“You want to audition for the villain role? But why? The scriptwriter, Mr. Scott, is particularly meticulous about that role. I've heard even the top actresses in the country couldn’t pass the audition because they couldn’t portray the villain the way he envisioned,” Rachael said, worried about Jessica.

“That makes it even more challenging and interesting to me,” Jessica replied confidently.

“But–”

“Rachi, don’t worry about me. I have faith and confidence in myself. I can do it,” Jessica reassured her with a smile.

A brief silence passed on the call before Jessica heard Rachael sigh out.

“Fine. I believe in you,” she said. “But the movie is going to...