Chapter 1459 Class Begins
Jessie picked a spot and sat down. Everyone in the class looked at her upon her arrival. Some recognized who she was, and they broke out into hushed discussion.
“Hey, isn’t she a stuntwoman? Why is she here?” “Yeah. Is it even necessary for her to take this class? Not like she’s gonna be on camera.”
“She’s probably switching lanes. Got tired of the stuntwoman job, perhaps.” “She should stay in her lane, though. Not everyone is talented enough to be an actress,” one arrogant woman sneered.
The lecture hall was quiet, and Jessie heard everything despite their whispering. She took her notebook out and ignored the gossip. “Hey. What’s your name?” a girl asked. “Jessie. Jessie Silverstein.”
“Who recommended you?” the girl asked curiously. A famous professor would be giving the lessons, and only the elites of the performing arts school could attend. An outsider would need a recommendation. “My friend,” Jessie answered.
“Wow. They must be a big shot,” the girl said enviously. She loved how beautiful Jessie looked. Beauties were a dime a dozen in the industry, but anyone who wanted to be famous had to have the looks.
A lady professor came in and looked at everyone. Then, she started teaching. Her lecture was filled with facts and practical tips. Everyone fortunate to be in the class learned a lot from her.
Jessie had also taken a lot of notes. Like a sponge, she kept absorbing the knowledge given by the professor.
The professor had some tea and announced, “Alright, I need someone to perform on stage.”
At that, the arrogant lady from earlier went up to the stage. She requested, “Professor, I’d like to pick a partner.”
“Very well.”
The girl looked around and stared at Jessie. “I’ll go with her.”
Jessie blinked. She was still in a daze, and the girl beside her said, “That’s Xandra Limerick. Madonna of the performance arts course.”
Jessie had no idea about the industry’s gossip as she had been busy with her work. She stood up from her seat and approached Xandra. “What would you want me to do?”
“What kind of role can you play?”
“I…” She had no answer for that.
“Oh, sorry. Forgot you’re a stuntwoman. You were never professionally trained. Sorry for asking you to help me out. I wanted to play some roles in the textbook, but I guess you can’t do it, huh?” Mockery filled Xandra’s eyes as she said that.
The class burst into laughter—they loved seeing Jessie get humiliated. She was in very fashionable attire, and the ladies thought she was a threat to them.
“Oh, you must be Miss Silverstein. The one Julian recommended,” the professor said.
Well, if the professor is asking me, I have no reason to hide it. She nodded. “Yes, Professor Larson.”
“He told me about you. Come to my office this afternoon. I have a few books I’d like you to have.” The stern expression on the professor’s face was replaced by a warm smile.
Jessie smiled and nodded. “Of course, professor.”
Xandra was shocked. Things just got awkward and embarrassing for her. All she wanted was to mock Jessie, but never did she expect Julian to be the one who recommended her. “I need more time to prepare, professor,” she said sheepishly and returned to her place.
Jessie went back to her spot as well, but everyone was now looking at her in a new light. Julian’s the one who recommended her? Who is she? Why does Julian care so much for her? She’s just a no-name stuntwoman.
