Chapter 223 We''re Both in the Same Boat
Samantha didn''t have a business card with her at the moment, so she couldn''t prove her identity right away. But that didn''t matter. In three days, she would officially take over the Wace Corporation. Once that happened, Jacob would know exactly who she was.
Samantha replied, "Mr. Moore, sometimes young people aren''t just students. We can wear more than one hat, like being the new CEO of Wace Corporation. Let me formally introduce myself. I''m Samantha Wace. My mother founded the Wace Corporation. Several years ago, my mother died from an illness, and I was left with a head injury from a fire that impaired my cognitive abilities to those of a seven- or eight-year-old. Hence, my inept father temporarily took over thepany Now that I''vepletely recovered, the Wace Corporation ising back under my control. In three days, it will officially be mine. If you trust me, I''ll honor my promise to invest in your film."
Jacob didn''t quite understand why Samantha was sharing all this with him, but there was one thing he was definitely curious about. "We don''t even know each other. Why do you want to help me?"
Samantha looked at him earnestly and said, "Because, Mr. Moore, I think we''re in the same boat."
"The same boat?"
Samantha nodded. "That''s right. We''ve both been through the wringer. You were framed and betrayed by the rising star you made famous, leaving your reputation in tatters and no films to direct. And I was betrayed by my own family, left mentally incapacitated for three years. We''re cut from the same cloth. Our experiences may not be identical, but there are enough simrities. That''s why I want to help you to clear your name and help you win the Best Director award again."
Although Jacob wasn''t sure if what Samantha said was true, he was deeply grateful for her trust in him. Ever since that scandal exploiting actresses came to light, my reputation has been utterly ruined. Even my parents and wife severed all ties with me, not
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wanting to be dragged down by myuation. Now, I''ve been abandoned by everyone. Iwant
to direct a new series to prove that my sess is based on talent, not exploitation, but no one is willing to help. Worse yet, no one believes my side of the story.
"To all my former friends, I''m just a pervert. They want nothing to do with me. Honestly, I thought this project was dead in the water, but meeting you feels like fate intervening, Ms. Wace. I''m incredibly thankful for your faith in me. If you really do invest in this film, I swear I won''t let you down. In fact, I''ll make sure this production blows your mind!"
Jacob still had a lot of confidence in his own talent.
As long as there was funding and actors, shooting the script wouldn''t be an issue. But the real
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problem was that, despite having a script and potential investors, no actors wanted to touch this project with a ten-foot pole. This dilemma was giving him a major headache.
Thinking about it, he sheepishly asked Samantha, "Ms. Wace, by any chance, do you know any actors? Both my lead roles are still open, and if you happen to know anyone, maybe you could rmend them?"
When it came to casting, Samantha realized that no well-respected or popr actors would risk their careers by taking on Jacob''s film. So...
Chapter 224 Best Actor Sylvan Porter
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Jacob would have to target actors who were already tainted by scandal, especially those who had been falsely used. There were quite a few of them. The entertainment industry was filled with skeletons in closets. It wasn''t umon for powerful people to deliberately ruin a celebrity''s career by fabricating scandals. One moment, a star could be at the top of their game, and the next, they''d be disgraced. In the same way, many rose to fame overnight as others fell from grace.
Samantha thought for a moment. There were a few actors from her previous life who had managed to clear their names after being falsely used. Female actors in such situations were rare, but there were quite a few male actors who fit the bill.
The one who stood out most in her memory was Sylvan. His scandal had been a massive sensation in her past life. On the day he won the Best Actor award, explosive usations hit the media, alleging he had promiscuous affairs and even cheated with a female fan. To make matters worse, one of the female fans had gotten pregnant, and it was rumored that Sylvan had made her pay for her abortion.
Yearster, that same fan who had falsely used him suddenly came forward with the truth. She revealed that it wasn''t Sylvan who had wronged her but his identical twin brother.
The two brothers were nearly indistinguishable after makeup.
Back then, she had wanted to reveal the truth, but to protect his brother, Sylvan took the me and faced the public''s disdain.
The fan only spoke upter because she couldn''t bear living with Sylvan''s brother any longer. After getting pregnant, she married Sylvan''s twin, but over the next three years, she had multiple abortions at his insistence, which left her unable to conceive ever again. She admitted that Sylvan had actually saved her life on more than one asion during that time, and had it not been for him, she would have been killed.
After her revtions, Sylvan''s fans began digging into his life and discovered that he did, in fact, have a twin brother. From that day on, Sylvan''s name was cleared, and he made a triumphant return to the top, bing a legend in the acting world. Known for his loyalty and gratitude, Sylvan never forgot those who had supported him during his downfall.
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Sylvan''s story had left a deep impression on Samantha. It taught her a simple yet profound truth: "What goes around,es around."
There was still a year before Sylvan would clear his name. If they approached him to star in