Chapter 33


    Chapter 0033


    For a moment, the spotlight shone on Sophia and Lucas on the big screen, their faces depicted like


    a pair of lying clowns.


    The arena was soon filled with whispers and murmurs.


    In the world of showbiz where specters and monsters were not umon, what couldn’t happen?


    Even the most chaotic things could take ce.


    Thus, the celebrities present didn’t seem surprised, nor did they indulge in rampant gossips. They


    didn’t find it too unusual, and feared being caught on camera.


    Sophia, however, felt yed.


    also


    “It’s someone else’s personal matter, I shouldn’tment too much. Besides, my friend is an


    outsider to this industry, it’s okay to talk about our peers.”


    The host seemed understanding, “Indeed, I was being too nosy. My apologies. Speaking of peers,


    as the recent award winner, you seem to be quite close to Director Chin. Is there a new project on


    the


    horizon?”


    Upon hearing the host mention Director Chin, Sophia felt her heart about to explode.


    How did they know everything?!


    But she quicklyposed herself and nodded subtly, “Yes. We’re discussing a project, which, if all


    goes well, should start filming soon.”


    “We’re looking forward to your coboration with Director Chin then.”


    the host said.


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    Sophia graciously smiled, “Thank you for your wishes.”


    “However, I would rmend you to maintain your figure for the camera. After all, Director Chin’s


    projects are always high standard and high demand. But I see you’re confident, your face seems to


    be glowing with prosperity.”


    The celebrities below began to apud andugh.


    But Sophia couldn’tugh.


    Because the words implied she had put on weight!


    She self-consciously touched her belly, forced a dry smile, and quickly handed the microphone back


    to the staff.


    As if fearing further questions toe.


    Next, the big screen rotated a few times, indeed spotlighting other stars. But the questions were not


    tricky, just casual chit-chat.


    During the final random capture, it was Sophia again!


    This time, some veteran actors spected that someone was deliberately messing with Sophia.


    But they wouldn’t say anything.


    First, Sophia’s previous award was somewhat undeserved, which


    arked resentment among many. Moreover, there were rumors. Dout her being particrly close with


    a certain director.


    SoSophia’s face turned pale, but she had no choice but to take the mimicrophone.


    ThThis time, it was a different female host..


    UpUpon seeing her, many celebrities changed their expressions.


    NcNot for anything else, but because this host was known for her


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    straightforward questions, not caring about the interviewee’s feelings. She knew precisely what the


    fans and audience wanted to


    know.


    This host was called Yan Fang, nicknamed Sister Yan. With her sharp eyes and short hair, she


    could ask the most challenging questions with the most affable smile, leaving people unable to vent


    their frustration.


    Yan Fang didn’t even have a script, just held the microphone, “Nice to meet you, Miss Sophia. I’m


    honored to be the first person to interview you on stage.”


    Sophia was sweating cold, she swallowed her saliva, “The honor is mine.”


    Many eyes in the venue were focused on Yan Fang.


    Who wouldn’t enjoy a show?


    Especially when it’s Yan Fang interviewing someone.


    Yan Fang went straight to the point: “There are rumors that you, Miss Sophia, have been secretly


    married for several years. Is that


    true?”


    Wow!


    at’s a bombshell question to kick off with!


    Sophia was almost suffocating, she clutched the microphone.


    Some people could already see her changingplexion, any other interviewer might choose to


    sidestep this question.


    But not Yan Fang.


    First, her interviews were always like this, and second….


    Someone had offered a lot of money to let her ask whatever she


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    wanted, and they assured her they would cover her no matter what happened afterwards. So, what


    did Yan Fang have to be afraid of?


    She was all set to ask.


    She had prepared many questions in advance.


    “Those are just groundless rumors, not to be believed.” Sophia


    answered.


    Yan Fang was not surprised by this answer and asked another question, “I heard from some


    colleagues that they once saw you and a director entering and exiting a hotel. What do you have to


    say about


    that?”


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    As soon as these words came out, the entire venue was about to


    explode.


    No one would ask questions so tantly.


    But if it was Yan Fang, it was more than usual..


    Mostly, they were amazed that Sophia, who had just won the award, would have such a thing


    happen?


    Wasn’t she always portraying the image of an independent and elegant woman?


    Sophia’s eyes were red due to the restraint.


    If it wasn’t for the asion, she might have stormed off after


    throwing the microphone.


    Not only that, even Lucas next to her looked at her.


    No matter what, Sophia would never admit it, “I also heard these rumors, but I didn’t rify because


    that director is my mentor. I don’t want to tarnish his efforts to nurture me with these scandals. I also


    hope to work hard to repay my mentor’s help.”


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    Yan Fang didn’t pursue further and switched the topic, “Beforeing here, I just found out


    something. I don’t know if Miss Sophia would be upset.”


    Sophia forced a smile, “No, please go ahead.”


    Yan Fang seemed to deliberately raise her voice, “I have a colleague working at the USCS who


    casually mentioned seeing you at the USCS. Were you there to handle divorce procedures with a


    gentleman?”


    Suddenly, there was an uproar around.


    The sounds were chaotic, but most of the chatter was from the low- profile stars.


    The big names didn’t bother with such a small actress.


    Especially a talentless one who only knew how to use backdoor


    channels.


    In the front row.


    Madison was staring intently at the expressions of the two people


    on the big screen.


    Seeing their wonderful expressions, Madison felt the resentment pent up in her heart finally eased a


    little..


    st then, a soft voice whispered into her ear, “Feeling better now?”


    madison suddenly turned her head.


    Ethan was leaning on the chair, his face illuminated by the light. She saw the gentleness in his


    eyes.


    He…


    “You…it wasn’t you…”


    ELEthan noticed a furious gaze from the back row, then deliberately.


    moved closer to Madison.


    So from Lucas’s perspective, it seemed like the man was kissing Madison!


    “Bang!”


    Sophia had just finished answering Yan Fang’s tricky questions that nearly skinned her alive when


    she heard Lucas mming the


    armchair in anger.


    He got up furiously, strode through the seats, disregarding Sophia, and left alone.


    Sophia didn’t even get to call him back.


    The mocking and gloating gazes from nearby made Sophia nearly copse, but she had to stay


    seated


    Leaving would only mean she was scared!


    However, Lucas didn’t leave, he just stepped out of his seat and stood by the exit, staring at the big


    screen.