Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 112

The production crew was abuzz with gossip. She knew that everyone was poking fun at her, saying that she was getting totally outshone by her dance double–from her temperament and looks to her physique.

She was already seething with anger, and the director’s words just added fuel to the fire.

Boiling with rage, she set out to confront Lizetta but was stopped by her agent.

“What the heck are you doing?!”

“Miranda! That little dance double is getting ahead of herself!”

*The director is a pragmatist and hates it when actors cause trouble on set. If you want to keep filming, you’d better play nice!”

Reprimanded by her agent, Lulu nodded with red eyes, holding in her anger.

Miranda tried to soothe her, “She dances well, but when the movie hits the big screen, you’re the one who’ll benefit. Don’t be so short–sighted!”

With that, Miranda walked away.

She chased after Lizetta, who was leaving the studio, and stopped her.

“I’m Miranda, the agent for the second female lead. You’ve worked hard today, and you did great. Here, take this token of appreciation.”

Lizetta had heard from Yolanda that it was common for stand–ins who did a good job to receive money from actors and directors. Since the director’s assistant had already given her one, she didn’t hesitate to thank Miranda and accept another from her.

As she turned to leave, Miranda spoke up again.

“Would you consider signing an agency contract with me to become a formal actress?

You’ve got the looks and the talent. I guarantee that within three years

you a top star. Shall

—

no, make that

“Thanks for the offer, but my ambitions lie

quick and decisive, and she walked

was surprised by her firm rejection. Becoming a top star is a huge temptation- don’t dance stand–ins dream of stepping into

that Lizetta’s refusal was genuine,

with both personality and conviction. A flash of

to give Lizetta her business card before

13:12

you change

She went back to the set and

set and returned to

left at Oakridge Heights –

and now, at just past four in

eerily quiet. She headed straight for the liquor cabinet

presentable, and had Edith stow them away in the storeroom. So, Lizetta went

climbed out with the jars, her dress caught on something, and

tear.

and the tear was significant enough to reveal

went upstairs to her bedroom, entered th

pair

changing room, and

halfway

you

her half–pulled–down dress and lurching

eyes shut