Chapter 44
Winona’s plans had been for nothing, as Quiana had dodged every attempt to trip her up. Winona, usually so composed, looked like she’d been hit with a bucket of cold water, her eyes flashing with a jealousy she couldn’t quite hide.
When Winona’s 1
Temper flared, her assistant Jill, seemed to be the one who suffered the most, holding her breath and trying to stay quiet
As the focus shifted to Winona and Evelyn’s scene, Quiana slipped away to a chair, put on her sunglasses, and emanated an air of “don’t bother me”
Alina approached, clearly impressed by Quiana’s performance. She handed her a bottle of water and fixed ber makeup, her smile fall of flattery. “You really showed them,” she said, her voice dripping with admiration.
Quiana raised an eyebrow, a cocky grin on her face. “You didn’t think I was kidding about making us all big stars, did you?” she asked, her tone playful
“Not at all” Alina replied, massaging Quiana’s shoulders. “I know you’re going to be huge!
Quiana was about to respond when her phone buzzed with a notification. It was a friend request from someone named “Julias“, a name that made her wonder if this was the Julius she knew.
She shrugged and hit accept, then texted back with a simple question merk
Julius: It’s me, Julius]
Quiana raised an eyebrow. Figures, she said to herself. “Great, now he’s got my private number. How’d that happen?
Before she could dwell on it, another message popped up from Julius [Hugo wanted me to tell you he didn’t go down without a fight.]
Quiana shook her head. “That little brat,” she muttered, stepping away to call Hugo. “Did I let you off the hook too many times Made you forget
who’s boss?”
Hugo, clearly caught off guard by Julius’s betrayal, stammered out a laugh. “The deal was just too sweet..
Quiana chuckled dryly. “What’s the use of a sports car if you can’t even drive?”
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Hugo paused, and then his voice dropped. “Oh, man, I was so blinded by the cash: I forgot I’m just a kid. I guess I’m not getting the best end of this deal”
Quiana’s tone turned playful but firm. “If you were here, I’d make you regret it!”
“You need to be softer, more genuine… No, that sounds too stiff. You have to show that kindness, you know?” John’s voice was filled with frustration.
“Cut!” be snapped, the word echoing through the set.
Winora and Evel
were fruggling with a simple scene in the conference room, and after five takes, they still hadn’t gotten it right. John was starting to lose his cool “Quiana nailed it in one take. Winona, what’s going on with you today?
Winona was already stressed, and Evelyn’s presence was a constant reminder of the rough scene with Quia earlier. She just couldn’t find her
Now, with John throwing Quiana in her face in front of everyone, Winona felt her face heat up with a mix of humiliation and rage. In her eyes. Quiana was not worthy of being her rival.
But Winona’s public image was all about being pure and kind. She took a deep breath, biting back her frustration as she spoke to John, “My bad. John. I’m just not feeling it today… How about we switch to scene forty!”
Given her high–profile status, even dealing with someone like Keith was a big deal. John took a deep breath, his brow furrowing. “Fine, let’s hit scene forty Guys, let’s get the set ready for the change”
Winona ducked behind the scenes to touch up her makeup and change. With the cameras off, her smile faded, replaced by a stern look. “You got the goods on Quiana? The stories, the social media slam?”
Yuh gave a nod, but her expression was tense. “We’re ready, but Quiana’s engaged to that big shot. If things go south..
Things won’t go south, Quiana said, her voice sharp. Julius might have a reputation, but he’s on the decline. And who is he to judge Quiana! She’s got more character than he’ll ever have”
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