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    Chapter 66 A Shriek From Outside.


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    Listening to William’s strained yet polite conversation, Isabe couldn’t help but recognize the effort it took to maintain such a facade. He really is a mast


    Concerned she might identally betray her amusement with a smile, Isabe quickly nodded politely and retreated to her own space, adopting an expr


    Nearby, Hayden had be visibly stunned, his thoughts racing. Did my artist just identally stir up a major problem? This could be a disaster. His m


    Christopher, observing Hayden’s distress from the side, felt a twinge of sympathy. However, internally, his anticipation was building. Soon, very soon, eve


    Without any prior agreement, everyone in their group–and it seemed people from other groups, too–


    found themselves drawn to the reflections in the mirror, not wanting to miss at moment of the unfolding drama. Some were even adjusting the partitions t


    Meanwhile, William and Jennie, though slow to catch on to Isabe’s earlier actions, decided to dismiss the matter and turned their attention back to the


    William and Jennie exchanged puzzled looks.


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    Taylor, seeming to dodge the underlying tension, suddenly remarked, “Uh… I just remembered there’s something I haven’t arranged yet.”


    Riley echoed the sentiment with a hint of panic, “I just remembered… I haven’t arranged for a director yet.”


    This left William and Jennie even more bewildered. Turning around, they saw that apart from their manager, their entire team was awkwardly avoiding ey


    The manager, caught between the desire to speak and the uncertainty of what to say, looked utterly dismayed. His eyes darted between Jennie and Will


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    Despite his usual frustrations with Jessica, whom he often shed with, he had been keen on pairing Jennie with William for their potentialmercial v


    The manager’s mind was racing. Isn’t it always clear that Jessica was the domineering one and Jennie the vulnerable? Now is not the time to ponder thi


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    Connor was already drenched in sweat.


    Finished


    Jennie sensed the growing unease. “What’s wrong?” she asked, her voice tinged with anxiety.


    Snapping back to the moment, Connor knew he had to manage the situation swiftly to avoid further embarrassment. “Let’s discuss this outside…” he sug


    Once they were outside, the makeup room fell into an eeric silence–


    broken only when a woman’s voice shrieked from outside, “What!” The shock was palpable.


    From inside, someone blurted out, “Holy crap!” followed by another who couldn’t help but snort withughter.


    As the murmurs grew into a cacophony, many onlookers cast admiring nces toward Isabe, marveling at how the chain of coincidences had unfolded


    not realizing she might have orchestrated the scenario. They were thrilled by the spectacle, the excitement palpable in the air.


    Even with years in the industry, I’ve never seen a twist like this, thought several veterans among the crowd, quickly pulling out their phones to share the


    Despite William’s public rtions team’s swift action to control the narrative, the story had already made significant waves, sparking heated discussions


    Everyone else found the drama intensely entertaining, except for Hayden, who was visibly distraught, pointing at Isabe with a trembling hand.


    “I really didn’t mean to, just look into my eyes, can’t you see how genuine I am?” Isabe blinked herrge, innocent eyes, seemingly unphased by the c


    If only William hadn’t been so infatuated with Jennie, rushing to her defense without a second thought. And Jennie, perhaps with motives not as pure, se


    Christopher, keen on protecting his crew, interjected, “We can’t me Isabe for this. How could she have anticipated their reactions? They brought this


    Despite the chaos, there was an undeniable thrill in witnessing such a lively spectacle unfold. The atmosphere was charged, everyone secretly relishing


    The sounds of distress and confusion from the makeup room spilled into the hallway, drawing everyone’s attention. Jennie, caught up in the moment, co


    “It wasn’t like that. How could Isabe fabricate such stories? It truly wasn’t like that at all,” Jennie sobbed, her voice trembling with each word.


    William felt a numbness spread across his face, akin to the chill of a steel de against his skin, as he reyed the recent usations in his mind. The


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    “Jennie, remember you mentioned running into Jessica afterward? She discovered her card was blocked and unleashed her frustration on you, right?” W


    Isabe doesn’t even know us. She harbors no ill will toward us, so why concoct such stories? Even if William was distraught, surely he could sense the


    Jennie’s sobs paused as she absorbed his words, only to return with greater intensity. “William don’t you trust me? How could you think I’d do such a thi


    husband wouldn’t stop harassing me. I went out to clear my head and stumbled upon a beautiful dress I thought you’d like,” she exined, her voiced


    William, suddenly alert, questioned. “Your ex–


    husband contacted you again? Why didn’t you tell me?” The memory of Jennie’s past, marred by hints of domestic turmoil when he first met her, shed


    As he looked at Jennie’s tear–streaked face, William’s heart was heavy with guilt and remorse.


    “I’ve already been a burden, causing strife between you and your wife because of my issues. I don’t want to add more stress. What if we’re seen togeth


    Furrowing his brow, William fumbled with his phone, searching for a number he hadn’t dialed in far too long. Has it really been that long since


    thest called me? he wondered as he finally found her contact. He failed to realize that he hadn’t called for a long time either.


    The phone rang longer than he anticipated, adding to his agitation. When Jessica finally answered, the sound of her retching and dry heaving echoed th


    Chalking it up to background noise, William demanded, his patience wearing thin, “Why did it. take so long for you to pick up?”


    After a tense pause, Jessica’s raspy voice filled the silence, “What? Are you calling to reassure me that your night was spent innocently?”


    William was momentarily taken aback, the reality of their unresolved issues suddenly pressing. Flustered, he responded sharply, “Enough! How many


    times must I exin myself about that night? I don’t have time for this now. Tell me, do you know Isabe?”


    Jessica hesitated; she did know Isabe. “After Evian brought me back to the hospital that day. I inquired about her. Evian told me she’s her sister–


    inw, also participating in the program.”


    William felt a surge of vindication. “Just as I thought, you do know her!”


    Jessica, confused by the implications, responded defensively, “So what?”


    Jennie, overhearing the exchange, felt a mixture of relief and frustration. She had been right; they did know each other and had targeted her deliberately


    William’s frustration boiled over. “Jessica, did myst warning fall on deaf ears? You… You’re


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    Jessica, taken aback, retorted, “What are you talking about?”


    “The dress!” William exploded.


    “Oh, you knew? Even knowing that, you still…” Jessica’s voice trailed off.


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    William’s voice hardened, “Jessica, if this happens again, we’re getting a divorce. I can’t deal with this anymore.”


    Once again, he ended the call abruptly, leaving Jessica staring nkly at her phone, overwhelmed and nauseous, unable to make sense of the swift and