Heartstrings on Fire Novel Full Episode
Chapter 361-370

Chapter 361

Agnes quickly helped Mamie up. “Farrell, I got this, I’ll take Mamie to the lounge.”

Farrell tried to stop her, reaching for Mamie’s hand.

But dodged Farrell’s attempt unexpectedly.

Even if she might tick off the big boss, Agnes wasn’t going to back down. She had promised Ivan, so she would ensure Mamie was safe tonight, come hell or high

water

Agnes was about to leave the private room with Mamie, and Farrell smirked slyly

As Agnes was leaving, she grabbed her water bottle.

Beatrice was thrilled to see her take the water bottle She knew Agnes was going to see van, and it was gonna be a hell of a show. Even if Agnes didn’t meet Ivan tonight, it might stir up a bigger scandal. She was getting all kinds of excited for this.

As soon as Agnes left, Beatrice followed suit.

The Lavender Restaurant had a VIP lounge. Agnes took Mamic there.

Mamie was really hammered. And when she got drunk, she became a handful. If Agnes took her eyes off of her for a second, she started to run wild.

Agnes was so stressed she could pull her hair out. She had no choice but to call Ivan, asking when he would arrive. Ivan said he would be there shortly, which eased Agnes a bit.

Mamie finally ran out of steam and laid quietly on the sofa.

Agnes walked over with her water bottle. It was filled with lemonade, a good hangover cure. She poured some for Mamie. Now all she had to do was wait for Ivan. Soon, Mamie began to complain about the heat and started to shed her clothes. To Agnes, it felt like handling a tantrum prone toddler, she was nearing her breaking point. Just when she thought she couldn’t handle it any longer, Ivan made his entrance. To Agnes, his presence was a much-needed respite. Spotting Mamie’s flushed complexion and her incessant complaints, Ivan’s brow creased in concern. “Who let her drink this much?” he asked. Worried, Agnes voiced her concerns. “She looks really unwell. I think she might have alcohol poisoning. You should get her to a hospital”

Ivan nodded gravely. Tll take her right away. Thank you for everything, Agnes”

Agries was utterly exhausted, but managed to reply. “You should talk to Mamie. It was lucky I was there today. Next time, I can’t guarantee anything. Ive pissed off Farrell big time today. If he plans anything in the future, he’ll definitely avoid me”

Ivan frowned, “Til talk to her. Thank you, Agnes.”

“Take Mamie home quickly, watch out for the paparazzi

With that, Ivan camed Mamie and left the lounge.

Beatrice, however, had watched everything from a distance. She was fuming She couldn’t believe Ivan came to pick up Mamie, as if nothing had happened.

But then, a new idea crossed her mind. If Agnes drank that water, she would definitely react within ten minutes.

As long as she was inside, she would find a man to come over. And then..

The more she thought about it, the more excited Beatrice got, eventually deciding to roll the dice

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So, Beatrice strutted over, suddenly shut the lounge door, and whipped out a lock from her bag.

Good thing she had the foresight. She had prepared this lock beforehand. Her original plan was to trap Agnes and Ivan inside, then call over a journalist to unveil the scandal in public. But, it doesn’t matter if Ivan isn’t the one locked in

Agnes, you’re out of luck, but don’t worry, I’ll find you a hunky security guard later

Agnes was already knackered, lounging on the couch. She heard a noise from the door and got up to check.

She was planning to leave after a quick rest, but to her surprise, the lounge door seemed to be locked from the outside and couldn’t be opened

Agnes had a gut feeling someone was outside She banged on the door hard: “Open up! Is anyone out there? Whoever you are, open the doort”

Beatrice, having accomplished her mission, clapped her hands in satisfaction. She had observed the room, and there were no surveillance cameras. Even if Agnes got suspicious later by then Agnes would be in a very awkward situation. What could she do even if she found out?

The louder Agnes yelled, the happier Beatrice felt. She was sure Agnes would drink that juice, she might have already

Beatrice planned to go find someone. She needed to hurry because Beatrice knew Agnes had a phone and would call for help, maybe even call Jared

If Jared came and happened to see the scene, it would be absolutely perfect.

As Beatrice was leaving the Lavender Restaurant, she bumped into a waiter.

Beatrice, wearing a mask, said, “I think I heard someone screaming in the lounge just now, not sure what’s wrong, you guys should go check it out.” Lavender Restaurant prioritizes excellent service. They would help with any customer issues. Upon hearing this, the waiter replied. Tll go right away.”

Beatrice wanted to follow and watch the drama unfold, but realized she would blow her cover if she did.

