Chapter 99

Solia wasn’t Madelyn’s only so–called marketing best friend, but Madelyn kept that circle tight. Any scandal involving one of them spelled trouble for her.

“Can’t we just squash this?” she asked Lily in a low voice. “Doesn’t the agency know about this

mess?”

Sofia’s managed to tick off all the actors on set,” Lily replied, distressed.

“If she had kept a low profile, someone might have stood up for her, but the company’s sentiment is souring. They might cut her loose,”

“Cut her loose?” Madelyn was shocked, her voice tinged with disbelief. “Sofia’s landed more roles than anyone else at Global Entertainment Group these past two years! How could they drop one of the most dedicated actors with a solid fan base?”

“Madelyn, times change,” Lily sighed. “Think about it. Sofia’s 32. The roles she can play are narrowing. In a few years, she’ll be up for some old roles while these new starlets, barely 25. are rising. Audiences are fickle with their affections.”

The more Madelyn heard the angrier she got. “Even so, I can’t just abandon Sofia!”

“Have you lost your mind? If you defend Sofia now, you’ll be the bad guy both ways! The

Stand with her, and you’re just as bad

young. Think about

is to

Lily was right deep down but couldn’t

that, she ended the call with Lily and dialed Brian immediately. The

realized Brian had rejected her call. She tried again, only to

is in a meeting and can’t take calls. Anything you need,

he know about Sofia’s situation?] Madelyn texted

minutes before Reid

[Global Entertainment Group’s stance is clear. They’re sacrificing a pawn to save a king. Sofia’s no longer valuable to them. Mr. Howard respects their

Sofia’s my best friend. Her trouble is my trouble!) she shot back

quiet. That’s the best you can do.] That was Reid’s swift final reply before he went

Chapter 99

Madelyn understood she was nothing without

seriously? She

in the living room, engrossed in his cartoons. The volume was loud. grating on Madelyn’s already

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