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The gossip around them was getting louder. The two minor actresses who were waiting to see a joke had their smiles frozen.
They quickly shrank back to their seats in the back, too scared to say anything.
Carmen was grinding her teeth.
She rushed forward, hoping to say something to make things right, but Rex turned and looked at her. His unbelievably handsome face made her heart skip a beat.
“What did you just say?” Rex asked.
Carmen was taken aback, so nervous that she swallowed hard. “I didn’t say anything…”
“Oh, it’s not important. Go sit in the back. I need to sit next to my sister.” In front of so many people, Rex didn’t care about embarrassing Carmen at all.
He simply plopped down right in her seat.
Propping hfs chin on one hand, he stared unblinkingly at his sister.
His sister was so beautiful in his
eyes.
Ophelia turned her head, feeling like Rex was about to lean in too close.
She glanced at Carmen, who was still standing. “Isn’t this a bit much?”
“I had the organizers set her up with a spot. You can sit anywhere in the back row,” Rex replied casually.
Carmen’s perfect makeup was almost twisted with anger. She stood off to the side, clutching her skirt so tightly that her nails dug into her skin without her noticing.
The seats around were gradually filling up. Kevin came over and sat down, leaving two empty seats in between.
Thomas led Sharon over, with cameras all around them
Seeing Sharon, Carmen’s anger burned even more. Watching how popular Sharon was, a sinister look flashed in her eyes.
“Elia.” Sharon let go of Thomas’s arm and happily went over to greet Ophelia.
Suddenly, a foot stuck out from under a dress.
Sharon didn’t notice the foot at all and stumbled forward, unable to react in time.
“Watch out!” Thomas attempted to reach out to catch her, but his hands only caught air.
Ophelia immediately stood up as a cushion to catch Sharon before she hit the ground.
and rushed over, acti
Sharon instinctively protected her stomach as she crashed heavily onto Ophelia.
Ophelia landed on her back, with a shock running through her chest, and her face turned pale with pain.
Thomas and Rex quickly stepped forward, helping the two off the ground.
“Are you okay? Do you feel any discomfort?” Thomas‘ face was even paler than Sharon’s, with his voice trembling with
concern.
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Sharon shook her head and immediately went to check on Elia Elia, are you okay?”
“I’m fine.” Her eyes fell on Carmen:
Seeing his sister had been wronged, Rex immediately got defensive, glaring at Carmen. “What the heck is your probleme You think you can pick on my people and get away with it? You’re asking for trouble.”
A fight broke out at the film festival.
People in the back rows craned their necks to see what was happening.
Carmen just wanted Sharon to trip and embarrass herself, making the news the next day, but she never expected Rex‘ sister to step in and help.
“I–1 didn’t mean it. I really didn’t mean it,” she said.
“Do you think I’m blind? You didn’t mean it? You practically have on purpose‘ written on your face.” Rex was furious, practically brimming with anger, and if she hadn’t been a woman, he would’ve already thrown a punch.
‘I really didn’t mean it. She tried to help, and what’s that got to do with me? I just wanted Sharon to make a fool of herself, so why did she interfere?‘ Carmen thought. ‘You’re insane.’
Carmen glanced sideways at the people next to her, not daring to voice her complaints.
At that moment, Carmen’s agent hurried over to break things up not wanting her to suffer. As he approached, he saw Ophelia.
He thought, ‘Isn’t that the boss?‘
“Boss,” he said.
Carmen was completely shocked, glancing at Fred and then at Ophelia, unable to come to her senses for a long time.
Suddenly, something connected in her mind as she thought about her relationship with Rex. Rex, being a privileged kid, had signed a contract with SN Entertainment, and now she finally got it. But it was too late.
“Fred, what did you say? This is…” Carmen said.
This was their boss.
Ophelia frowned slightly, nodding to the agent Fred. She never cared about what others thought of her, even if they were rude, but…
She would not allow the people around her to be bullied.
If she hadn’t acted as a cushion for Sharon just now, the fall would have been much harsher.
