Nine o’clock sharp, the whole madhouse kicked off. That’s when the official Flying Swords of Dragon Gate launch ceremony finally started.Since this was Graham Finch's massive follow-up to the hit Detective Dee, and it featured undisputed heavyweights like Tom Jaxon and Jenny Nicole, nobody even needed to send out invites. The sheer star power was enough: reporters swarmed the venue, honestly—it was like they were magnets drawn to metal.The place was chaos, a predictable circus of noise and flashing cameras.But amidst all the stars and the celebrated director, the press corps was laser-focused on one empty spot: the man playing the movie’s main villain.And for good reason. Any film is only as good as its antagonist, right? The villain’s depth, their performance—it’s always paramount. In an event this loaded with stars, the casting of the chief nemesis had been the source of endless, intense speculation from day one.“Director Graham Finch, where’s our villain? The leads are here, b

If you work in showbiz, you’re probably a little superstitious. It’s just how it goes. And honestly, the bigger the star or the director, the more they believe in all that stuff about luck, deities, and the capricious whims of the universe. Graham Finch, being one of the top dogs in Great Vespera, was definitely one of those people.He was obsessed—I mean, truly devoted—to the concept of an ‘Auspicious Beginning.’ He felt that if the very first shot of the production was perfect and decisive, it would bless the entire film.So, naturally, he was putting enormous pressure on the first sequence.He didn't just want it to be a flawless, single-take wonder; he wanted it to be epic. A scene that absolutely nailed a crucial plot point.After doing a lot of deep thinking and probably pacing around for a while, he finally called out.“Mr. Caleb, if you could just step over here for a sec.”Caleb Davis, who was having a quick, casual chat with Liya Martinez (the actress playing Lady Seraphina—

Graham Finch had told everyone to clear out, but come on—that dagger shattering a solid sword? That kind of impossible event doesn't just dissipate. The shock-wave was still moving slowly, deeply, through the whole set. When something that wild happens on a small crew, you know it’s going to be the only thing anyone talks about for days. Naturally, the curiosity about Caleb Davis went through the roof.Clara Sterling, bless her heart, simply couldn't resist. She, a mature actress of thirty with an undeniable charm, approached the kid who was still radiating the chilling aura of the Grand Eunuch Corbin Grey. He regarded her with complete emotional zero. He just gave her this impossibly cool, dismissive nod. “Yes, I am.” Then he picked up his tea, took a small, deliberate sip—the kind that screams indifference—and asked, “Is Lady Selena seeking something specific?”That gaze hit her like a bucket of ice water. Even though she knew they were off-camera, she actually shivered. Her nerves

"University."Hearing that word again after two years felt weird. It was like listening to a language Caleb Davis used to speak but had somehow forgotten. It left him feeling a bit hollow and out of place, like he was staring at the ghost of a life he never actually got to live.The truth was, three years ago, he never planned on being an actor. The "star life" wasn't even on his radar. He’d imagined himself graduating from some top-tier academy, shaking hands at a commencement ceremony, and then diving headfirst into the world of business. With the memories from his past life tucked away in his head, he was going to build an empire. He’d be on the cover of Forbes, sitting at the top of the world.But life has a funny way of trashing your plans. Every dream he had for his future pretty much died during that brutal, unforgiving winter three years ago."Phew—"Caleb Davis let out a long, heavy breath and forced his face into a thin smile. "Mom, come on, who’s been putting these ideas in

Caleb Davis’s mood right then could be summed up in three simple letters: WTF.He just stood there, staring at Lady Lorna with his jaw practically hitting the floor. He’d dealt with bold people before, but this woman was on a whole different level. She’d actually managed to flip the script, play the victim, and frame him before he could even wrap his brain around what was happening.That old saying about the veteran hunter getting his eyes pecked out by a baby bird? Yeah, that was him. Usually, Caleb Davis was the one pulling the strings or coming out on top. Even if things didn't go perfectly, he never walked away the loser. But today? He’d been played. Completely and utterly."Have you seen enough yet?" he finally gritted out, his voice thick with pure, unadulterated annoyance.I mean, does the woman have no shame? No boundaries? It’s one thing to accidentally see something you shouldn't, but she was just... standing there. Lingering.Is this my life now? He wondered. Stuck with a t