Entertainment: Starting as a Succubus, Taking Hollywood by Storm

When Wentworth Miller received a call from Jeff Raymond, he was so excited that he nearly had a heart attack.

"Yes, yes, absolutely! The day after tomorrow? I'll be there, Mr. Raymond."

"Could you send the script to my email? My email address is..."

"Yes, I'd be delighted to join CAA."

"Thank you so much, and please pass along my gratitude to Martin."

Jeff didn't mind how Wentworth referred to Martin, as Martin himself disliked being addressed formally as Martin Meyers or Mr. Meyers, especially in casual situations.

The next day, Wentworth Miller resumed his dog-walking gig.

Even though he had landed a role in a movie, he was still broke until he got paid.

After reading the script the previous night, he realized the film was a teen female comedy. Although his character was technically the male lead, it was a small part with limited screen time.

Of course, he wasn't in a position to be picky.

"Hey, Charles."

"Hey, Wentworth. You seem to be in a good mood today."

"Sharp observation! Haha, Charles, I got a script!"

Unable to resist, Wentworth shared his excitement with Charles.

"Congratulations! Looks like you're on your way to success," Charles said quickly.

Wentworth tried to downplay it, "It's just a small role, and I'm not even sure I'll pass the audition!"

But the wide grin on his face betrayed him.

Charles smirked. "Come on, with a smile like that, I can tell you're pretty confident."

"Well, I wouldn't say I'm entirely confident, but my chances are pretty good. Someone influential recommended me."

Perhaps because they weren't close friends, Wentworth felt comfortable sharing things with Charles that he wouldn't say to his usual circle of acquaintances.

Suddenly, Charles leaned in and said, "Wentworth, I was wondering... Could you, um, recommend me too?"

Wentworth was stunned. He hadn't expected such a request.

Noticing Wentworth's hesitation, Charles quickly added, "Any role would do, even an extra without lines, or even just working as a crew assistant. I just want to learn something from being on set. Please."

Charles looked genuinely earnest.

Seeing this, Wentworth got a small taste of what it felt like to have influence. After some hesitation, he said, "I can't promise anything, but if I pass the audition and get the role, I'll mention it. But no guarantees! Are you sure you'd settle for working behind the scenes?"

"Absolutely! Just the chance would mean a lot. Whether it works out or not, I'll owe you one," Charles said casually.

"Are you sure you'd be okay with being a crew assistant?" Wentworth asked again, uncertain.

"Yes, even that's fine. I really just want to learn," Charles replied with a grin.

The next day's audition was no challenge for Wentworth Miller.

His experience and looks made him a perfect fit for the male eye-candy role with limited screen time.

Wentworth landed the role of Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls.

Instead of immediately recommending Charles, he invited director Mark Waters, producer Ron Maxx, and lead actress Lindsay Lohan out for coffee after the audition.

Ron Maxx declined due to his busy schedule.

Mark Waters agreed, partly out of respect for Martin.

Lindsay Lohan accepted, driven by curiosity—she wanted to know how this "charming guy" was connected to "Martin Daddy."

At the coffee shop, Wentworth expressed his gratitude to both Mark Waters and Lindsay Lohan.

When addressing Lindsay, his gaze was respectful, without a hint of impropriety.

Wentworth was well aware that this girl had the power to make Martin go head-to-head with the Universal Studios production manager. Who knew what their relationship really was?

Having spent years navigating Hollywood, Wentworth understood one unspoken rule: some women were untouchable for actors at his level.

A single misstep could ruin his career.

"So, Wentworth, how do you know Martin?" Lindsay asked, unable to contain her curiosity.

Wentworth smiled. "It's quite a story. We met at a premiere…"

He recounted how he and Martin had crossed paths, with Lindsay listening intently.

Director Mark Waters was impressed. He thought Wentworth was the type to seize opportunities and wasn't afraid to gamble.

This kind of personality was well-suited for Hollywood.

Wentworth was skilled in conversation, making the story entertaining while portraying Martin as a kind and generous person who supported struggling actors.

Lindsay seemed pleased with this portrayal.

In addition, Wentworth flattered Mark Waters. Before the audition, he had taken the time to familiarize himself with all of Waters' work.

"Mr. Waters, your film Freaky Friday seamlessly combines drama, artistry, and allegory. The way you used mixed short and long takes to convey the fluidity of time and space was brilliant…"

(Note: In the original timeline, Freaky Friday was also a Lindsay Lohan film. However, in this timeline, due to Charlie's Angels, Martin never let her audition for it.)

Wentworth's praise hit all the right notes with Mark Waters.

Freaky Friday was his most commercially successful and critically acclaimed film. Its success had earned him the chance to direct Mean Girls.

Mark began to view Wentworth even more favorably.

Sensing the atmosphere was right, Wentworth carefully brought up a request: he had a friend who wanted to work on the set, even as a crew assistant.

He didn't mention that Charles was hoping for an actual role.

Wentworth understood the importance of knowing his limits. He wasn't confident enough to advocate for even a minor role, let alone something more significant.

The next day, Wentworth was back in the affluent neighborhood walking dogs and ran into Charles as usual.

After exchanging greetings, Wentworth told Charles he had secured him a job.

Charles broke into a broad smile and expressed his thanks.

For the first time, Wentworth felt the faint thrill of power, even if it was just a tiny, insignificant taste.