The Road to Rebirth Her Fresh Start and His Late Sorrow by Helena R. Bates

Chapter 81

Nancy casually lifted her head, only to lock eyes with the approaching figure of pure beauty.

It was Susan, one of her so-called rivals.

The animosity in Susan's gaze was unmistakable, but Nancy remained cold and collected. "If you can be here, why can't I?"

A year had passed since they last met. Susan, even more stunning and mature, could only harbor jealousy.

"Since you've left the scene, do you think it's still your era?" Susan sneered.

"We'll see about that soon," Nancy replied, her tone light.

Susan's face twisted in anger. "You!"

"What about me? Maybe you should focus on your skills instead of worrying about Lena's. Or is it that you have a crush on Lena?" Lenard interjected sharply.

Laughter erupted around them.

sting of their words, especially with Lenard defending Lena,

there's something you're right about. Soon, you'll see

she stormed off as if she were the

Lenard couldn't hide his disdain. "Nutcase, she

"Don't worry, Nancy. Susan's got nothing on you.

turned complicated; Susan's confident vibe made her a

another man approached Lenard. "Lenard, it's been a while. Do you

him, "Go ahead.

quipped, "Just stay put, Nancy. I'll be right

all eyes turned to her. From the exchange between Susan and Nancy, it was clear to most that Nancy was

what did it really matter? Lena's Studio had taken a hit since Nancy stepped back a year ago, barely hanging on to its top-tier status. If things didn't change soon, they were facing the real risk of fading into obscurity and

the dessert table, reaching for a piece of candy. That was when

"Mr. Sandro has arrived."

Mr. Sandro outshines models in looks.

her gaze meeting Baldrick's.