But that didn’t mean I’d tolerate being taken
advantage of. Some people never learn their
lesson unless they’re punished.
<
Soon, others who had been bullied by Sarah on.
other sets and had been too afraid to speak up
started sharing their stories and evidence.
Jason’s name was trending again. People had
been afraid to speak out against Sarah largely
because they were afraid of Jason.
“Unfollowing Jason. He’s disgusting.”
“I want to slap Jason and ask him what he was
thinking! Why not focus on his career and his
relationship?”
“They deserve each other, Jason and Sarah.”
“Looking back at the wrap party video now, it’s
so gross. Amy must have been so
uncomfortable.”
“I owe Amy an apology.”
“Me too.”
11:04
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The internet was on fire. Even the Film Festival
committee issued a statement: “…The entire
selection process was completely fair and
transparent. Regarding certain actors.
insinuating that the awards were rigged, we are
considering legal action to protect our
reputation…”
Then the comments shifted to a mix of
excitement and complaints:
“Too much drama! I can’t keep up! I don’t even
want to sleep tonight!”
“If Sarah put as much effort into her acting as
she did into those interviews and fake
relationships, she might actually win some real
awards, lol.”
cal
“She had the nerve to say Amy’s award was rigged. The girl’s a Sterling heiress and married
to a Lancaster. Acting is her hobby. If she
((+
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11:04
wanted to rig something, she could be
president of the world. Why bother with a
supporting actress award?”
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“Explainer thread: How rich and powerful are
the Sterling and Lancaster families…?”
“TL;DR: Sarah and Jason aren’t even fit to lick
Amy’s boots.”
When we arrived at our apartment in Seattle,
Alex parked and checked his phone. “Well
done,” he said softly, raising an eyebrow. “Better than I expected.”
“Well, I’ve learned a thing or two from you,” I
said with a smile. I wasn’t a bully, but I wasn’t a pushover either. I’d simply presented the facts to the public. People could judge for
themselves. Public opinion is a powerful force.
Alas, shralled mahuellas Lia
<
11:04
Alex chuckled, unbuckling his seatbelt and
turning to me. “Mrs. Lancaster,” his eyes
sparkling, “congratulations on your well-
deserved award.”
I slept well that night. I had to go to X
Entertainment the next day.
At 9:00 a.m., I arrived at the company with my
assistant. From a distance, I could hear Sarah
yelling.
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“I’ve done so much for this company! Most of
you at X Entertainment are here because of me!
Now that there’s trouble, you abandon me? Do
you have any conscience?”
Someone muttered, “That’s because you ran
your mouth in that interview…”
“What did you say?!” Sarah shrieked. “I want to
see the owner! Where is he? Why hasn’t he
been here for days?”
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11:04
I walked into the office.
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“What do you mean, new owner? Explain.
yourself…” Sarah trailed off. Her assistant, who
was trying to calm her down, saw me and
rushed over.
“Good morning, Ms. Sterling.”
I nodded. “Why all the commotion?”
The assistant wiped his brow. “Nothing serious.
We’ll take care of it.”
I looked up, meeting Sarah’s pale, disbelieving
gaze.
