In my previous life, this was the exact moment the drama became a massive hit.
But in the original timeline, the one who broke out wasn't the lead couple—it was the minor supporting role played by Natalie.
The main characters were written as standard, cookie-cutter templates. Perfect. Boring. Forgettable.
Natalie's character—the vicious villainess—was beautiful, strong, and tragic. Magnetic. Combined with her visually stunning face, she went viral through fan edits and short clips.
She seemed to think that if she took the lead role, she would be even more popular.
But the entertainment industry is cruel. It never lacks pretty faces; it lacks souls. A role only works if it resonates.
Twenty minutes passed.
The clock struck midnight. A brand new day.
Natalie couldn't wait. She had likely already paid marketing accounts to flood the internet with beauty edits of herself.
Her tone was thick with arrogance. "As long as the camera captures my face, the audience will be obsessed. Just watch—within minutes, my name will dominate the trends. Topic after topic praising my beauty. Directors will be begging at my door, and brands will be lining up!"
The marketing campaign was indeed overwhelming.