The next day, Ena went to the company to meet with her agent and directors and see if they had any suitable scripts for her.
As it turned out, they did have something. "There is a historical play, 'Legend of Empress Dugu'. It's about the life of Galois Dugu, the empress to the first emperor of Sui Dynasty. I wonder if you are able to play this role."
Ena read through the script and learned that the title character was a woman of a nomad tribe. She was beautiful, charming, bold and honest. And she also possessed elegance, wisdom, tenderness and thoughtfulness. What drew Ena to it even more though, was that she had been exemplary all her life. She had achieved a great deal in politics and shared a deep, meaningful relationship with the emperor. If Ena could pull this performance off, it would do wonders for her career.
"I'll take it!" she announced with steely determination and focus, pounding on the table.
Once Victor had heard the news, he said, "Ena, I know you wan
? If I can just work hard enough I can deserve you, Victor. Just the thought of it is sending electricity through my body.'
"Ena, are you busy?" Victor heard another man's voice asking on her end.
He was shocked, his heart racing now. Before he could say anything, Ena said, "No, I'm not busy. What's up?"
"Oh good. I was hoping to run lines with you. Our next scene together is a very important one, I want to get it right."
"Okay, I'll be right there."
Victor boiled over in rage and growled, "Ena! Ena!"
"What? What is it? Hello?" She turned around quickly to answer him, lowering her voice unconsciously, "I have to run lines. Remember to eat on time okay? I'll call you later! Bye!"
"I have something to tell you..."
Beep...Beep...Beep...
She had hung up before Victor could finish his words.
"Hello... Damn it!" Victor cursed. He walked around aimlessly for a while, stunned and numb to his surroundings. 'No! She's been acting too strangely recently.'