Rebirth of a Flopped Actress: Career First, Love Second (My Billionaire Son)

Chapter 155 How Dare She?

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Olivia turned to Amelia, her eyes brimming with mockery. “You all call me greedy for money. Sure, I am But have you ever scavenged for food in filthy dumpsides? Have you ever been forced to chug twelve boules of beer just to pay your rent? Have you ever worked as a waitress, been harassed by customers, and then had your manager force you to apologize to those “mbags?”

“Do you know what it feels like to hand out flyers in a heavy mascot costume under thirty–something- degree heat, only to be shoved, beaten, and fined by your employer because the costume got dirty? You don’t. You know nothing. You came to this big city and immediately found someone to guide and care for you despite your ignorance. But me? If I didn’t save myself, who would save me? I just wanted to survive. to live like a human being, with dignity. What did I do wrong?”

Olivia was smiling, yet it felt as if she was crying. “So, you, favored by fortune, what right do you have to judge someone living in hell?”

Amelia watched Olivia’s performance, startled.

These lines were clearly written as Penelope’s enraged outburst after being exposed.

But Olivia delivered them in a calm, almost storytelling tone.

The despair of a broken heart and the feeling of self–abandonment completely transformed the essence of

the lines.

It was Amelia’s first time acting opposite Olivia, and she had never known Olivia’s acting skills could be this good.

That was good enough to unsettle her.

At that moment, she felt as if she truly understood what Chris meant when he said Olivia’s presence utterly overwhelmed him.

“Why didn’t you tell me? I could have helped you,” Amelia steadied herself, striving to give her best performance.

on

took away my lifeline and then blamed me for not telling you in advance? You’re

Olivia raised her

where Penelope

Olivia wouldn’t dare truly slap her and had already prepared herself for Jos

the crisp sound of a slap rang out as Olivia’s hand struck Amelia’s face hard.

Smack!

to the side from the force of

and Amelia was

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fiery pain on her face was all too

never imagined Olivia would actually

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onto the scene. He shoved Olivia aside and protectively wrapped

Everything that happened to you was your own doing! Don’t blame anyone else! I’ve never loved you!”

who was supposed to be Penelope’s only lifeline, suddenly smiled.

left Chris completely

I supposed to do

Jos exclaimed, exasperated.

stellar performance was completely ruined

cheek. “Olivia went way too far! Look