Lyra Grant was furious, harboring resentment in her heart, but felt powerless. Her father was no longer willing to intervene on her behalf and even sternly warned her not to provoke Mabel Quinn.
But who exactly is Mabel Quinn? Just a college student with no money or influence—what’s there to be afraid of!
Lyra was dismissive of her father’s advice and even egged on her mother to bribe the editor-in-chief to not use Mabel’s manuscripts. However, her mother returned after a long while, fuming and saying that the editor is stubborn and not swayed by favors.
The next day, Lyra was called into the editor’s office. The editor didn’t say anything harsh, merely advised her to focus more on her writing.
"Your novel, Sound of the Wind, was filled with inspiration and became a bestselling novel not just because of luck, but because the story itself was imbued with emotions that resonated with readers. However, your subsequent novels’ sales declined because they seem hastily constructed, lacking depth. I hope you will refine your writing and not lose what you originally had." The editor earnestly expressed, but Lyra only found it grating.
The launch ceremony of the TV series saw all the actors and creative team present, including Mabel Quinn, Lyra Grant, and Grace Yowell. Sound of the Wind, being one of Morningstar Group’s major films of the year, had a grand launch ceremony that invited many industry reporters.
Of course, the most eye-catching was Grace Yowell, who wore a red gown with exquisite makeup and had her black hair curled into waves cascading over one shoulder—charming and beautiful.
Every time Mabel Quinn saw Grace Yowell, she felt life’s encounters were truly uncanny. Who would have thought that a little girl from a small village would grow into a dazzling star?
"Mabel, I’m so glad to be working with you. I heard you’re just interning at Morningstar. Will you join the crew later?" Grace Yowell asked.
"I will join the crew." Mabel replied. A few days ago, the editor-in-chief also talked to her, suggesting she stay at Morningstar for a year after graduation, to be involved in the film from start to finish, which would be great for her future portfolio. After a year, she could then decide whether to stay at Morningstar or seek opportunities elsewhere.
Mabel could see that the editor genuinely cared for her, so she readily agreed.
"That’s wonderful." Grace Yowell smiled, but a flicker of disappointment passed quickly through her eyes. She had initially thought that Mabel would leave Morningstar after her internship, but now she realized she’d be staying. During filming, Grace would have to find ways to minimize Mabel’s encounters with Daniel.
At the press conference after the launch ceremony, most questions were directed toward the film’s main actors, Grace Yowell and another popular young male star, Orion. Occasionally, questions were posed to the director and producer, while the screenwriting team was mostly ignored, mere background figures.
Unexpectedly, a reporter directly questioned Lyra Grant, "Miss Grant, some book fans have long felt that Liam Xenos’s character was redundant and that the novel would be complete without him. If excluded, the film could better explore the lives of the main characters. Yet, the film’s cast list includes this character prominently. Could you explain why you decided to retain Liam Xenos’s character in the movie adaptation?"