“But wait, there’s more.” Elvin’s excitement practically crackled through the phone connection. “Are you free in the coming days? There’s someone very important I’d like you to meet.”
“Who is it that you want me to meet?” Hadley asked, curiosity bubbling in her voice.
“Lisa Beckett,” Elvin replied, barely able to contain his excitement. “You’ve heard of her, right?”
Hadley froze for a moment, stunned. “Yes… of course I have.”
How could she not?
She might have been new to the industry, but even a casual glance at the entertainment world would have introduced her to the name Lisa Beckett. A legend in her own right, Lisa had spent decades crafting stories that became instant classics. Every project she touched turned to gold, and every actor in the business dreamed of being cast in one of her productions.
Her influence was unmatched. Lisa didn’t just write scripts—she ran the show. No director, no producer, no A-lister could override her decisions. When Lisa spoke, the industry listened.
Hadley gasped with growing awe. “Wait—you got me a role in her production?”
Elvin burst into laughter, almost giddy. “Me? I wish I had that kind of pull!” Then, eyes gleaming, he added, “She reached out to me on her own, Hadley.”
As it turned out, Lisa had watched their new drama, saw Hadley’s performance—and loved it. She contacted Elvin’s studio herself, asking for Hadley. It felt like a dream.
“Lisa said she wants to meet you in person.”
“Wait—what?” Hadley blinked, stunned into silence for a beat. A rush of excitement surged through her.
It was already surreal to be noticed by someone like Lisa Beckett—but for the legendary screenwriter to initiate contact? That was next-level.
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Elvin laughed, clearly enjoying her reaction. “Nervous? Yeah, me too! But this is huge. Don’t stress, though. Lisa’s known to be tough on fresh faces, but hey—even if she critiques you and it doesn’t lead to anything, there’s no downside.”
Hadley exhaled a light laugh, still reeling from the news. “Yeah… you’re right.”
Her mind was spinning, still trying to absorb the gravity of what had just happened. “I’ll coordinate with her team then. Once the meeting’s confirmed, I’ll let you know all the details.”
“Got it. I’ll just follow your lead on this.” Hadley nodded, her eyes bright with anticipation.
Two days later, Hadley followed Elvin’s instructions and met him ahead of their highly anticipated appointment with Lisa.
The venue was none other than the Gilded Cauldron—a name that exuded prestige.
Arriving a good thirty minutes early, they waited in the grand, marble-clad lobby, a quiet gesture of respect for the industry titan they were about to meet. Regardless of whether anything came of it, extending that courtesy was nonnegotiable.
Just then, a waiter approached them. “Mr. Webster, would you mind confirming the menu?”
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