The Number One Star in the Interstellar Era

"I-I HAVE something to talk about with Mr. Townsend. I- I'm sorry!"

After Fiona said that, she quickly pulled Astrid away. It was so surprising and unexpected that neither Astrid nor Nadia had time to react. Before Astrid came back to his senses, they were already a good distance away from Nadia.

"I- I'm sorry if I did something uncalled for," Fiona said. "I'm not really good at reading social cues. But I just had a feeling that you're really uncomfortable just now. If I was wrong, then I'm sorry for doing something unnecessary."

"No, it's okay. Thank you."

Astrid couldn't really say anything but that. If he said more and someone here heard it, it could lead to a controversy. But he was indeed very thankful to the writer's actions. Because of her, he didn't have to use his mental force to escape that annoying situation.

Fiona let out a sigh of relief. This was actually something she wouldn't normally do. But when she saw Nadia Beck pulling Astrid's arm, she suddenly had a bad feeling that the former was up to no good.

Although she was too nervous during the recording, she still somehow noticed that the singer seemed to not like the teenager. She couldn't understand why. It's probably the first time the two met today. If her agent was there with her, the other could probably tell her the reason behind it.

But since she was alone, when she saw Nadia seemingly trying to do something to Astrid, her body just moved on its own. Probably because in her subconscious, she was already considering Astrid as the one who could only play 'Jace'.

She still hadn't made a decision yet regarding the live-action adaptation of one of her works. But if, if it indeed happened, then she would make sure that Astrid Townsend would play the role of 'Jace'.

For now, it's probably more important to get the other's contact number just in case. But she didn't know how to ask him without appearing like she had some kind of ulterior motive. How she wished her agent would come quickly here right now.

Then, as if heaven heard her wish, her agent did walk towards them together with Astrid's agent.

Fiona looked at Theo – her agent. She silently told the other with her gaze to exchange contact information with Astrid's agent. The two of them had long known each other for years. They could quickly see what they wanted to convey just by a glance.

Sure enough, Theo understood what she was trying to say. He turned to Astrid's agent and skillfully used his slick talk to exchange contact information with the other.

Ellis didn't think much when she exchanged contact information with the other. It's a common occurrence in this industry. One of the things an actor's career was build upon was connection. Without it, it would be hard for anyone to go fa in this industry. So, having a connection to a writer with a bright future was surely not disadvantageous.

After that, she turned to Astrid and said, "Let's go. Grant has something to discuss with us back at the company."

Astrid knew that the 'Grant' Ellis mentioned was the president of Polaris. He suddenly became curious of what they would discuss. He nodded and then smiled at the writer One Leaf before leaving with his agent.

Fiona watched the two leave.

"Please tell me you're only interested in that kid because you plan to offer him the role of 'Jace' and not because of some other reason," Theo suddenly said beside her.

Fiona turned to her agent and childhood friend with an expression as if she couldn't understand. "What do you mean?"

Theo sighed. "Never mind. If you don't know then that means I have nothing to worry about. Anyway, have you finally changed your mind about the adaptation?"

That's the only reason he could think of on Fiona's interest on Astrid Townsend.

Fiona shrugged her shoulders but in her mind, she was already picturing a scene in which Astrid was playing the role of 'Jace' in her novel, [Our Spring, My Winter].

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"Sister Ellis, why did the president ask us to meet him?" Astrid asked as they were driving back to Polaris.

Artists and their agents had a fairly high degree of freedom in Polaris. The president hardly ever intervene in how the agents managed the career of the artist/s their handling. Of course, unless there was a need to. That's why the last time Astrid saw the president was when he signed the contract with Polaris.

"Grant was contacted by a famous fashion brand. They're offering you an endorsement deal. But it's not yet final. You have to do some screen test first, probably to see if you fit the image of the product they want you to endorse."

Astrid was surprised to hear that. He didn't think that he would receive an endorsement deal this early in his career. "Which brand?"

Ellis grinned. "EMMA."

Now that surprised Astrid even more. EMMA was not just simply a famous fashion brand, it's one of the top luxury brand in the whole Empire. Even if one only did a one time endorsement for the said brand, their image to the public would definitely be elevated.

That's why he almost couldn't believe that EMMA would really pick a newcomer like him. But if that was really the case, then he shouldn't miss this opportunity. Because no matter what kind of deal EMMA was offering, it would only be beneficial to him.

"I will do my best not to miss this opportunity," he said, his voice filled with unwavering determination.

Ellis smiled. "I know you will."

After 20 minutes, the two finally arrived at Polaris. They quickly went to the president's office. As they walked inside, the president asked them to sit. The two immediately sat down on the chairs in front of the president's desk.

After exchanging greetings, the president quickly went straight to the point.