If Jared found out she set Agnes up, he would never let her off the hook. So Beatrice had to create an alibi. She went back to the private room, greeted everyone, had some drinks, and then pretended to pass out at the table, waiting for someone to take her home.

But she still anonymously sent a message to the editor of an entertainment magazine. Those paparazzi were probably already on their way.

Trapped in the lounge, Agnes was both tired and thirsty. She thed to take a sip from her water bottle, but Mamie had finished all the lemon water eather, leaving her

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Who on earth would lock her in the lounge? Was it on purpose, an accident, or a prank?

Agnes wanted to make a call, but her phone was out of battery. Her throat raw from yelling, she didn’t know what to do.

Everyone probably thought she left early, so no one would come looking for her. Was she really going to stay here all night, waiting for the staff to open the door the next day?

Just as Agnes was coming to terms with her reality, she heard noises from the door again. Not long after, the door opened, and a waiter from Lavender Restaurant appeared

When Agnes saw the light outside, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. She walked over, only to see the waiter holding the lock, looking utterly baffled: “This isn’t our lock, who the hell went through the trouble of locking the lounge?”

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So, Beatrice strutted over, suddenly shut the lounge door, and whipped out a lock from her bag.

Good thing she had the foresight. She had prepared this lock beforehand. Her original plan was to trap Agnes and Ivan inside, then call over a journalist to unvel the scandal in public. But, it doesn’t matter if Ivan isn’t the one locked in

Agnes, you’re out of luck, but don’t worry, I’ll find you a hunky security guard later

Agnes was already knackered, lounging on the couch. She heard a noise from the door and got up to check

She was planning to leave after a quick rest, but to her surprise, the lounge door seemed to be locked from the outside and couldn’t be opened.

Agnes had a gut feeling someone was outside. She banged on the door hard “Open up! Is anyone out there? Whoever you are, open the door

Beatrice, having accomplished her mission, clapped her hands in satisfaction. She had observed the room, and there were no surveillance cameras. Even if Agnes got suspicious later, by then Agnes would be in a very awkward situation. What could she do even if she found out?

The louder Agnes yelled, the happier Beatrice felt. She was sure Agnes would drink that juice, she might have already

Beatrice planned to go find someone. She needed to hurry because Beatrice knew Agnes had a phone and would call for help, maybe even call Jared

If Jared came and happened to see the scene, it would be absolutely perfect.

As Beatrice was leaving the Lavender Restaurant, she bumped into a waiter.

Beatrice, wearing a mask, said, “I think I heard someone screaming in the lounge just now, not sure what’s wrong, you guys should go check it out.”

Lavender Restaurant prioritizes excellent service. They would help with any customer issues. Upon hearing this, the waiter replied, “Til go right away”

Beatrice wanted to follow and watch the drama unfold, but realized she would blow her cover if she did.

If Jared found out she set Agnes up, he would never let her off the hook. So Beatrice had to create an alibi. She went back to the private room, greeted everyone, had some drinks, and then pretended to pass out at the table, waiting for someone to take her home

But she still anonymously sent a message to the editor of an entertainment magazine. Those paparazzi were probably already on their way

Trapped in the lounge, Agnes was both tired and thirsty. She tried to take a sip from her water bottle, but Mamie had finished all the lemon water earlier, leaving her

none

Who on earth would lock her in the lounge? Was it on purpose, an accident, or a prank?

Agnes wanted to make a call, but her phone was out of battery. Her throat raw from yelling, she didn’t know what to do.

Everyone probably thought she left early, so no one would come looking for her. Was she really going to stay here all night, waiting for the staff to open the door the next day?

Just as Agnes was coming to terms with her reality, she heard noises from the door again. Not long after, the door opened, and a waiter from Lavender Restaurant

appeared

When Agnes saw the light outside, she finally breathed a sigh of relief. She walked over, only to see the waiter holding the lock, looking utterly baffled: “This isn’t our lock, who the hell went through the trouble of locking the lounge?

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Agnes walked towards the door.

The waiter immediately asked with concern, “Miss, are you alright?”

Agnes looked at the lock, frowned, and then asked, “Is this lock yours?”

The waiter shook his head.

Agnes said. “Then can I have the lock?”

The waiter thought for a while and then gave the lock to Agnes.

As Agnes left, she bumped into a humed reporter who was heading towards the lounge. Guess what, it was Jackie from CHERRY

Agnes stopped her, “Jackie, what are you doing here?”

