Chapter 9: The Roar of Anger

When will I be able to live freely like Johnny Lee Miller?

Rachel looked at him curiously, "It wouldn't be that you're going to become an actor as you mentioned last time, would it?"

The two spoke a few words with the staff guarding the entrance to the studio before entering the office area they had visited earlier. Since it was lunchtime, most people had gone to eat, leaving the office area empty. Matthew and Dennis Kurt sat patiently on the bench in front of the casting director's office, waiting.

"Handsome, have you thought about it?" she said casually, "Recently, a company is urgently looking for male models, and your qualifications are excellent"

Bang

As he turned out of the bookshelf aisle, a short-haired woman casually walked past the cash register with a handbag. The two female clerks standing behind the counter greeted her warmly, seemingly recognizing her. The woman nodded slightly and walked straight out the door

The short-haired woman stuffed the books into her bag and continued browsing the bookstore as if nothing had happened. Matthew thought it was also possible that she was temporarily placing the books in her bag, intending to take them out at the cash register to pay. He quickly selected several books about actors and turned towards the bookshelf where the woman had been, only to find that she had already walked towards the cash register

Upon returning home, Matthew sat on the sunken sofa in the middle of the room and casually picked up one of the books he had bought, opening it to read. This was O'Brien's "Film Acting: Techniques and History of Performing for the Camera." He read for a while, and just like when he was reading the contract earlier, he found it difficult to engage with the text.

I am. He has a rather unpleasant premonition

"I couldn't find a suitable way," Matthew said half-jokingly. "Using a knife would be painful, jumping into the river is too wet, using sulfuric acid would stain my clothes, taking pills would cause spasms, guns are illegal, hanging is unreliable, and gas is too smelly. So, I might as well just try to survive."

As soon as I thought of the previous breach of contract, my phone rang

Rachel pointed at Matthew and laughed

This is a method that cannot be avoided, only a temporary solution. The previous individual left behind all genuine information when signing a contract with the "Forbidden Tarot" production team. With the new century approaching, in an information-driven society like that of the United States, if the other party insists on pursuing the breach of contract, it is likely that even fleeing back to the countryside of Texas would be of no use

The issue is that all of these come at a considerable cost, and in the event of a breach of contract, he may face compensation liabilities at any time, making him temporarily unable to afford such a large sum.

At the entrance of the studio, Matthew once again saw the plump figure. Unlike their last meeting, Dennis Kurt looked spirited, as if a joyous occasion was approaching.

Sitting here in utter boredom, Matthew couldn't help but imagine what the first drama class in the afternoon would be like. After pondering for a short while, the sound of high heels clicking on the floor suddenly came from the other end of the corridor, and then a tall, slender girl turned the corner.

This is the first step in accumulating experience and qualifications. He arrived in Los Angeles essentially blind to the surroundings. With experience and qualifications, the chances of securing roles in the future will be significantly higher

"Isn't it?" Matthew quickly turned his head to glance at her

I went to Liszt to collect the work assignment and the car keys, enduring the mockery of the black man and the fat man. After waiting for a while in the driver's lounge, Matthew drove the Ford van, first heading to Westwood to pick someone up, and then delivering them to the nearby Orange County

"Let's go..." he gestured to Matthew, "We will go inside"

Having spoken, he directly removed the back cover of the phone and took out the battery

If you hire a lawyer, it is easier to reach an out-of-court settlement, and you may not need as much as fifty thousand dollars. However, the legal fees are also a significant expense

As this thought just emerged, Matthew suddenly widened his eyes. The woman seemed to have found a book she liked, stopping in front of a bookshelf. In a flash, she pulled out two brightly colored 32mo books and stuffed them into her handbag

However, none of this concerned him. As usual, he parked the car in a place outside the mansion that was unobtrusive, reclined the seat, and fell asleep. When dawn broke the next day, he would send several exhausted women back one by one.

Dennis Kurlt seems to be in a really good mood, specifically reminding Matthew, "Do exactly as I say during the shoot, and do not take matters into your own hands."

Matthew is well aware that, ultimately, it is a matter of money; if there were sufficient funds, these issues would not pose any problems at all

Matthew closed the book; improving his reading ability was urgent. After thinking for a while, he ran downstairs to the newsstand and bought two newspapers. Compared to the large volumes filled with technical jargon, newspapers were somewhat easier to understand

"Why? Why cancel yesterday's shots?" Angelina Jolie's angry voice immediately rang out, "Are they going to cut my scenes too?"

Matthew hurried back home, took a short nap, tidied himself up a bit, and looked quite refreshed. He had a little meal in advance and then headed towards Universal Studios, arriving there before noon.

