Barrett, though feeling somewhat guilty, still spoke confidently, "This is also for the good of your work. That's your breakthrough piece, and adapting a comic into a live-action movie is already risky. Getting the casting right could ensure half the success."

In his view, this was just a trivial matter, so he didn't think it necessary to explain that it was because of Mr. Smith's influence.

Zoe was furious, feeling a sharp pain in her chest. She hadn't expected Barrett to be so insensitive.

Zoe almost choked with anger. "Barrett, what kind of actress is Jacey? She's just a talentless actress who knows how to act weak. How could she...