Chapter 59

Even Madelyn and her agent could hear the gap in talent. Madelyn simply couldn’t hold at candle to Annika.

After a long silence, the agent sheepishly turned off the music and made a feeble attempt to save face. “She can’t even do a proper riff, sounds so raw and untrained. I can’t fathom what those online fans see in her.”

“Yeah, it does sound pretty raw,” Natalie chimed in with a smile to ease the tension. “No need to get worked up over a cover artist. Maybe they’re just doing it for fun.”

Madelyn’s expression soured even more at Natalie’s words.

Someone casually outperforming her, a professional, was a sharp slap in the face.

The agent wanted to keep talking, but Madelyn cut her off, “Lily, could you step out for a bit? I need a moment alone with Natalie.”

She had to stop Lily before she embarrassed her further. Compared to Rosie, this new agent. Lily, was hopelessly inept!

Natalie’s makeup was nearly done. When Madelyn’s people left, Natalie turned to her makeup artists and said, “Go check out how Rosie’s doing with the wardrobe selections.”

Madelyn and Natalie remained in the room. Madelyn sat in silence for a moment, then rose and pulled a slim pack of cigarettes from her

she glanced back at

Natalie

at the tiny ember

nearly finished did she turn back to Natalie.

the same that I’d never return in this

ties with everyone, act like you didn’t know us?” Madelyn curled her

few seconds, and then said, “My grandpa is not doing well. I’m back for

you sign with Gavin?”

sharp and getting

a one–off contract for a movie,” Natalie

Madelyn fell

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