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 we

—

no, make that

for the offer, but

was quick and decisive, and

by her firm rejection. Becoming a top star is a huge

Lizetta’s refusal was genuine, not just playing

both personality and conviction. A flash of admiration and regret crossed

up to give Lizetta her business card before she got into

13:12

if you change your

her foot in frustration. She went back

set and returned to Oakridge Heights.

were two jars of plum wine left at Oakridge Heights –

and now, at just past four in the afternoon, it was event less likely

villa to find it eerily quiet. She headed straight for the liquor cabinet but instead of finding her wine, she found only

who always picky about everything, might have decided the two jars of wine weren’t presentable, and had Edith stow them away in the storeroom. So, Lizetta went to the storeroom, searched through the boxes and cabinets, and indeed found the wine hidden in

jars, her dress caught on something, and

tear.

tear was significant enough to reveal her thigh

other choice, she went upstairs

a pair of jeans.

changing room, and

over to take off her dress, halfway through, a man’s deep voice

are you doing?”

tripping over her half–pulled–down dress

eyes