"I'm an amateur, the director is a professional. The success of a film or TV production isn't achieved by me throwing money around and giving orders. That's art, something I don't understand. My role is investments only, so it's better not to interfere too much with the director's creative process," Aurum replied.

Ivy nodded, her admiration evident in her eyes. "The director would also be pleased to have an investor like you."

"It's mutual. He wants art, I want profit. He's the director, I'm the businessman."

With that, Aurum turned to her, a slight smirk playing at his lips. "Ivy, are you hoping I'll use my so-called power as an investor to directly cast you as the female lead?"

Ivy shook her head repeatedly. "That's not what I meant... you misunderstand. I..."

Before she could finish, Aurum interrupted, "Actually, I hope you'll allow me to use that power to cast you." Her heart skipped a beat. The implications of his words were profound. Ivy was prone to overthinking, but she