"This is terrible, Jared. I'm surprised by your parenting methods," Brian exclaimed incessantly. "If it weren't for me, who knows how long the little one would stutter and hesitate."
However, to his disappointment, Elena and Jared, who returned from the garden to the living room, ignored him completely.
"Hey, I'm talking to you," Brian said displeased. "If you continue with this attitude, maybe I'll consider taking legal action and become the little one's guardian."
Still being ignored, the godfather felt deflated and then angrily threatened, "Fine, I'll talk to Mr. Kleist about this!"
"What's going on?" Angela, who had just returned from seeing Sparrow off, asked as she came back inside.
"Chris, don't you think Mr. Tucker was very rude? They don't understand subtle language, and you should have straightforwardly rejected him. Hollywood has more than just Warner Bros.," the talkative godfather finally found someone to listen to him.
"But they do want this script, don't they? Mr. Tucker is just overly suspicious," the little girl said with a playful smile, a charm that began to emerge amidst her cuteness.
"Just overly suspicious?" Brian shook his head. He wanted to say something more, but Angela had already started walking upstairs. He quickly called out, "Hey, where are you going?"
"They were suspicious, right? Then I'll prove it to them," Angela waved the manuscript she had taken back from Paul Tucker's hands. "I'll go and write the complete script."
"So, you're really not considering my proposal?" Brian shrugged and asked.
"Proposal?" the little girl blinked her eyes. "Weren't you just joking earlier?"
Additionally,《The Parent Trap》received nominations for various awards, such as the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. With each announcement, Angela's classmates would gather around her, bombarding her with questions. Though it often annoyed her, she had to accept the attention. After all, she planned to continue starring in movies.
The question on everyone's mind was, why was such a talented girl so low-key?
Disney kept tight-lipped about it, merely stating that it was Miss AM's request. This only served to further ignite the curiosity of her fans, leaving them eager to uncover the secrets behind her enigmatic persona.
In addition to the previous news, another intriguing update emerged from Disney.《Je m'appelle Hélène》originally a French song, had been rewritten with English lyrics at the record company's request. However, after selling two million copies, a commemorative edition of the EP was released with the song reverting back to its original French version.
Despite fans criticizing the record company for its profit-seeking tactics, many still purchased the commemorative edition. Those who listened to it admitted that the French version surpassed the English version by a wide margin, even though they didn't fully understand the lyrics.
It left everyone wondering how the little girl herself would react upon hearing it, considering the considerable effort she had put into creating the English version.
On the other hand, dealing with the repercussions of plagiarizing a script was not so easily resolved. For instance, Mr. Paul Tucker now sat before Angela with a pleasant smile, saying, "If possible, we would like to invite Miss Mason to portray the character of Emily."
Americans were known for their pragmatism, particularly when it came to assessing one's abilities. Angela's decision to stay in school and not submit the complete version of《Hide and Seek》to Warner Bros. until the end of November was not solely due to her dissatisfaction with Tucker. As she had shared with her godfather, she also wanted to prove something to them.
Even though Angela understood that it was highly unlikely for a young girl like her to have written such a script under ordinary circumstances, she wasn't overly concerned, considering the script had already been leaked.
Instead, she saw it as an opportunity to refine and perfect her work. Movies that had made a profound impact on her were the ones she had watched repeatedly, so she was well-acquainted with the corresponding critiques. She knew exactly where the flaws lay and which areas needed improvement.
Whether it was in terms of storytelling or directorial techniques, she would diligently write down her insights and suggestions in the margins of the script.
Upon receiving the complete version of《Hide and Seek》Tucker was genuinely astonished. While the earlier semi-novel format script had already been captivating, this revised edition was undeniably exceptional. What's more, he had heard glowing praise about the little girl's talent from none other than James Cameron himself.
Even Disney had expressed interest in her work and had approached her in hopes of acquiring the script. Following extensive discussions among Warner Bros. executives, they had reached a unanimous decision to not only purchase the script but also extend an invitation for Angela to portray the character of Emily.
However, it appeared that Angela was disinterested in accepting the role. As she leafed through the neatly bound script, she shrugged nonchalantly and stated, "I'm sorry, but I have no intention of taking on this role."
