WELL, AT least she was honest about it and a lot more contrite than other people who were in her same position. in an industry filled with deceit, lies and betrayal, penelope’s honesty was quite refreshing. reid sat back against his seat, regarding her carefully. “i appreciate your honesty,” reid said, folding his arms across his chest. “while a few directors would be happy with the attention and that power, i’m not one of them.” he had sworn he would never be one of those sleazy directors who make actresses sleep with them for a better part in their films. “don’t get me wrong; i’m flattered with the attention.” who wouldn’t be? he would be blind to deny penelope’s beauty and charm. “but i won’t use sex with you as a currency. that’s just not who i am.” he frowned a little though, unfolding his arms and resting them on the arm rest of his seat. “casting in films is a process. most of the time, we want established actors in lead roles because that what draws people in,” he explained. “since you’re not nearly as established nor as well known, you won’t get a lead role.” that was probably a little blunt, but reid was always quite blunt with actors. “at best i might be able to give you the role of a side character,” he added, so as to not crush her hopes.