Director Ward received them at his home.
He was a thin, sixty-year-old man, but his eyes were bright and sharp. He lived in a high-end villa complex on the outskirts of Istra. The villa was decorated in a classic, traditional style, and there was even a classical zither in the living room.
Director Ward’s daughter was a zither virtuoso, quite well-known in classical music circles.
“My Nicola isn’t home today, otherwise you could have heard her play.”
“Our timing is off, then. What a shame,” Sandra replied with a polite smile.
Director Ward had a maid serve them coffee, then started discussing the production.
The project was a suspenseful crime investigation series. It was a fifty-episode drama divided into four arcs, each focusing on a different case.
Pre-production was mostly complete, and filming was scheduled to start at the end of the month.
However, the lead actress for the first arc had taken on another project without consulting the production team and wouldn't be able to join the set until a week after filming began. Moreover, the shooting schedule would have to accommodate her availability.
Director Ward was furious and terminated her contract on the spot.
It was a rash decision, and with filming about to begin, he hadn’t been able to find a suitable replacement. A friend then recommended Yvonne, whose age and appearance were a perfect fit for the character.
Yvonne’s acting wasn’t outstanding, but it wasn't terrible either. Unable to find a better last-minute replacement, Director Ward had a long chat with Yvonne and then readily signed the contract.
Filming for Director Ward’s drama would begin in ten days.
Sandra hired a professional acting coach for Yvonne to go over the script, analyze the character, and guide her performance.


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