Sawyer's heart skipped a beat!

The simpler the attire, the harder it is to pull off, but those plain clothes, when worn by Aurelia Shaw, made her seem like the purest and most fragile angel.

Isn't she indeed an angel?

Amelina Collins has autism; she lives in her own world, untouched by the turmoil outside. In this complex world tainted by profiteering, she is an angel!

Sawyer pressed Aurelia Shaw's information under his hand, his fingers tightening as he forcibly suppressed the urge to stand up out of excitement.

Hmph! He hadn't forgotten that she is the one planning to use connections!

Who knows if she's just a showpiece, if she has no acting skill, he won't agree to let her join the cast.

Although Sawyer understood that if the investors insisted, he had to comply with the choice. The script's rights had already been sold to the investors, and he was just a director; the decision about who to cast as the lead actress was not his to make.

But even so, Sawyer was still unwilling to hand over the role he had meticulously crafted for three years to a pretty face with no substance.

Aurelia Shaw: "My name is Aurelia Shaw, and I'm here to audition for the role of Amelina Collins..."

"We've got your information already, let's start right away, don't waste time with unnecessary words." Sawyer coldly interrupted her, "Do you understand what kind of person Amelina Collins is?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Aurelia Shaw. At first glance, she seemed to share a similar aura with Amelina Collins. Now, as she stood on the stage, her features illuminated by the lights, she was too striking. This woman's appearance was too striking. If she were to play a role like Lilith, she might be suitable, but not Amelina Collins.

The role of Amelina Collins had high demands on the actor. Amelina Collins was autistic; often, emotions couldn't be directly expressed, which required conveying through eyes and subtle body movements. It wasn't just about capturing the atmospheric essence.

Besides matching aura, the actor's skills were put to the test.

Otherwise, it would be easy to turn the brilliant role of Amelina Collins into an empty, pretty face.

Sawyer's deep understanding of this character was why he took the actor for Amelina Collins so seriously. Even this open casting was his initiative, and he personally reviewed each auditionee.

Aurelia Shaw raised an eyebrow and glanced over at Sawyer behind the judges' table. The man was about forty, with a strong build, thick black hair, a beard, and a serious, sharp gaze. Whether or not he had a grudge against her, his look contained a hint of hostility.

Hmm?

She didn't recall having any interaction with Sawyer at this point.

Who had irked this stubborn and bad-tempered old man?

Sawyer's stubbornness and bad temper were well-known in the industry, but his grumpiness was targeted specifically at those who muddied the waters of the entertainment industry with "unspoken rules." To capable actors, he was respectful and eager to give opportunities to those with talent but suppressed by the industry's norms.

He was a warm-hearted old man with a cold appearance.

Moreover, the old man had a mature and manly charm. Later, he became a top-notch director, with many people pursuing him.

She hadn't had much interaction with him; the most memorable was during a business event when Sawyer approached her, trying to persuade her back to the entertainment world. After she declined, Sawyer didn't press further but reminded her to be wary of Eleanor Spencer before leaving.

Perhaps Sawyer already knew what kind of person Eleanor Spencer was, but she was oblivious and didn't take the warning seriously, leading to her tragic end later.

Aurelia Shaw opened her mouth, just about to say something when a commotion interrupted her. Someone hurriedly walked in and whispered something to Sawyer, causing the expressions of several judges to change, and they all stood up and walked outside.