The Traps of the Black Swan

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Ruby Jane causally stood up, nodded at Esme to excuse herself before she walked towards Aeon. Her tone wasn't high but was audible in the filming set to reach the ears. If it wasn't reachable they sharpened their ears to hear her or moved closer to hear better.

"The Role - Madeleine Williams. She's sensitive and humble. Of course, she's also warm, modest, and gentle. She grew up as a strong woman to match her childhood sweetheart, her first love. Her only weakness is her love and happiness."

All were surprised realizing the lady knows about the character so well. Excluding a few, none knew the depth of that character. Madeleine Williams was a character that leaves a strong imprint on the audience who gives up her wish to be with the male lead for his happiness.

Even though many would think of her as cowardly for giving up on her love without fighting for it, her sacrifice earns appreciation and shows how strong she is.

Mia Craft furrowed her brows without understanding why Ruby Jane was telling all that. She portrayed as strong while she was broken inside from the loss. Seeing the lady go towards Aeon, she quickly gave work to her heels and sprinted quickly almost running to Aeon.

Aeon knew she had read the draft which was handwritten by him from scratch yet he was surprised to know how accurately she knows the role. He looked back at her eyes as she neared him, he didn't know why but he was calming down watching her, and witnessing there wasn't coldness even though those eyes were emotionless.

Ruby Jane stood three steps away from Aeon and didn't bother about Mia who clung to Aeon's arms announcing her property. All discerned without a word that Mia was insecure and she was trying to prove as she is best.

Ruby Jane asked, "President Harmon, I would like to try the same scene with your permission." She chose to ask permission because he deserved it and he was responsible for the whole movie but it wasn't only the reason she stood there in front of him.

Mia rolled her eyes misunderstanding again, "I knew it, you want to be part of the movie and get the attention. Don't you?"

Ruby Jane glanced at Mia, "I must say. You... were good but you are mistaken."

'I am good but I am mistaken?' Mia didn't understand a word of it. She wanted to tell her to stop talking in riddles but Aeon silently shrugged her hands off and said through his teeth in a low voice, "Behave!"

In the past or present, when it comes to working, he never liked to tolerate such behavior of Mia. He turned to Ruby Jane, "I have no problem but will you be able to manage?" He didn't know if she could act, he least wanted people to laugh at her.

Ruby Jane didn't respond instead, "I want none to record this so..." This is the main reason she was standing there.

Aeon immediately understood and turned to his assistant, "Collect each and every electronic device and leave none to record."

His assistant was appointed by Ruby Jane so he gave a quick nod that went unnoticeable to all and called a few men to carry forwards the work.

Ruby Jane walked towards the set when Mia tugged Aeon, "Who is she? Why are you listening to her?"

However, Aeon shrugged her hand away from his shirt, "This is the last warning Mia, you are the second female and I am the director here. If you don't behave, don't call me ruthless later. Leave." He shunned her away.

Mia had no choice, she didn't want Aeon to scold her in front of all so she meekly nodded and went to her chair. She had no plans to record or play dirty so in less than five minutes, some of the workers were sent out and everyone's mobiles and tablets were confiscated.