No Strings Attached

Next day, the auditions continued as usual. Most of the actors were selected. Ben Affleck was signed for the role of Billy, Sidney's boyfriend. Ben belongs to a little famous hollywood family, so he was given a little preference when casting by Carl. Although not because of his family, but because of his future potential as an actor and director. Ewan McGregor got the role of Stu Matcher, the boyfriend of Sidney's best friend Tatum.

Carl saw another acquaintice at the audition, his neighbor Amy Adams.

Amy was also surprised seeing Carl. She has been having trouble with the work in the past few days. She still has not gotten any acting job and her savings are almost finished.

That day when Carl gave her the business card, she lost it in negligence. After it she didn't saw him again, and she didn't had the confidence to go to his apartment.

Now, she suddenly saw him at the studio where she came to audition.

"Mrs. Amy, you can wait in the lobby. We will tell you the results in a while."

Amy hurriedly nodded and left the office.

Was Carven said: "She's a little stiff, and I prefer Brittany Murphy and Neve Campbell as Sidney." Among all the candidates auditioned, these two matches the image of Sidney in his mind.

Carl nodded: "I think she would be okay to play Tatum's character."

No one objected and Director also immediately agreed. Anyway, it's a small role and the girl's acting was enough for this much.

The remaining castings were decided. As for the role of reporter, Director Was Carven decided for Courtney Cox.

After his work was done, Carl stood up to leave. Before leaving, he instructed Mrs. Elanor and Jim: "Take in note that actors contracted must also sign for the sequels. As for salarys, you know how to deal with it."

The pay for the Sidney's role should be around half a million, but a squeal contract must be signed. In fact, the highest pay in the crew would be of Courtney Cox, around 1 million dollars. After all, Courtney is very famous because of "Friends".

They nodded. Jim has an experience of contract signing and knows how to negotiate with the actors and their agents.

When Carl reurned to the apartment after having a busy day at the office, he found someone unexpected waiting at his apartment door.

Amy Adams was waiting at the door of Carl Greyson, she wanted to thank him for his help. It must be him who helped her get the role.

After she gave the audition, which she doesn't think she did well, she was informed to wait. After the auditions ended, the female executive who was present during the auditions came to her.

"You have been selected for the role of Tatum, the the second female lead."

Amy was stunned. She can't believe she was really selected. She hurriedly thanked: "Thank you so much."

Elanor has seen such scenes. Getting a job in Hollywood is no less than a small miracle for newcomers. "Do you have an agent?"

Amy replied: "No, I don't have one."

Elanor nodded and gave her the contract. "You can read it, the salary is not much. If there's no problem, you can sign it."

Amy excitedly took the contract. The contract was for the role of second lead Tatum and the pay was 20 k dollars. This is too much. She only has less than two thousand dollars with her and she suddenly got 20 k easily. Moreover, the crew will also provide accommodation and meals during the shooting. She hurriedly signed the contract.

This might be reason why people are so willing to try their best in Hollywood, despite knowing how difficult it is to succeed here. If one day, they really succeed, then they can reach the sky with one step.

Look at Amy, her pay 20 k is not much in Hollywood and less than one-tenth of the heroine Sidney, but it's still so much bigger than what she has.

Amy looked at the boss of the company where she was going to work. She waited for him to come closer to the apartment and said: "I wanted to thank you for your help. The job means a lot to me."

Carl was a little dumbfounded. He didn't help in anything. He just gave a suggestion to the director. He replied: "It's nothing, you acted well."

He opened the door of his apartment and entered. Seeing the girl was still standing there, he sighed: "Come in."

Amy entered Carl's apartment feeling a little nervous. It looks different from her's.

Carl said: "Don't mind. It's a little messy."

Amy followed Carl to the living room and sat on the sofa obediently.

Carl asked: "Have you had the dinner yet?"

Amy nodded: "I have already eaten."

If it's not dinner, then this is it. Carl took out a bottle of wine and two glasses from the cabinet. Sitting on the other sofa, Carl opened the bottle of wine and poured it into two glasses. Handing one to Amy, he started drinking the other one lightly.

Amy picked up the glass and took a sip.

Carl asked: "Don't like it?"

Amy hurriedly said: "No, it's good."

Carl didn't say anything anymore and drank quietly. He can see she doesn't like drinking, and is only drinking for him. Alas, he doesn't want to start any real relationship yet. He said: "Amy, I think you should go back. You have already thanked."

Amy was stunned hearing it. Does he not like her. She stood up and moved toward the gate.

Carl watched the girl go, but he didn't stop her. He doesn't want to start a serious relation and the girl was too young for it.

The girl suddenly turned back and came close to Carl. She sat beside him, although a little nervous but tired to kiss the man's face.

Carl wasn't a saint to send someone this willing back. He looked at Amy in eyes: "No strings attached."

Amy understood the meaning and nodded.

The next thing was for Carl. He took a mouthful of wine and kissed Amy on lips. The kiss was fierce and not like the previous clumsy one. Amy was immediately suppressed and opened the mouth in surrender. The wine entered her mouth through the mouth. Amy opened her eyes in shock.

The kiss ended after minutes and Amy breathed rapidly.

Carl picked up the girl and entered the bedroom.