Sharon was pregnant. Ophelia couldn’t stand the incident.
“Terminate the contract,” she said.
Hearing these words, Carmen felt a deep regret for her actions.
Fred looked at his boss. Having spent so much time in the entertainment circle, he could easily read the situation. “Don’t worry, Boss. I’ll have the termination contract prepared.”
“Alright,” Ophelia replied calmly.
The incident quickly spread online, and someone even took pictures of Carmen intentionally trying to trip Sharon. The title
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of “Queen of Actrendy’t even been awarded for people already siding with stron
Some people even dug up stories of Carmen’s par des behavior
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Terminating the contract on sferegring it with SN Entertaiment only hurt her future career prospects
She brought this on herself.
This small incident didn’t stop the film festival from starting asedated
The award presenters on age were James and a veteran actreeshe had collaborated with before, and both of them were held in high esteem in the entertainment industry
The initial awards were minor, leading up to the competition for Best Actress and Best Actor
“Nominated for Best Actress at this year’s Dellanex Internations Film Festival are Fuller Justin, the leading lady from North and South, Carmen Stosur, the leading lady from Forgiveness, and Sharon Campbell, the leading lady from On a Snowy Day
Clips from the three movies started playing on the big screen.
Sharon nervously swallowed, placing her hands on her lap. She wore a shimmering champagne strapless evening gown, with her hair elegantly tied back.
While she nervously rubbed her thighs, Ophelia and Thomas, sitting beside her, each took one of her hands.
Don’t be nervous,” they both said in unison.
Sharon took a deep breath, glanced at Ophelia, and nodded at her.
Thomas thought, ‘As expected, wherever Ophelia is, there’s no place for me.
“And the Best Actress of this year’s Dellanex International Film Festival is… Sharon Campbell from ‘On a Snowy Day.
As the announcement ended, the camera zoomed in on Sharon’s face.
Sharon took a deep breath, with excitement in her eyes as she looked at Ophelia. She lifted the hem of her dress and walked past the girl.
Ophelia’s gaze followed her closely.
Watching her stand on the dazzling stage, Ophelia felt incredibly comforted.
Sharon stood at the front of the stage with a trophy in hand, with tears filling her eyes.
“Sharon, is there anything you’d like to say?”
Sharon started with some formal words, and then looked down at Ophelia. Her eyes became moist again, sparkling under the stage lights.
The person who was once always grumpy now smiled like a carefree child.
Scenes from the past flashed through her mind.
They first met at the design competition, supporting one another all the way.
If she hadn’t met Elia, she wouldn’t be here today.
“Today, I’m standing here to especially thank someone who came into my world like a beam of light, brightening the
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otherwise gloomy first part of my life,” Sharon said.
As she spoke, the camera focused on Thomas, who couldn’t help but sit up straight.
“Without her, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Thank you, Elia,” she continued.
It was Elia, not Thomas,
Thomas knew exactly who she was thanking and subtly raised an eyebrow.
Ophelia heard it clearly too.
However, the people on and off the stage assumed she was thanking Thomas.
After the award ceremony concluded, there was a closing event where all nominated and winning actors and actresses gathered on stage for a group photo.
Watching Sharon shine on stage alongside Thomas, James, and Rex.
They all stood on the brilliantly lit stage, with their smiles beaming.
Ophelia’s lips turned up into a smile along with theirs.
“Kevin, I’m heading out now,” Ophelia said.
“Elia…” Kevin called to her, with his eyes behind dark lenses fixed on the girl’s eyes. “Elia, No matter what you do, I’m here for you. I will support you unconditionally.”
“Alright, thanks, Kevin. Just remember what I said,” Ophelia kept smiling, though her eyes seemed to say a silent goodbye.
To the pleasant tune of music, Ophelia walked away from the event.
By the time she returned to Rosewood Manor, it was already eleven, an hour later than expected.
As soon as she stepped inside, she saw a tall figure sitting on the sofa playing video games with his long fingers wrapped around the game controller.
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