Kylie was a little surprised.

It was very uncommon that a director would ask about an actor's personal affairs.

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Although it was an abrupt question, Kylie still explained with a smile. "It's not a publicity stunt. In fact, we..." Right at this moment, a host walked onto the stage and announced the beginning of this film festival.

Kylie stopped talking in an instant and listened to the host with full attention.

Four shortlisted films competing for the Best Film were announced at first.

One was an Indian film, and the other three were British films, among which was Director Keys' work.

The host was hilarious and joked that Director Keys had long occupied the Best Film award and suggested that he could leave it to a new director this year.

Several trailers were projected on the big screen, and Director Keys won the Best Film award once again at the end.

"Actually, I think his work this year isn't as exciting as the one in the last year," Kylie said. "It just seems better compared with other shortlisted films."

"Mm." The assistant director made a sound to show his agreement.

Kylie turned to look at him, waiting for his opinions on the shortlisted films this year.

However, the assistant director didn't give her a glance, nor the stage, but the seats on the nearby second floor.

The lights were dim, so Kylie couldn't see who was sitting on the second floor, but she clearly noticed the assistant director's strange expression.

He frowned with cold eyes.

The lights on the stage flashed fast. All of a sudden, it was swept by the assistant director's cheek.

In normal days, the assistant director kept his beard, but he had specially shaved it in order to participate in such an important event today. Therefore, Kylie was able to see a scar under his ear.

Why is there a scar on his face?

An idea dawned on Kylie. She remembered the human-skin mask Ethan had told her before.

The assistant director touched his nose when he found out Kylie was staring at him. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just think the actress sitting over there looks quite familiar," Kylie said to cover her suspicion.

The assistant director looked over, following the direction which Kylie's finger pointed to. "I don't know her."

"Really?" Kylie pretended to be surprised. "She probably has acted a role in a famous science fiction film."

The assistant director looked over again, then nodded. "Probably. The lights are too dim, and I can't see her face clearly."

Hearing that, Kylie got nervous.

In fact, she just tested the assistant director on purpose, and she actually didn't know the actress herself. The actress hadn't acted a role in a famous science fiction film either!

To Kylie's surprise, the assistant director agreed with her on whatever she said.

He has directed many films and has a thorough analysis of trends in the film industry at home and abroad. It was very strange that he failed to recognize actors with some fame.

While watching the ceremony, Kylie found that the assistant director was always touching or rubbing his nose. He almost did that once in a few minutes.

Kylie was growingly suspicious. "How's the audience's opinions on our film after it's in theaters?" she asked the assistant director.

"Well..." The assistant director stopped for a second, then said to Kylie all of a sudden,

"Look, it's about to award the Most Popular Actor."

The more unwilling he was to answer Kylie's question, the more suspicious Kylie was of him.

She turned to look at the stage, and there were all worldwide famous actors who went to accept the awards. One of them was absent today, so her agent took the award on behalf of her.

Although Kylie understood she was nobody at this ceremony, she still felt a little sad.

Just when the ceremony was about to end, she suddenly heard her name.

Kylie couldn't believe her ears, and turned to ask the assistant director, "What did the host just say?"

The assistant director was also astonished. "How is it possible?"

"He just read my name, right?" Kylie asked in a quiet voice because it was too shocking to be true.

The host read her name again on the stage. However, her name was so strange to others in the meeting place that silence fell upon the audience at once afterward.

Three seconds later, some started to discuss who Kylie Finch was.

Kylie pinched her arm, and she almost cried, feeling the sharp pain.

The host just announced the shortlist of the Best New Artist award. Even though she couldn't get the prize, it was quite an honor that she was on the shortlist.

After the host announced the four names at a time, their photos were projected on the big screen.

Kylie had still photography of her role in Dangerous World.

Once the still photography was shown, many people recognized her because Dangerous World was also popular abroad.

Kylie clenched her fists with great anxiety, waiting for the host to announce the winner.

Her heart beat rapidly, and it seems to go in her throat now. The assistant director sitting next to her appeared displeased. When a familiar English name was read at the end, Kylie took a deep breath.

She indeed wasn't the winner.

"I need to work harder," Kylie said to comfort herself.

Even though she still felt like crying under the effect of disappointment. She wiped the tears coming out from the corners of her eyes and turned to look at the assistant director.

He seemed satisfied that Kylie wasn't the winner.

"Well, you seem to be in an excellent mood knowing I'm not the winner," Kylie joked.

"Of course not!" The assistant director denied it at once. He rubbed his nose and said, "I do feel sorry for you, but you're still young, and you have plenty of chances to win an award in the future."

Although he was saying some encouraging words, his answer was very perfunctory.

Kylie clapped her phone, wanting to send Ethan a message to tell him what just had happened. However, right at this moment, the host read her name once again.

When she raised her head, there was her confused face on the big screen.

The host said something again, and everyone laughed.

Kylie was more confused now by their laughter.

"Please come to this stage," the host said to her. Kylie stood up at a slow pace.

The host waved his hand at her and said something once more, but Kylie was too shocked to hear a word.

Many people turned around to look at her at this moment, including the famous director Mr. Keys.

He whistled to Kylie and said, "Congratulations! You're the spokesperson for this year's film festival."

What? Isn't it a bear?

Just when Kylie was on the stage, the host invited the award presenter to come onstage.

When the award presenter was stepping out from one side of the stage, Kylie was stunned instantly.