A Famous Actress is Secretly Sold to a VIP Client. This is episode 2 of our original Romance Action Thriller Story Web Story you can watch or stream online.
Web Series Title: Something About Number 3
Episode 2 Title: 3 Years Before Exile
Episode Summary: The episode rewinds three years to reveal the events leading up to Min and Vill’s disappearance. Min is riding high on the success of her third year in showbiz, enjoying peak popularity. In contrast, Vill is just beginning her ascent. Their paths intersect when Min is intentionally introduced to an enigmatic client—an encounter that triggers a dark spiral. This fateful meeting sets off a series of events that will entwine their lives and change them forever. Once celebrated stars, two women mysteriously withdrew from the spotlight at the height of their fame. Years later, they re-emerge—not just to reclaim their identities, but to protect a young woman in danger. The series delves into the hidden, exploitative undercurrents of the entertainment world, where women are often manipulated for the benefit of others.
Series Synopsis: Once celebrated stars, two women mysteriously withdrew from the spotlight at the height of their fame. Years later, they re-emerge—not just to reclaim their identities, but to protect a young woman in danger. The series delves into the hidden, exploitative undercurrents of the entertainment world, where women are often manipulated for the benefit of others.
00:00G-Drama TV and Entertainment presents a web-thriller series, something about number three.
00:30Sean, in his mid-30s and the head of security for the mall's event of the day, chats with Victoria on the central ground floor where the venue will be held.
00:41Victoria is the trusted right hand of Sun Rivas, the president and CEO of TS Entertainment.
00:48Victoria, in her late 40s, sports a well-groomed, short hairstyle and a polished, uptight look.
00:57Sean, on the other hand, is dressed in a black suit with a white undershirt.
01:03All areas are covered including the entrance and exits.
01:08Victoria scans the area, noticing security guards in black suits standing by at all corners.
01:15I have my men on the second and third floors, just in case.
01:20Victoria looks up at the upper floors, spotting another group of security guards on duty.
01:26Great! Good job!
01:35Posters of Min's movie are displayed throughout the mall.
01:38The stage is set up with chairs for the MC and guests.
01:43The audience is allowed to come no closer than a meter from the stage to maintain a safe distance from excited fans.
01:52The fans are starting to gather around.
01:56The media covering the event have set up as well.
02:05Sun Rivas, in his late 40s, is sitting on the couch with Barry Phillips, a dashingly handsome gentleman in his late 20s.
02:14The two are enjoying glasses of wine in Sun's office.
02:19Thank you for partnering with us.
02:21My pleasure.
02:23But really, thank you for trusting me as well.
02:26You are a good businessman, Barry.
02:29I like working with people who mean business.
02:32If you need anything, just tell me.
02:35I can give you anything you want.
02:38Barry smirks, then sips his glass of wine.
02:44Sun flashes a mischievous smile.
02:48He draws Barry's attention to the 62-inch flat-screen TV in front of them,
02:53which shows the ongoing mall show where Min and her co-stars are promoting their movie.
02:59Min is being interviewed by the MC.
03:02Barry fixes his gaze on her.
03:06Sun watches him, gauging his interest.
03:09At the mall show, Min and her five co-stars are seated in the chairs prepared for them on stage.
03:25A large crowd of fans fills the area, holding Min's posters, light sticks, and even a large banner with her name on it.
03:34She radiates beauty, poise, and elegance.
03:39Everyone seems captivated by her, even her co-stars.
03:44The male MC interviews her.
03:47Min, this movie has a lot of potential to be a bigot.
03:51I mean, look at these people right here.
03:54The crowd erupts in loud cheers.
03:58The host continues and asks,
04:01You haven't had a flop movie since your big break.
04:04How do you keep your success going?
04:06Thank you. I hope you won't jinx it.
04:10Everybody laughs.
04:12I don't know, really.
04:14TS has been instrumental to my career from the get-go.
04:18They made it possible for me.
04:20And I'm just thankful for the fans for their constant support.
04:23The fans are cheering for her.
04:27Do you watch your own projects?
04:30I've heard that some actors cringe when they watch themselves.
04:34At first I did, but I had to watch myself to improve.
04:37It's like dancing. To perfect a move, you have to watch yourself in the mirror.
04:44You need to see and feel the movements and expressions that look best.
04:49Whoa, you're definitely a pro. And you're only in your third year.
