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With those thoughts in mind, Spencer couldn’t help but take another appraising look at Briar,
The electronic target display in front clearly showed a perfect score.
At that moment, Briarwood holding her rifle with a smug grin, chatting away to the instructor. No one knew what she was saying, but she was clearly pleased with herself
The instructor’s face darkened as he added another sandbag to her rifle barrel.
Though the girl had delicate, doll–like features, the sharp glint in her eyes suggested she was anything but docile
That was exactly the vibe he wanted!
H
This young lady, Briar. Spencer paused knowingly. “I suppose you’re considering recruiting her into the military,
Fight?
To be fair, no matter how much of a handful Briar might be, the instructors at the boot camp wouldn’t really stoop to her level
Unless the boot camp had got their eye on her!
The base commander sighed and turned to Spencer. “Even if we want to recruit her into the military, it’s still up to whether the young lady herself is willing
‘If Spencer liked Briar and tried to peach her from me..
The commander thought wryly, ‘Given the choice between stardom and the army, we all know which way y that girl would go
Spencer, ever the shrewd one, immediately picked up on the commander’s thoughts and forced out a couple of awkward chuckles. “You know how it is—young girl, a bit of attitude is perfectly normal”
As he spoke, Spencer saw the students disband for a break. He gave a quick nod to the commander and hurried over.
Spencer thought anxiously, I can’t let this rising star get peached
With so many professors, school officials, and other visors coming and going these days, Spencer’s arrival didn’t really stand out
Only the performing arts students recognized Spencer.
Spotting Spencer’s sudden appearance, Imani’s eyes lit up. She lustily set down her rifle and hurried over.
Imani hurried forward, slightly breathless Director Walsh, hello! I’m
Before she could finish speaking, Spencer walked right past her without so much as a glance, completely oblivious to her presence.
“Imani, is that. “Tiana hesitated, uncertainty in her voice. “Is that Mr. Spencer Walsha
Spencer was a late bloomer as a director. Nearing fifty, he only shot to fame a few years ago with his breakout film The Gathering Storm, which turned all its lead scors into overnight stars
During their performing arts training, their professors specifically cited Spencer as a case study.
Imani had no idea why Spencer was there, but she instantly realized that it was her golden opportunity!
Tiana called out, “Hey, Imani!”
Imani ignored Tiana and strode purposefully after Spencer.
Imani thought, Tm only a freshman Even if I can’t land a role in Spencer’s new film, griting on his radar would be amazing!
Hey, Imani? Where are you going? Tiana called out.
qver on the fine arts side, the students were dismissed after training.
With practiced ease, Briar scaled the bar about seven feet and perched atop it, casually swinging her legs back and forth
Ethan, furing, stood at the base of the horizontal bar, craning his neck to glare up at her.
Ethan shouted, his voice sharp with urgency. “Briar, get down from there now!”
How dare the climb up that hight If anything happened to her, he’d be in serious trouble.
Briar smirked and said, “You think I’ll just come down because you told me to? That’d totally kill my street cred!”
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Perched above him, Briar looked down at Ethan, her eyebrow arching in subtle challenge.
friar looked down with a smirk and taunted, “Got a problem with me? Come on, take your best shot
Ethan was left speechless.
Briar crooked her finger at him and taunted. “Sir, if you can get me down from
I listen to
from now on. Everything!”
Elhan was at a loss for words.
Ethan thought to himself, ‘Listen to me? Huh? Everything!
Does she think I’ll buy that For God’s sake, she’s a real handfeir
Still, Briar’s taunt finally got a rise out of Ethan.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Ethan suddenly sprang up, grabbed the bar, and in one fluid motion swung himself up onto it.
The students crowded around in tight circles, watching the spectacle. When they saw Ethan join Briar on the bar, they erupted in cheers.
Quite a few instructors also came over to watch the fun with the students
Ariar stood effortlessly on the narrow bar–barely three fingers wide–with her hands in her pockets, grinning down at Ethan with mischief in her
With a smirk, Briar called out, “Sar, a little sparring during break time shouldn’t count as a violation, right”
Once up on the horizontal bar, Ethan realized that while it was sturdy, it was barely three fingers vide—most people wouldn’t even dream of trying to stand on it.
