Chapter 293 An Armor For Her
“Your dance during the game’s press conference has impressed many people. Although you have a lot more talent in acting than other amateurs, that’s all you have. There are no indications of any specialized training in your acting,” explained Natalie as she stared at Wendy with her clear eyes.
“Rough diamond needs to be polished. Similarly, a good actress needs more practice to improve her skills. You came from a dance background. Compared to many other acting students, there’s nothing exceptional about you except for your appearance. If you’ve got nothing but your looks, you’ll only be a pretty vase. Even with the protection of Yandel and me, you’ll be seen as an object that can easily be taken advantage of by other powerful people. The only way to change is to become an independent woman in the entertainment industry. If you rise to a position of power, others in power will not dare to touch you.”
Upon hearing that, Wendy clenched her fists.
“Then, I—”
“You should start by acting as side characters. Learn on the job. In your free time, Yandel will hire a coach to guide you.” Natalie glanced at the streets beneath the skyscraper and added calmly, “Don’t think that you’re superior to others just because you’re an actress. You’re just like everyone down there. It is only through persistent effort and the diligent upgrading of your professional skills that you can secure a success that can never be snatched away by others.”
Natalie’s words were mind-blowing to Wendy that even in ten years, she would still remember what the latter had said when she walked the red carpets for multiple international film festivals.
Even Yandel was moved.
Looking at Wendy, he felt as though he was seeing his younger self.
In the blink of an eye, two days had passed.
Hans and Yana had considerately prepared a gown for her.
When Natalie received the gift box at the Nichols residence, she took out a white lace gown from within.
The backless gown exposed both her shoulders and back. The multiple layers of the dress were so long that it would drape on the floor. Due to the huge slit at the side, her fair and long legs would be vaguely revealed with every step she took.
Isn’t the cutting of the dress too… bold and unconservative? It’s so revealing! Am I really attending Yana’s father’s birthday banquet looking like this?
Just when Natalie was feeling hesitant, she received a call from Yana.
“Hello, Yana!”
“Did you receive the gown?”
“Yes.” Smoothening the dress, Natalie mumbled, “Yana, isn’t this dress too revealing?”
“Eh, not really.” Yana chuckled and said, “Is it revealing to you? It’s quite decent, actually. It’s an armor that Hans and I have given you. I hope that you’ll dazzle everyone during the banquet.”
“All right, then. Thank you!”
With that, Natalie hung up.
Staring at the dress, she felt a headache coming up.
Naturally, she could see through Hans and Yana’s intentions.
Since she was wearing a hyper-realistic mask, it was hard for a man to be interested in her, especially with her average looks.
Hence, they had decided to give her that gown.
They wanted her to flaunt her curvaceous figure.
Although she had no intentions of finding a man during the banquet, the gown was still a gesture of goodwill from Yana and Hans. Forget it, I’ll just wear it. The banquet will only last for two to three hours, anyway. What could happen during those times?
As Xavian and Clayton had been sent to the Bowers residence, she was the only one left.
After taking off her shirt and jeans, she changed into the white gown and stared at the mirror.
Wow, I can’t imagine the intention that Yana has put into this.
The gown had accentuated all the best aspects of her body—her collarbones, neck, back, slender waist, and long legs.
Natalie was admiring her own reflection when she heard the sound of a key opening the door.
Thinking that Xavian and Clayton had returned, she turned around, lifted the hem of her dress, and opened the door.
However, when she opened the door, she did not see her kids. Instead, it was a tall man standing outside.