04:53Well, thank you. TS has a way of building their stars from day one.
04:59I don't know how they do it with the number of projects we're getting, but I still have a long way to go.
05:05You sure do. And how is it working with the new star? This is Ville's first movie.
05:10The fans are cheering loudly for Ville, an up-and-coming star in her mid-twenties.
05:17She smiles from ear to ear, waving to the crowd.
05:23For beauty she is. She is a rising star.
05:27She is. She did great in the movie.
05:31Obviously, the fans love her, which is a huge help in promoting the film.
05:36She has a lot of potential. I believe her big break is just around the corner.
05:42Some really kind words from Min. Any response to that, Ville?
05:46I'm ecstatic and speechless at the same time.
05:50Thank you for those kind words.
05:53Ville turns to Min, who nods at her.
05:56I will continue to work hard to entertain the fans with great projects.
06:00The fans cheer for her again.
06:02Min walks through the lobby of TS Entertainment and runs into Victoria and Ville.
06:15Min.
06:17Victoria's phone rings.
06:19One moment, I have to take this call.
06:22Victoria leaves Ville with Min, answering her phone.
06:26Ville greets Min with a nod.
06:28Hi, it's okay. You can talk to me no need to be formal.
06:34It was great working with you.
06:37I'm sorry, I can't help it, but you're such a big star.
06:42You bet I am.
06:44Ville's smile fades, not expecting such a bold response from Min.
06:49Good for her. Min is looking at the walkway ahead of them.
06:52You'll be one too. Just keep doing your best.
06:57Thank you for those nice words you said back there.
07:01That? No biggie. You're under Victoria's wing.
07:05She was with me when I started.
07:08TS knows a star's potential. They obviously see it in you.
07:12Really? That's a relief. I need a job. I have to support my sister.
07:19You're a breadwinner?
07:21We were orphaned at a young age.
07:24I was working part-time at a grocery store when an agent from TS recruited me.
07:29I really need this job.
07:31Min looks surprised to hear part of Ville's life story.
07:34Victoria returns and calls Min out.
07:39Min, the president would like you to drop by his office.
07:43Again? He always does that.
07:46We'll go ahead.
07:48Victoria and Ville leave Min behind.
07:51Min watches them leave.
07:54She's the breadwinner, and she seems naive.
07:58She shakes her head, feeling pity for Ville.
08:04Min approaches Sun's office and sees Sun and Barry on their feet, exchanging handshakes.
08:12She pauses.
08:14Who could this perverted client be?
08:17Sun's door opens, and Min sees it.
08:20She moves forward.
08:23Sun and Barry emerge from the office.
08:26Min greets them.
08:29Good afternoon, gentlemen.
08:31The gentlemen turn to her.
08:34Barry's eyes are fixed on her, his jaw dropping.
08:38Min's attention is on Sun.
08:41Victoria said you were looking for me.
08:44Yeah.
08:46I'm just walking my guest out.
08:48Min turns to Barry, faking a smile.
08:51He's six feet zero inches, so she has to look up at him.
08:55He has a fair complexion for a guy, thick eyebrows, and a strikingly handsome face.
09:04Min almost falls for it, staring at his gorgeous face.
09:09But she quickly gathers herself.
09:10In her mind, she thinks.
09:11Pervert, what a waste.
09:12This is Barry Phillips.
09:13He's a very important client.
09:14Is he?
09:15She extends her hand for a handshake.
09:16It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Phillips.
09:18You can call me Min, but you probably know me already.
09:20Barry shakes her hand.
09:21Pleased to meet you.
09:22Sun hasn't talked much about you.
09:23Oh, I meant from the billboards.
09:24She pulls her hand away from his.
09:25Barry gets tongue-tied.
09:26Sun interjects with an awkward voice.
09:27It's a very important client.
09:28The other one is, Mr. Phillips.
09:29Is he?
09:30She extends her hand for a handshake.
09:31It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Phillips.
09:32You can call me Min, but you probably know me already.
09:37Barry shakes her hand.
09:39Pleased to meet you.
09:40Sun hasn't talked much about you.
09:43Oh, I meant from the billboards.
09:46She pulls her hand away from his.
09:49Barry gets tongue-tied.
09:51Sun interjects with an awkward laugh.
09:54Barry chuckles along.
09:56Min grins at him.
