The Traps of Black Swan

Chapter 174 - A Seasonal Actress

Aarvi leaned back on her chair crossing her slender spotless legs and uttered slowly pronouncing each word clearly, "Mia Craft, don't you know that you ran out of luck?" and toned her voice that could be heard by only Esme and Mia, "Without your rich influential backer."

The people who heard the starting line were more curious to know what she said in low voice but none had the courage to talk to the mysterious lady who scolded Aeon or Esme or Mia Craft who turned pale.

Aarvi tossed the handbook back to Mia who was trembling but caught it quickly, "I will tell you the result of your actions: You will regret your behavior."

She expected Mia to be a little braver due to dumbness but the voice didn't come out of her lips. So Aarvi continued, "I will give you a chance to redeem it. Prove your worth to the crowd picking any of the scenes you want."

Mia's confidence wavered looking at Aarvi's serenity, the eyes filled with confidence, and the voice laced with the unsaid determination that caused her heart to drum in panic.

"I… I… I will prove you wrong." She turned and left the chair feeling her legs trembling, 'Who is she? She isn't just a normal girl? If senior and Aeon are respectful of her, she couldn't be a simple one....' Unstoppable questions started filing her brain.

The main reason she panicked was because of the words, 'Without your rich influential backer' She was always haughty because she knew she had Leon Harmon backing her and he would help her out of all the problems.

However, she was determined to prove she wasn't a noob, she wanted to shut the lady's mouth and stop her from threatening her. She wanted to prove to Aeon that she is still the aesthetic artist under him.

On the other end, Esme purposefully didn't ask about how she knows Aeon or is she really the producer but she was smart.

'Producer?' Esme's lips opened to ask but closed. 'Is Ms.Evans the mysterious President of Skylar?' Skylar is the investor of 'Untouchable' isn't a secret so her analysis ran wild.

However, she composed quickly as soon as Mia left them in silence, "Ms. Evans…"

"Sister Esme, you can call me Aarvi." Aarvi corrected her.

In the past, she really wanted to leave everyone right after dethroning Leon and handling others. If she couldn't manage it and get caught by Leon Harmon, she didn't want to leave back any relationships or didn't want Leon to catch hold of anybody to threaten her.

Hence she had avoided each and every one. She wanted none in her life, she wanted to live alone and leave alone but everything changed. Now she didn't want to leave anywhere, nor she will give chance for Leon to topple her

She will live, just as she wants, just like she should. She will have control over her life and also accepts the uncertainties thrown at her. So she will slowly clear the new relations, new members in her new life as Aarvi Evans.

Esme smiled before accepting, "Sure, then you will be my little sister."

Aarvi was stunned hearing her. As Ava Kelly, she really didn't meet honest, loving ones other than Dax and Shawn but as Aarvi Evans, she had only good ones around her who wanted nothing but her happiness.

Aarvi hummed and smiled before moving her gaze away from Esme who reads her emotions clearly.

Esme smiled witnessing her getting emotional but didn't carry forward the topic, "So, who do you want to seduce?"

Aarvi didn't want to talk about her private life so she skipped the question, "No, I am just curious."

A sly glint flashed in Esme's eyes, she knew she can't fool Aarvi but still tried to know, "How can I teach you if I don't know the type of target?"

Aarvi: "..."

She knew what Esme want to hear but she didn't give in. These simple tricks won't work on her, excluding her exception, Aaron. So she mentioned, "Every type."

Esme silently chuckled and gave in without troubling her. It was the first time Aarvi was closely talking so she didn't want to make her uncomfortable, "Alright, First and foremost, you have to be yourself. Even though most of the men like superficial qualities, personality, and confidence is a major key."

Aarvi nodded seriously. Wasn't she confident? She was confident and brave but her man always stays calm.

Since Aarvi is comfortable in her own skin and body, Esme skipped that part, "Now let's come to different types of men. If it's a man who is lustful over pretty girls, then you don't have to move a stick, they will naturally swoon over you."

Aarvi slightly furrowed her brows for a flicker of a second before thinking of Aaron, If he was like that, she might have killed him a very long the back.

She nodded to show she was listening so that Esme could continue. Esme was about to speak of different types of men, her gaze landed on Mia's assistant and Mia who went to the set to start her act.

"Excuse me, Ms. Craft is ready." The assistant scorned looking at Aarvi and walked away.

Aarvi didn't expect Mia to be so fast. She and Esme turned to them and heard the same assistant announce, "Attention. Attention. Ms. Craft is going to deliver a scene from the movie, please show your support."

All looked at each other and at Aeon who had suspended two technicians and warned the rest. Aeon glanced at Aarvi's side profile of calmness. He really wanted to say, 'Mia Craft is a seasonal actress.' He didn't want Mia to say any nonsense to Aarvi after it.

But he was helpless so he nodded at the staff who had to witness Mia's acting.

Mia had chosen an emotional scene where she has to react to the male lead, her first love's decision of dating another woman who doesn't raise his disease of untouchability.

She started her act after she heard the news, her hand covered her mouth and forced herself to put on a happy face and forced a smile, "I... I am happy for you." Her words filled with pain but the smile was plastered on her face. "I... I am h-happy for you..." She repeated and sniffled. To hide her heartache so she awkwardly laughed taking steps back and exited the office room before she burst into tears kneeling on the floor to show the real pain.

Matter of fact, Mia was truly a talent in the Entertainment Industries. She was flawless while carrying herself in the character and bringing out the emotions. Except for a few, all were immersed in the scene and some even sniffled feeling her pain.

Mia Craft composed from the character and glared at Aarvi but she didn't get to see the defeat or embarrassment she expected.

Aarvi applauded and all joined her in appreciation to the actress. Mia beamed triumphantly at Aeon but smirked a provoking one at Aarvi digger her grave deeper.