Jackie was surprised to see Agnes, “Someone anonymously tipped off that there’s a hot, married celeb having an affair in the lounge of Lavender Restaurant. This is explosive news, I came to check it out”

Agnes frowned. Jackie was about to rush over there.

Agnes stopped her, “Don’t bother, I just came from there, there’s nobody inside.”

Jackie, who was in a hurry, was instantly disappointed, “Really, no one?”

1 was locked in there. If you had come earlier, you might have photographed me”

Agnes did fit the bill of a hot, mamed celeb. But what’s this about an affair?

Having been in the entertainment industry for a long time, Jackie knows its intricacies all too well. Anonymous messages? Sometimes they’re just snares set to trap the unwary, a tactic far from rare in their world

“Agnes, Jackie began, her mind racing, “have you upset someone recently? It looks like someone’s trying to frame you”

Agnes pondered over it. It sounded plausible, but she couldn’t pinpoint anyone. “Jackie, head back. I hate that you were dragged into this for no reason.”

Jackie might have been disappointed, but she wouldn’t dream of reporting anything that implicated Agnes, especially given Agnes’s positive ties with both Ben and Siam, With a nod, Jackie took her leave.

As Agnes exited Lavender Restaurant, an uneasy feeling gnawed at her. She recalled Mamie’s odd behavior and coupled with Jackie’s cautionary words, she felt an urgent need to understand what was amiss with Mamie. She dialed Ivan’s number.

The call connected, but no one answered. Agnes surmised that Ivan wasn’t deliberately ignoring her call but was simply preoccupied

After departing from the restaurant, Ivan was driving Mamie to the Celestial Skyline Hotel. Mamie’s behavior was increasingly agitated, tugging at Ivan’s clothes repeatedly. This made him oscillate between annoyance and genuine concern.

He can hardly imagine what would happen if Farrell was the one sending Mamie back tonight. The thought of this almost made Ivan’s heart explode with pain.

But after a while, Ivan noticed something was wrong. Mamie was listless, her face was flushed, and her cheeks are abnormally dizzy

Ivan laid her on the bed, and while he got her a glass of water, Mamie took off all her outer clothes. Now she was only in her underwear and…

Ivan’s gaze unconsciously moved downwards.

Mamie was an international beauty. This was all thanks to her enchanting eyes and devilishly attractive figure.

Ivan just glanced and felt a tightness in his gut

He wished he could slap himself. In his heart, he scolded himself, “What a disgrace

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Ivan’s senses and self-control were totally crushed by intense visual attraction and uncontrollable desire.

Over the years, he has never had feelings for any woman, Ironically, he is 28 this year, but has never been intimately involved with a woman. Not even a first kiss. So how could he withstand such temption?

This person in front of him, was the one who had been hidden deep in his heart for twenty years.

Ivan was trembling all over. Every move Mamie made seemed to be taking his life.

Here was the high floor of the building. Next to it, an entire wall was a floor-to-ceiling window. The curtains were not drawn. Moonlight was sprinkled on the floor.

The moon was bright, the room was beautiful…………..

After Agnes retumed, she was still a bit uneasy. But at least she had handed Mamin over to Ivan herself. As long as Mamie was with Ivan, no matter what happened, Agnes thought she didn’t have to worry too much

When Agnes returned to the hotel, Jared hadn’t returned yet. He had started to get busy again. Sometimes he came back even later than Agnes. When Jared returned, Agnes had just finished her bath,

Seeing his tired look, Agnes felt sorry for him: “Why don’t you just stay at the Grandeur Mirage Manor, it takes you nearly an hour to drive here every time.” Jared had come to S City to help Alyssa morganize the new company. But it took an hour to get there from here.

Agnes felt a twinge of guilt for the time Jared had spent on the journey. But before she could dwell on it, Jared, fresh from his trip, enveloped her in a warm embrace. Fresh from her bath, her calming scent filled the air. Jared buried his face in her damp hair, his voice muffled, “You’re trying to send me away already?” She wanted to explain she was only concerned for him, but he playfully continued, I’ll head back soon then, just as you want.”

Laughing, Agnes nudged him. “You’re acting like a child, Jared. Of course I want you here. I’m just worried about you being exhausted. Why must you be so dramatic?”

He quirked an eyebrow, his lips twitching into a smirk. “Really now?”

“Of course it’s true.”

“So, you don’t want to part with me.”

Agnes hugged Jared’s waist, “Of course I don’t want to part with you, my heart ached when I heard you were leaving”

Jared nodded satisfied: “Don’t worry, I’ll come and see you once every three days after I go back.”