09:58This is actually how witty Min is in person.
10:03I like that.
10:04A girl with a sense of humor.
10:06He smirks at her, and her grin fades.
10:10Should I walk him out of the building?
10:12No need.
10:13I can find my way out.
10:15Sure you do.
10:16Thanks for dropping by.
10:19Barry nods at the two of them and walks away.
10:23Sun walks back to his office.
10:26Min watches Barry leave, then heads into the office.
10:38Sun sits at his desk as Min walks across the room.
10:41Good job today.
10:44What did I do?
10:45Uh, Bill.
10:47Yeah, of course.
10:49She's next in line, isn't she?
10:52She sits on the couch.
10:54You're only in your third year, so I'm not rushing.
10:58It's just for insurance.
11:01You know how the business works.
11:03You bet.
11:04It's all about the money.
11:07Sun smiles delightfully, sipping his glass of wine.
11:12Min stares at him with a look of disgust on her face.
11:16It's late in the evening, and Bill is finishing up her shoot at an outdoor location.
11:30Her road manager, Chelsea, in her late twenties, accompanies her to the van.
11:36She says goodbye to everyone on set.
11:41Chelsea opens the van door.
11:44Bill gets in, and Chelsea follows suit.
11:48Tonight is a premiere of the first episode.
11:51Was it tonight?
11:53Yeah.
11:55I've been so busy today that I forgot about it.
11:58Bill's phone rings, and she answers it.
12:01Hello?
12:02She listens to the other line.
12:05Really?
12:07Wow.
12:09She seems ecstatic.
12:11Chelsea, watching her, appears to anticipate good news.
12:19She passes the phone to Chelsea.
12:21It's Victoria.
12:23She wants to talk to you.
12:25Chelsea takes the call.
12:28Yes, ma'am.
12:29She listens to the call on the other end.
12:33What?
12:34Whoa.
12:36Okay, I'll arrange your schedule.
12:38Yes, got it.
12:40Chelsea ends the call and hands the phone back to Bill.
12:43Both girls scream in excitement.
12:47Congratulations.
12:51The hard work and sleepless nights are finally starting to pay off.
12:55I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it's going to be a rough week ahead.
13:00What do you mean?
13:02You have one whole week to promote your drama.
13:05But I'm shooting the last episode next week.
13:08That's what I'm talking about.
13:10It's going to be hectic starting next week.
13:13You'll have TV appearances, mall shows, interviews, and endorsement meetings in the following weeks.
13:18Sounds like a lot of work.
13:20You are about to hit your big break.
13:24Welcome to your new world.
13:26But I have to go home the week after next.
13:29It's already been settled.
13:31Good luck with that.
13:33TS won't keep you hidden from the public eye.
13:35Then I'll have to talk to Victoria about it.
13:38It's just for a few days.
13:40Victoria will probably let you, since it's already been agreed upon.
13:44But you realize you won't be going alone.
13:48Chelsea, please, this is the last time.
13:51They won't let you, especially now.
13:53I can take care of myself.
13:55I just need to see my sister.
13:57TS won't let you go alone.
14:00That's how things work here.
14:02Unless you're as big as men.
14:04TS, not you.
14:06Bill.
14:07No.
14:08But this is the last time, I promise.
14:10I just need some privacy to be with my sister, please.
14:15Okay.
14:16I'll take care of it.
14:18Yes.
14:19Bill hugs Chelsea.
14:21But call me if something comes up.
14:23I'll be fine.
14:25People won't even notice.
14:27That face won't go unnoticed.
14:29Good luck with that.
14:31Bill is happy that she'll finally be able to see her sister after several months.
14:36She's so excited just thinking about it.
14:39It's been four months since they last saw each other.
14:43Bill was busy filming the movie that starred Min,
14:46and then she started shooting her first drama in a lead role.
14:49Min slips into a room, wearing jeans, a t-shirt, and a baseball hat.
15:02The room is occupied by three people.
15:06Jenny, 34, lying on the bed with an intravenous fluid attached to her right arm.
15:12Brian, 36, checking the intravenous fluid.
15:15And Alex, 27, sitting at the bedside.
15:20They all turn to Min.
15:23What are you doing here?
15:26I called her up.
15:28Min takes her hat off and paces towards the bed.
15:32Don't worry, I made sure nobody followed.
15:35I left my car at the hotel where I met with a client,
