Chapter: 3395

Galen struggled to hide his admiration for Claude, beaming from ear to ear. "See? I knew I had a knack for spotting talent. Claude is phenomenal! Despite a minimal set and average supporting cast, he still manages to dominate the stage. His performance is genuinely remarkable!"

The assistant director murmured a single word: “remarkable,” the greatest compliment he could give.

After all, perfection was an illusion, and nearing it is already a notable achievement.

Regarding Claude, his acting had the judges nodding in approval; even Janis, typically so skilled, regarded him with newfound respect, completely captivated.

The moment of judgment, sure to quicken everyone's heartbeat, was drawing near.