Chapter 1992


    Chapter 1992


    The director remained silent, not even calling “cut.”


    ra had been through hell and high water tond this role and, with no other choice, she gritted her


    teeth and continued her performance, “You dare call me a bitch? You’re the bitch! Dante and I have the


    real deal!”


    As she spat out the words, ra lunged at the leadingdy, grappling with her in a dramatic tussle.


    “Cut!” the director suddenly announced.


    ra was about to strike back at the lead when Ivy sent a discreet signal to the director, prompting the


    timely cut.


    Immediately, ra ceased her movements, straightened up, and fixed her clothes and hair before


    excitedly rushing over to the director, “How was that for a performance, huh? I can take on this role,


    right?”


    The director, having fulfilled his purpose, showed no interest in further discussion and turned to leave.


    ra’s heart sank at his silence. After enduring ps and insults for this audition, she couldn’t let him


    walk away just like that, “What’s this about? I did everything you asked-fought, screamed, and you say


    nothing? Can I have the role or not?”


    The director, with a look of disdain, withdrew his hand, “It’s not up to me. You’ll have to check with our


    big boss!”


    “The big boss? The investor?” ra’s eyes lit up at the mention. “Then call them in, I’ll talk to him


    directly.”


    She knew well that if she could charm the investor, who surely had more than this one project, it could


    pave the way for a smooth sailing career with multiple roles.


    With a tilt of his chin, the director signaled his assistant to invite Ivy out of the observation room.


    ra was surprised but a big part of her felt sick as Ivy showed up again, “Why are you still here? Still


    haven’t given up onpeting with me for the role? Save your dreams. I’m about to meet the investor


    for the show so I’ve practically got it in the bag!”


    Ivy looked at her serenely, “Haven’t you heard? I’m the boss.”


    ra was stunned, her face a mix of disbelief and amusement, “You? An investor? Don’t make me


    laugh, Ivy! Weren’t you just groveling to the director’s assistant to beat me for the part? Stop pretending


    please!”


    “I’m not the investor. I’m the boss,” Ivy corrected as she gestured to the crew. “Thanks for your hard


    work, everyone. You can collect your pay from ounting.”


    As Ivy finished, everyone bowed respectfully and began packing up their gear, quickly vacating the


    premises.


    Now alone with Ivy, ra was forced to confront the truth of Ivy’s words.


    “What… What’s going on? Did you really invest in this show, Ivy?”


    The irony was that ra still didn’t doubt the existence of the show; she’d rather believe Ivy invested in


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