Too Late to Ask Too Late to Love (Julian and Eleanor) novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Comments like these were scrolling wildly across the live–commenting screen overlay online, and the reporters at the scene were all staring in disbelief.

Eleanor hadn’t checked her phone, so she had no idea what a storm was brewing online. She walked slowly onto the red carpet, only to lock eyes with Sophia.

“It’s been a while.”

Sophia was the first to extend her hand, a gentle smile on her face, but only Eleanor could hear how much she was gritting her teeth.

Eleanor nodded slightly, politely shaking her hand for a moment before pulling away, ready to leave without a second glance.

But just as Eleanor took half a step, Sophia grabbed her wrist.

Sophia raised her voice, “Eleanor, it’s been so long since you quit the industry after that nude photo scandal. Why the comeback now?”

The words seemed harmless, but they pushed the on–site and online buzz to a new high.

Countless netizens started digging into Eleanor’s dark past, speculating that she had gotten married, that it was true she’d found a powerful backer, and that her return now was only because she had this backer’s support to get a role in The Dawn is Coming.

Otherwise, with her level of acting, how could she compete with Best Actor award winners and Best Actress award winners?

What is this if not a case of money pushing someone forward?

But some people posted on the live–commenting screen overlay, suggesting that maybe Eleanor’s acting had improved in the past five years.

These few words of support were quickly drowned out by the army of mockers.

A few others even went on the Internet and, in a short time, found photos of Eleanor at an overseas awards ceremony.

“Wait, I think the award she won translates to something about photography.”

“That’s the IPPI competition. Damn, she has that kind of skill?”

“Couldn’t be that a powerful backer arranged this too, right?”

The few bits of genuine research were also eventually swallowed by the live–commenting screen overlay.

“Of course, it’s for work.”

Eleanor faced the cameras with grace, not at all timid.

Sophia looked at the stunningly beautiful Eleanor, gritting her back teeth so hard they could shatter, and still managed a smile. “Is it for a role in The Dawn is Coming?”

A non–disclosure agreement was signed before the casting was finalized, so Eleanor just smiled slightly. “No comment. In any case, it’s not the same as you, Sophia.”

As soon as she said this, the netizens‘ live–commenting screen overlay started scrolling wildly again.

“What does that mean? Is she saying Sophia isn’t in The Dawn is Coming?”

“Sophia’s acting is even worse than Eleanor’s.”

“Dream on. Sophia is Director’s person. It’s unbelievable that he’d give the big prize to Eleanor instead of his own person, right?”

“Besides, she hasn’t been officially announced!”

The netizens were in a heated discussion, and comparisons between Sophia and Eleanor began to spread.

“I remember five years ago everyone said Eleanor looked like Sophia, but I think it’s Sophia who looks like Eleanor. How can a stunningly beautiful person be the one who resembles someone else?”

“Mmm… I agree with the above.”

“But Mr. Blackwood officially announced he was with Sophia. It doesn’t matter how beautiful Eleanor is.”

As the topic fermented, a Rolls–Royce pulled up to the red carpet.

The live–commenting screen overlay started scrolling wildly again: “Mr. Blackwood!

H

Julian!

It’s his car!”

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