Chapter 9

Claire’s involvement didn’t go unnoticed.

The paparazzi released photos and videos showing her intimacy with Alexander. Though she tried explaining her ongoing divorce from James, Alexander’s married status was undeniable.

Internet sleuths traced the production company backing her, revealing Alexander as her secret benefactor. Her ambiguous response only confirmed both her infidelity and home wrecking

While the studio and Alexander concealed the accident’s truth, my fan base noticed my unusual absence. They began speculating that Alexander had harmed me for Claire’s sake, genuinely fearing for my safety.

The public had already uncovered Claire’s connection as my sister. Now they discovered she’d stolen not one, but two men from her own sister. Even those normally indifferent to celebrity drama were outraged at such cruelty.

When this news broke, I was deep in rehearsals at a remote location with the legendary Oscar–winning director Thomas Grey. His new film “Twilight’s Edge” was shrouded in secrecy due to its controversial subject matter.

director–every actor’s dream collaboration. His films

dominated international awards.

actors must live as their characters, cutting off outside contact

avoiding public appearances.

would be challenging. For

I accepted without hesitation.

a break, my assistant whispered, “Alexander’s not doing

smiled wryly. “Of course he’s playing the grieving husband. Otherwise, he’d look

believe you died in the explosion. He’s still searching everywhere. With the Claire scandal, the board’s

deceived me for seven years.

Alexander’s pulled all her funding. She

mine. But she needs talent to keep

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