As a token of appreciation, she handed over ten precious pills in return for a simple car ride. The gesture was beyond extravagant.

Of course, Sidney wasn’t naive. The medicine, though given to him as a form of gratitude, was essentially a safeguard for Richard.

If one day Richard was to be poisoned or replace himself in another perilous situation, this medicine could pull him back from the brink.

She had claimed to cut ties with Richard, to leave his world entirely. Yet, before stepping away, she had already accounted for this possibility. It was a thoughtful move.

Sidney carefully stored the porcelain bottle, taking a deep breath to calm his racing heart. After a while, he pressed down on the gas and drove off.

He didn’t notice Melody emerging from a store across the street, seated in her wheelchair after finishing her purchase.

She gazed at the car disappearing into the distance, her eyes trailing to where Tiffany had vanished. She smiled, laced with an indecipherable meaning.

A female student approached her, asking, “Melody, are you done with your shopping?”

Melody replied, “Yes.”

The female student said, “Let’s head back.”

As she pushed Melody’s wheelchair forward, the female student asked curiously, “Wh seemed really focused.”

were

Melody smiled lightly, replying offhandedly, “Oh, nothing. Just watching a stray cat struggle.”

you looking at just now? You

“Okay.” The female student didn’t think much of it and continued pushing Melody back to school and into the classroom, where the atmosphere remained unchanged.

The recent drama surrounding the script had been resolved, thanks to Kenneth’s intervention.

StarRise Entertainment issued a statement explaining the incident as a mere misunderstanding, emphasizing there was nothing to it. They even expressed their admiration for Melody’s talents and hinted at possible future collaborations.

With this explanation, the accusations of plagiarism fell apart, and everyone moved on.

Kenneth also sweetened the deal by sending an abundance of desserts to the school, ensuring every student received something.

The gesture was a thank-you to everyone on behalf of Melody. With Kenneth involved, no one could say

Of course, the class responded positively, and the sense of unity was restored.

The only ones who didn’t take the desserts were Zoe and Ged. They couldn’t stand it.

otherwise.

*****

After returning to school, Tiffany took the day off, retreating to her apartment where she spent the entire day sleeping soundly.

By the end of the day, she felt refreshed, and even her wounds had healed at an impressive rate.

She realized the big revelation would come out that night, and after some thought, she decided to visit Abbie.

Since the upcoming scandal involved her, Abbie needed to be prepared.

Tiffany headed straight for the film set, where Abbie was scheduled to film an emotional scene with the male lead that evening.

However, perhaps due to some internal resistance, Abbie couldnt get the scene right. After more than a dozen retakes,

filming. Oliver was at a loss. The entire crew was also exhausted from a long da

of

Raising his hand in a gesture of dismissal, Oliver called it a night. He said, “Go home. Find the right mood, and we’ll continue this scene tomorrow.”

“Okay.” Abbie nodded, giving her co-star an apologetic smile.

When she returned to her car to change and wrap up for the night, she was surprised to replace someone lounging casually in the seat.

She was pleasantly surprised. “Ms. Kelley, why are you here?”

Tiffany yawned lazily and waved her off. “I’ve told you, no need to call me ‘Ms. Kelley! Just use my name.”

Abbie, who had won a best actress award at 20, had experienced fame and years of obscurity afterward. Now, at 27, she was nine years older than Tiffany.

Abbie smiled, and her usually aloof expression transformed into a breathtaking display of icy beauty.

“Alright, I’ll call you Tiffany,” she said, her tone more affectionate now, enjoying the newfound closeness.

Tiffany nodded, then added, “Let’s grab some food.”

After a whole day without a single bite, she was so hungry that she felt utterly drained. She slumped in her seat with no desire to move.

Nevaeh promptly instructed the driver to head to a restaurant.

Before drawing the curtain to change out of her costume, Abbie reached into her bag and pulled out a chocolate bar, offering it to Tiffany. “Try this. It tastes pretty good

Tiffany took it, unwrapped the packaging, and started eating. The flavor was rich, indulgent, and not too sweet. It was pretty good.

Halfway through the snack, Tiffany couldn’t help but ask, “Aren’t actors supposed to watch their figures? And yet, you’re eating this?”

Now that Abbie no longer treated Tiffany like a boss, the tension had lifted. She spoke with the ease of an older sister, her demeanor warm and familiar.

“Do I look like someone who makes a living off my looks?” Abbie asked with a grin.

Tiffany took her time studying her.

With flawless skin, striking features, and a face that seemed tailor-made for the screen, Abbie was effortlessly beautiful. There was an alluring frostiness about her, a cold elegance that made her stand out.

“Absolutely,” Tiffany responded, nodding.

Abbie replied, “Then I guess I’m one of those actresses who could coast on looks but insists on proving my acting chops instead?”

“Exactly.” Abbie was joking, and Tiffany played along.

Abbie couldn’t help but laugh.

If she hadn’t made those wrong decisions back then, she wouldn’t have ended up being despised and cast out.

She felt down for a moment. But as she pondered it, she realized how lucky she was to have bounced back from the brink, and that gave her comfort.

Shaking off the melancholy, Abbie looked at Tiffany for a long moment before sincerely saying, “Tiffany, if you ever joined the show business, I swear, just your face alone would make you a sensation.”

She couldn’t deny it. Tiffany had a mesmerizing beauty unlike any other, something no one could replicate.

There was an effortless grace about Tiffany, a natural aura that drew people in. Her eyes, luminous like a starry night, had a quiet but undeniable allure.

With that stunning beauty, calling her captivating was an understatement. She was a living work of art.

Tiffany chuckled lazily at the comment, quipping, “Are we just showering each other with compliments?”

Abbie burst out laughing without caring about her image.

As Tiffany nibbled on her chocolate bar, she reminded, “We’re almost there. Hurry up and change.”

They had been chatting for so long that Abbie had forgotten about her costume.

“Right,” Abbie said, finally pulling the curtain closed to get changed.

By the time she finished, the car had already stopped.

“Let’s go eat,” Tiffany said, stepping out of the car and leading the way into the restaurant.

Just as they were about to head inside, they crossed paths with a couple walking out, arm in arm.

It was an unlucky encounter because that couple was none other than Freddie and Milly.

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