Francis didn't take it but stared at Tyler. In fact, he believed him the moment Tyler announced the number of the page. He underestimated the young man.

Ariana, who had been watching them the whole time, said eventually, "I apologize, Mr. Salazar. Tyler is incredibly dedicated to his craft, and sometimes he gets so engrossed in the role that he forgets about his surroundings."

She tried to smooth things over, but Francis was still seething with anger. He retorted, "I haven't even said ‘action’ yet, and you're already acting on your own? Is it appropriate to show off your acting skills like that? You're just a young boy who hasn't even debuted, and yet you act like you're better than everyone else. Let me tell you, there are countless actors who are more skilled than you. You're a nobody."

Ariana's frustration began to boil over, but Tyler quickly cut her off.

"Mr. Salazar, didn't Cole tell me that I wasn't suited for the role? I simply wanted to try acting out the character and receive some guidance from him on how to embody that arrogance and malice," Tyler interjected smoothly, all while keeping his gaze locked on Cole.