Paloma and Rhys Kidd.

Selena flipped through the profiles on the list.

"Ethan Linton?"

Selena almost forgot about this person.

Hugh, by her side, explained, "Ethan Linton has been out of town shooting another youth drama. He just recently returned. It’s normal that you haven’t seen him for a while."

Selena nodded. Although Ethan Linton was someone she recruited,

she wasn’t his manager, nor a company official now.

Naturally, she wasn’t aware of Ethan Linton’s situation.

"Let him in."

Ethan Linton walked in, and as he entered, Selena saw his long-missed smile.

Selena smiled, too. "Ethan, it’s been a while."

Ethan smiled back, "Sister Kensington, long time no see."

Selena, somewhat puzzled, asked, "Why did you want to audition for Ian?"

Although Ethan Linton’s appearance was suitable, he hadn’t tried such a role before.

A prince with near-mystical intelligence and frail health.

His eyes seemed capable of seeing through the worldly and the cold realities.

"Mainly, I want to try out everything Sister Kensington writes,"

Ethan said.

In Selena’s scripts, every character has distinct personalities, stories, and charm.

Her scripts don’t have clear protagonists and supporting characters.

These concepts are blurred in Selena’s scripts.

Yet they don’t stray from the main storyline.

If you’re willing to dig deep, you can find each character’s unique qualities.

"Oh, seems like you’re a loyal fan of Director Kensington,"

The assistant director laughed cheerily.

Selena’s smile deepened. "Let’s begin, perform a monologue of Ian under the ginkgo tree at Londern Temple."

Londern Temple is where Ian was taken by the High Monk to calm his mind.

The ancient ginkgo tree at Londern Temple was where Ian often stayed.

Every March and April, he would spend entire days under the ginkgo tree, gazing at its ancient, lush branches.

Ethan Linton took a moment, found a chair, and used it as a wheelchair to sit down.

Even in March and April, the young, frail boy had a white scarf draped over him.

Despite his slender frame, his face was still breathtakingly striking.

His skin had a sickly pallor, delicate rosy lips, slightly upturned eyes.

His deep black eyes were unexpectedly mature, steady, and desolate.

A Prince of Vorlag, once prophesied by the High Monk that if he were healthy, Vorlag would rise as a strong nation.

Unfortunately, extreme wisdom comes at a cost.

He knew too much, saw through too many societal roles and cold realities, exhausts the mind, and easily harms the body.

The King of Vorlag, striving to preserve him, let him leave with the High Monk.

Keeping him away from the mundane, not entering the mortal world.

This way, he had a chance to live longer.

He sat alone in the wheelchair.

No monks or worshippers passed by, in this isolated place, only the lonely boy.

The wind blew, and the ginkgo leaves rustled in the tree above.

As the sound echoed, yellow ginkgo leaves floated down from the tree.

Some fell onto the boy, while others landed beside him.

The surroundings, in yellow leaves, formed a world of their own.

He gently reached out to catch a leaf as it floated down.

His hands were slender and thin, through his pale skin, the olive blue veins visible.

Gazing at that ginkgo leaf, the boy smiled slightly.

"Fallen leaves return to roots, and I... where should I return to?"

He finished speaking, covering his face with his sleeve, coughing lightly.

"Wisdom bordering on supernatural, extreme wisdom comes at a cost!... extreme wisdom comes at a cost!"

He seemed unwillingly struggling to speak, triggering an even stronger bodily reaction.

He coughed up blood.

No one could understand the desolation and helplessness in Ian’s heart.

Even Paloma couldn’t comprehend Ian’s long-standing illness.

He had countless strategies and talents, yet couldn’t showcase them due to physical maladies.

He could only watch as his sister, to avenge, acted with patience and discretion, using all means.

And plan for their future.

After Ethan performed, he looked at Selena.

Selena’s eyes flickered with surprise, and she asked, "Did you do some secret homework?"

Ethan, a bit embarrassed, rubbed the back of his head, "Since Jared Yardley, I’ve gotten into the habit of immersing myself in every character..."

Initially, Ethan faced some difficulties, but through Selena’s high standards and pursuit of excellence in Immortal Path, he realized that other dramas now were not much of a problem for him.