Chapter 248

Julius stared for a moment, feeling slightly dazed. She looked familiar somehow, like he'd seen her before. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't recall when he'd ever met a woman this stunning and poised. He paused for just a second, then smiled and walked over. "Hi, I'm Sevenblade, the male lead. Need a scene partner to run lines with?" Scarlett glanced at him briefly, then looked away. "No need." Her tone was indifferent, carrying that same otherworldly composure that defined Lady Phoenix. Julius wasn't the least bit offended by the cold reception. In fact, he smiled, clearly impressed. As a newcomer, she seemed calm, suggesting she was already in character. She could have genuine acting talent. Scarlett was already rolling her eyes internally. Julius' failure to recognize her only confirmed that he had never genuinely acknowledged her as his own sister. They began filming the first scene. Scarlett descended from the sky on wires, holding a sacred sword. She stood ta