Ethan took a deep breath, ground out through clenched teeth, “Once you’re down, go for a three–mile rack march”
Briar scoffed. “Oh please, using your authority for a line paybar
payback?”
Briar remained unfazed. Watching Ethan struggle to steady himself, a mischievous grin curled at her lips.
Not much older than the students themselves, the instructors below were all laughing and shouting, playfully egging them on
“Damn, Ethan, is that all you’ve gott Leating a girl show you up like that?”
“Ethan’s been our camp’s reigning champion for years! Looks like he’s finally met his match!”
One of the instructors called out with a grin, “Hey, gorgeous, knock him off that bar and show him who’s boss
Of course, the instructors were just teasing. They didn’t mean it seriously.
But the students were absolutely floored by the spectacle.
“Man, Briar is seriously badass! She shouldn’t be in fine arts. She totally belongs in sports. With skills like that, she’d for sure make the national team!” a student exclaimed,
One of the students whispered, “Wait, didn’t they say she got into fights and all sorts of other stuff? I heard she’s always getting picked up in fancy
One
of the students chimed in, “Those rumors were debunked ages ago. That’s just how it is when you’re popular, people get jealous.”
Another student said, “Say what you will, but I really like her. She’s gorgeous and totally real–not like someone, always playing the victim.”
Imani, who had been following Spencer, overheard that and turned livid with rage.
The crowd craned their necks, watching the two figures on the high bar.
Ethan made the first move, lunging to grab Briar, but with a swift pivot, she dodged effortlessly. –
Wahout hesitation, Briar threw a sharp panch at Ethan.
Briar’s fist shot out, landing squarely on Ethan’s arm with a heavy impact.
Erluan blocked the punch with his forearm, but the impact sent him reeling–his body swayed violently, nearly knocking him off the high bar.
But the sherr forer behind that punch left him utterly stunned.
His head snapped up, his eyes wide with disbelief as he stared at Briar.
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Briar struck again, and soon the two were trading blows atop the seven–font–high bar–their precise moves making it look like something straight out of a blockbuster action film
But just a minute later, Ethan was sent flying off the horizontal bar by Briar’s sweeping kick, landing hard in the sandpit below,
Briar landed gracefully and smirked at Ethan “Seriously! That’s all you’ve got?”
Ethan stood up and snorted in frustration. “Your Three–mile march–to chow until you finish!”
“Oh! Someone’s salty now! Briar taunted
Unfazed, Briar strolled over, grabbed two sandbags from the side, and strapped them to her calves with practiced case,
Briar was never one to take things too seriously. It took a lot to ruffle her feathers.
“Miss Shepherd, right? I’m Spencer Walsh. There’s something I’d like to discuss with you sud Spencer.
Briar glanced up, eyebrow raised. “Yeah”
Briar looked up at the middle–aged man who had suddenly appeared before her.
Briar looked up and asked, “Who are you**
Spencer introduced himself, “I’m Spencer Walth, director of the upcoming film The Empire. There’s a role that would be perfect for you. Miss Shepherd. Would you be interested?”
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire crowd erupted in shock and excited chaser.
Spencer? Holy crap! He was the director of The Gathering Storm!
A few years ago, The Gathering Storm hat theaters and raked in L. billion dollars at the box office, emerging as the year’s biggest dark horse and sweeping awards left and right.
A legendary director like him actually came to the boot camp to cast, and he was interested in Brian?
“NoL.” Briar started, but as she turned, she caught sight of Imand in the crowd, whose eyes were burning with naked jealousy.
Briar drawled, “1 don’t know the first thing about acting, and I’m still in school. Freshman year’s already prnity packed”
Spencer quickly reassured her, “Don’t worry, Misi Shepherd. You just need to be yourself. The filming will take place right here in Limond City, and the crew can fully accommodate your schedule. We’ll make sure it doesn’t interfere with your studies”
“Well.”
Before Briar could finish, a saccharine sweet voice suddenly cut in
“Briar,” Imani said with sweetness, “Mom and Dad sent you to university to focus on your studies. Shouldn’t you at least ask for their permission before doing something like this”
Imani glared at Briar, her eyes burning with barely contained jealousy.
Even four years ago, Imani already knew Briar was the prettier one.
She’d worked tirelessly to cultivate that carefully curated aesthene vibe girl persona.
Even if Briar were dressed in a potato sack, she’d still turn every head in the room!
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