Chapter 808: Chapter 808: Happy New Year
She gratefully looked at Selena Kensington and solemnly said, "Thank you."
Selena Kensington chuckled softly, then slightly shook her head.
After that, Selena Kensington chatted with Felicity Dalton about other things.
When their conversation was almost over, the New Year’s Eve dinner at the main house was ready.
Since they were planning to go out later with Sloane Hawthorne and the others to watch "Desire Gorge," and with Selena Kensington being pregnant, the New Year’s vigil was canceled this year.
After they finished dinner, Hugh Kensington took Grandma Jennings and Felicity Dalton home first.
Meanwhile, Mr. Norwood also returned to his room to rest.
Sterling Norwood accompanied Selena Kensington upstairs to change clothes and prepare to go out.
*
In the dressing room, Selena Kensington was selecting an outfit to wear out later.
After becoming pregnant, she couldn’t wear those slimming, tight dresses anymore.
Fortunately, the person in charge of acquiring clothes for the Norwood Family understood this, so recently, they’ve been preparing loose yet flattering outfits for Selena Kensington.
Evidently, the person also understood that their Lady was a woman who loved beauty.
Once Selena Kensington chose and changed into her outfit, she twirled around in front of Sterling Norwood.
"How does this look?"
Selena Kensington asked.
Sterling Norwood smiled and took a nearby flax-colored hat, placing it on Selena Kensington’s head.
He said, "That’s perfect."
After speaking, Sterling Norwood took Selena Kensington’s hand and said softly, "Let’s go."
Selena Kensington happily followed him out the door.
*
The location for watching the movie was naturally at the cinema in Shopping Paradise.
Asa Carter had booked the entire theater for that show.
When Selena Kensington and Sterling Norwood entered, they immediately saw Sloane Hawthorne and Silas Sinclair sitting together with Asa Carter.
As Selena Kensington and Sterling Norwood approached, Sloane Hawthorne greeted Selena Kensington with some excitement: "Happy New Year, sis."
Selena Kensington smiled back, "Happy New Year."
Beside them, Silas Sinclair pinched Sloane Hawthorne’s hand in a jealous tone, saying, "You’ve been waiting just to wish her Happy New Year?"
Sloane Hawthorne and Silas Sinclair had arrived more than ten minutes ago.
Upon entering the theater, apart from greeting the crew members, Sloane Hawthorne kept looking expectantly at the door.
Silas Sinclair tried to tease her, but she brushed him off.
Now seeing Selena Kensington appear, Silas Sinclair finally understood.
Sloane Hawthorne glanced at him but remained silent.
However, she pinched Silas Sinclair’s palm as a gesture of reassurance.
Silas Sinclair coughed lightly, not saying anything, but his mood seemed to improve.
"..."
Silas Sinclair was completely captivated by Sloane Hawthorne, as even a small gesture could calm him.
Tsk.
Selena Kensington looked at them teasingly.
Sloane Hawthorne, with her thin skin, just pinched briefly and put her hand down.
Beside them, Asa Carter saw Selena Kensington arrive and concluded his conversation with the assistant director in front.
"Director Kensington, long time no see."
Asa Carter turned around, calmly greeting Selena Kensington.
Selena Kensington smiled and nodded to him.
Remembering she wanted to discuss something with Asa Carter, Selena Kensington sat between Sloane Hawthorne and Asa Carter.
Sterling Norwood, uncharacteristically, didn’t cling to Selena Kensington and went to chat with Silas Sinclair.
In the dim lighting, Selena Kensington glanced at Sterling Norwood and Silas Sinclair, seemingly discussing something about The Godsbane Organization, their faces showing some seriousness.
Thinking Sterling Norwood was taking care of business, Selena Kensington left him be.
With some time before the film started, she turned to chat with Asa Carter.
Selena Kensington said, "Director Carter, I hope your new film is a hit."
After some mutual praise between them, Selena Kensington gradually introduced the topic.
"Director Carter, what do you think of Sloane?"
Sloane Hawthorne flinched, surprised.
She had been paying attention to the interaction between Selena Kensington and Asa Carter, but hearing her name mentioned was still unexpected.
Asa Carter pondered for a few seconds and then exclaimed, "Sloane Hawthorne is a rare and talented actress."
Selena Kensington smiled and leisurely asked, "What style of actress do you think she is?"
Asa Carter’s gaze intensified before responding, "Director Kensington, I think no actor is defined by a specific style; they are versatile."
An actor must bring a character, a role to life.
In doing so, they’ll encounter roles with different identities, personalities, and experiences.
If an actor is confined to a single style,
that’s a failure.
Because it will create a sense of discordance whenever they act.
This is something actors particularly avoid.
Hearing Asa Carter’s words, a hint of amusement flashed in Selena Kensington’s eyes.
It seemed her decision to collaborate with Asa Carter was correct.
Asa Carter’s thoughts were very much in line with Selena Kensington’s beliefs.
Even if an actor seems suited to a certain type of role, confining them to that type is a failure.
"Director Carter’s insights match my thoughts."
Selena Kensington said.
Recalling the time when Selena Kensington trended on social media due to a new film, Asa Carter felt a slight suspicion.
With some understanding, he asked, "Director Kensington, are you thinking..."
Seeing Asa Carter’s brief realization, Selena Kensington no longer intended to hide anything and nodded.
Selena Kensington said, "I want to discuss the new script with you."
Upon hearing Selena Kensington’s words, Asa Carter was taken aback.
But soon excitement stirred within him.
Asa Carter was a talented individual who, under the influence of his uncle Quentin Carter, had a deep passion for directing.
He was also ambitious.
In other words, anyone with true talent and skill inevitably has ambition.
Asa Carter’s ambition is to surpass himself and create works even more excellent than now, to eclipse the achievements of his uncle Quentin Carter.
At the same time, Asa Carter was observant of those around him, aware of his strengths and weaknesses.
When Selena Kensington began to rise, Asa Carter took notice.
Admiring Selena Kensington’s grand perspective, he couldn’t help but want to learn some essentials from her to address his shortcomings.
So, Asa Carter had considered collaborating with Selena Kensington.
But since Selena Kensington was filming "Butterfly Flame" at the time, and after its completion, she retreated from the entertainment industry due to pregnancy.
Asa Carter had no choice but to wait for another opportunity to propose collaboration with Selena Kensington.
