The Billionaire's Maid Bride novel Chapter 650

Aaron's attempt to break away from his usual composed demeanor to play a bumbling rookie cop was a bit of a stretch. His image didn't quite fit the bill, but his acting chops were expected to bridge the gap. After all, it was a Wade-directed piece. Let's wait and see. The man's got a good track record.

"I think Allison, though a newcomer, is the perfect fit for the role of Irene," one fan remarked. "She embodies that fresh-faced, pure-hearted vibe of a recent college grad just stepping into the corporate world. Aaron, on the other hand, despite his star power, doesn't quite match the jovial, greenhorn cop vibe. They should've cast someone younger."

"Totally agree," chimed in another. "Big-budget blockbusters like this should give new talent a chance. Allison's got the right look for the part, age-wise, anyway. The only drawback is she's too darn stunning. Our Irene isn't supposed to be a knockout; she's more of an everywoman clerk."

Online opinions were a mixed bag.

The production team monitored the feedback for a while, and overall, it was pretty on point, which was a relief.

But this time around, Valeria's reputation took a hit.

She had just splurged on influencers and trending spots to hype up her looks and on-screen chemistry with her co-star when the official promotional stills were released. They even included a photo of the leads shaking hands, a clear jab at her.

Valeria's image was taking consecutive nosedives.

Netizens even coined a nickname for her: "Green Tea Val."