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Chloe was ruthless. She was publicly
threatening Ethan, jeopardizing his investment. No ordinary actress would have such audacity. Unless… she had someone backing her.
During the break, I headed to the restroom.
Robert waved me over. Ethan’s secret was out. It was only a matter of time before our
relationship was revealed. I walked towards him. Chloe intercepted me, pulling Robert into a secluded corner.
“Get rid of Vivian and Ethan!” Her tone was
imperious. I froze, my heart pounding. I had to give Robert a chance to explain. I turned to leave.
“Did you hear me! If you don’t do as I say, I’ll
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tell my father to buy your pathetic little
company and ruin you!” Wait… what? Her
father? So. it wasn’t Robert? Someone else was
pulling the strings! I felt a wave of relief,
followed by confusion. Who was it? Ray
Entertainment wasn’t a major player. Robert
hadn’t invested much in it. Who could ruin him?
I couldn’t think of anyone.
“I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed, Ms. Miller.”
Robert stepped out of the shadows, his arm
around my waist. Chloe gasped, then her face
contorted in rage. “Vivian! You’re like a bad
penny! So you and Ethan teamed up to make a
fool of me, and now you’re with Mr. Thompson?
Trying to steal my spotlight?” She laughed, a
harsh, brittle sound. “I thought you were
smarter than this. You traded a diamond for a
pebble.” “Mr. Thompson only has that tiny Ray
Entertainment. My father owns Stellar!” “But
this does make things easier. I’ll destroy all
three of you at once!‘
Chloe’s words confirmed my suspicions Simon
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Chloe’s words confirmed my suspicions. Simon. Chloe was his illegitimate daughter.