Driven by curiosity, Matthew followed her and, as he passed by the bookshelf where the woman was taking a book, he deliberately glanced at it and indeed found two empty spaces on the shelf

There are also acting schools, which is a very important matter, but one should not be hasty. Matthew has researched this in recent days, and if one is willing to pursue further studies, there are countless acting training institutions in Los Angeles. These institutions include professional acting schools, short-term training programs, temporary acting courses at various universities, Broadway acting lectures, and so on. For example, the Hollywood Film and Acting Academy offers a six-month curriculum with classes five times a week. These institutions include professional acting schools, short-term training programs, temporary acting courses at various universities, Broadway acting lectures, and so on. For example, the Hollywood Film and Acting Academy offers a six-month curriculum with classes five times a week.

Thinking of this, Matthew put down his phone, picked up the newspaper and book, and began to read earnestly. If one lacks the ability, even if opportunities present themselves, it would be impossible to seize them

The two individuals engaged in casual conversation to pass the time, just as they had done last time. After exiting the highway, Matthew picked up three other ladies in Orange County and delivered them to their destination before nightfall

If it were not for this stepping stone that played a role in establishing a connection with casting director Rubin, Dennis Kurlt would not bother to say these things, "There might be some extras coming over soon, so do not get into conflicts with anyone"

"I found another part-time job," Matthew said

If she is a thief, it would be quite a spectacle if she gets caught

Then he went on to say a lot of technical terms and contract clauses, ultimately reducing it to one sentence: "You need to pay a penalty of fifty thousand dollars! Please provide your address, and I will send you the formal lawyer's letter this afternoon..."

Anyone who sees such a beautiful woman would stop and take a longer look, and Matthew was no exception. With a bookshelf in between as a cover, his gaze followed the short-haired woman as she moved. She was not only beautiful but also came to browse the bookstore, which could certainly classify her as the rumored intellectual beauty.

"Cut!" Rachel waved her hand, "That kind of background without lines?"

"Fifty thousand dollars is not a small amount," Matthew frowned, "Should I also hire a lawyer?"

I have experienced it. " Matthew smiled and said, " I once thought about committing suicide.

Rachel snorted and said, "When I first arrived in Los Angeles over a year ago, I had several roles like this, but they were of no use and offered no opportunities."

Matthew held the device to his ear, and a very professional voice came through, "Hello, may I ask if this is Mr. Matthew Horner?"

She shrugged her shoulders and said in a relaxed tone, "For a long time, I was so desperate that I even thought about committing suicide"

Hmm! Matthew responded.

A cold and ethereal female voice then came through, "I am the producer, this is a normal shooting adjustment"

Matthew picked up the blonde girl named Rachel from the Westwood area and drove onto the highway leading to Orange County. Just like last time, this girl was cheerful and kept talking non-stop from the passenger seat

Matthew shook his head without a second thought, "I won't go."

It is the same mansion, but this time it seems to be a formal party

He waved his hand and said, "You are just a background character. Generally speaking, standing still is sufficient; there is no difficulty in that"

I am going out to the restroom, please wait here and do not run around

You do not understand the kind of poverty where one cannot even afford rent, nor can one afford to eat..." Rachel put away her smile, "the despair of not being able to see a way up at all.

After spending several hours reading in the apartment, I went out for a run in the afternoon, casually had a bit of dinner, and then Matthew went out again. Currently, he can only be considered a part-time actor; his formal occupation is a driver for the Red Penguin Company.

Your income from this job is quite low. Can it support you?

It is hard to imagine that such a sunny and cheerful girl would want to commit suicide

To my surprise, Angelina Jolie did not even glance at her and directly pushed open a door to barge in

Mr. Horner, I am Chris Walker, the attorney. The individual introduced himself, "I am the legal advisor for the 'Forbidden Tarot' production team. I am now formally notifying you on behalf of the production team and the company associated with it that you have violated the contract signed by both parties...

Matthew nodded and said, "I remember!"

You ... ... Haha ... ...

After reading a small newspaper, he set a task for himself: to allocate time for reading every day in order to enhance this fundamental skill. Once his reading ability reaches a certain level, he will also work on improving his writing skills.

Even if one cannot become a Hollywood star, one should not remain semi-illiterate

Hello? Hello?" Matthew suddenly shouted, "What did you say? I can't hear you clearly? Damn phone, it's malfunctioning again!

Ah? Rachel laughed again, "Why didn't you commit suicide?"

Having finished work and before returning home, Matthew received a call from his agent, Dennis Kurt, informing him to report to the film crew in the afternoon

Hmm! Matthew nodded, "I have already secured a job in a production team."

Matthew couldn't help but shake his head, walked over and placed the book on the counter, yet said nothing. After making the payment, he left. Although this incident surprised him, he felt there was no need to meddle in others' affairs

In order to save expenses, he did not take a taxi but instead transferred to a bus to return home. Although the rented small apartment is old, it also means that he has a stable place to stay in Los Angeles

Matthew nodded, and Dennis Kurt turned and walked away

Matthew glanced over and discovered that it was Angelina Jolie, who had dyed her hair golden blonde. He mistakenly thought she was coming over to find him, and quickly stood up and waved his hand.

Matthew squeezed his eyes tightly, seemingly unable to believe everything he saw before him. How could such a slender, delicate, and pure woman be a thief?