"Thank you to the judges for giving me this award, thank you to my parents for always supporting and encouraging me, thank you to my agent, thank you to the film company..." the newly appointed Oscar-winning actress was giving an impassioned speech on stage. Despite the clichéd words, her sincerity was nevertheless audible. With her brown hair and slender eyes, she wasn't particularly beautiful, but she had an appealing essence.
The award went to Helen Hunt, the leading actress of "As Good as It Gets," with no miracles or low-probability occurrences having happened. Beside her, Gwyneth, though smiling and applauding, had an unmistakable look of disappointment on her face.
"Don't forget, this is only your first nomination," Adrian whispered in her ear, gently pinching with his thumb and forefinger at her palm.
"I know, but..." Gwyneth sighed, displaying helplessness and depression, then casting a slightly resentful glance at him.