Agnes was shocked. He wasn’t afraid of getting sick from all the airplane rides, right?

“You really don’t need to strain yourself like this, Agnes began, her voice soft with concern. “With your packed schedule, perhaps we could meet once a month?”

“Once a month?” Jared’s voice cooled noticeably.

Panicking a little, Agnes hurriedly suggested, “Maybe every two weeks? Or weekly?”

Jared’s expression grew even more stern. “So, you don’t want to see me?”

“It’s not that. I just worry about you stretching yourself too thin, Agnes explained.

“I can work while I’m on the plane,” Jared said, his voice even “We’ll do it this way”

Recognizing his resolute stance, Agnes refrained from further protest, fearing she might inadvertently upset him. Instead, she tiptoed to plant a gentle kiss on his cheek. “Darling, you’re too good to me.”

Jared, gazing intently at her radiant face, murmured. “Just remember that.” Even a brief three-day separation from her made him restless.

Day two

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Agnes’s top priority was to hit up Mamie’s room.

Agnes had woken up several times during the night. She was constantly feeling like her heart was in her throat. She couldn’t comprehend why, but something about yesterday’s events felt off. She couldn’t shake the worry that something was going down.

The entire Celestial Skyline Hotel only had two presidential suites. One was Agnes’s cnb, the other was Mamie’s.

But these two rooms weren’t exactly next door neighbors. There was a long-ass hallway you had to navigate first.

When Agnes finally made it to Mamie’s room, she saw that the door was ajar

She saw Ivan stepping out from inside. This wasn’t weird per se Ivan was Mamie’s brother. He was the one who took Mamie away yesterday.

But what was weird was that ban was still sporting yesterday’s clothes. And when he saw Agnes, his normally calm-as-a-pond eyes seemed to flicker with panic.

Ivan was always dressed to the nines and meticulous as hell. But today, he looked like he had just rolled out of bed. Although he didn’t look disheveled, he gave off

a more down to earth vibe

But Agnes still felt like something wasn’t kosher.

When Ivan saw Agnes standing at the door, he seemed to freeze.

Without missing a beat, Agnes asked, “Did you crash here last night?”

Ivan, who hadn’t taken a sip of anything, looked like he was choking. He coughed lightly,

“Morning. Agnes. Here for Mamie? She’s still in bed. I have things to attend to. Excuse me.” With that, he gave a brief smile and left swiftly

Agnes felt puzzled, today’s behavior wasn’t typical of Ivan.

Upon entering Mamie’s room, Agnes saw Mamie seemingly asleep. Her hair spread out beautifully across the pillow and an arm peeked out from the covers. Yet, despite her serene appearance, Mamie’s eyes were open, staring blankly at the ceiling, revealing a deep sadness.

Yet, in that moment, Mamie’s beauty was undeniable.

Looking at her, Agnes felt like she was seeing Sleeping Beauty just waking up from a long slumber. She was both confused and shocked…

Agnes was now by the bedside, but Mamie remained unresponsive. She didn’t even blink.

Seeing her like this, Agnes grew more worried “Mamie, what the hell happened? Don’t freak me out

Agnes gently took Mamie’s hand, attempting to comfort her. However, in a sudden rush of emotions, Mamie clutched her hair and thrashed about, overwhelmed by anguish. “What do I do? How could this happen? I can’t handle this!”

Concern etched on her face, Agnes pressed, “What happened, Mamie?”

Mamie shot upright, hair tangled and plastered to her tear-streaked face. Her eyes, filled with despair, locked onto Agnes’s. “… I slept with my brother last night.”

A wave of shock washed over Agnes. She had had her suspicions when she first met ivan, but she always forced herself to dismiss those thoughts. Knowing Ivan, she believed he was a person with strong moral boundaries. However, Mamie’s revelation left her stunned.

Tve ruined everything.” Mamie confessed, her voice shaking with guilt. “I feel like the worst person alive. I drank too much. Ivan’s always been so pure, and I’ve tainted him. I can’t even imagine how his future partner will feel. This is a monumental mess. It’s catastrophic.”

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Mamie looked seriously distressed Agnes couldn’t help but chuckle after hearing her out

Mamie glared at Agnes. “You’re not helping, and you’re laughing?”

Agnes knew that Mamie must see her as family to confide in her this way.

Mamie had been in the entertainment industry for years. Despite being a big shot, she’s pretty innocent at heart. She’s always been protected by Ivan,

Mamie had felt deep guilt about Agnes since the last incident. When Agnes chose not to press charges against Ivan, Mamie’s gratitude grew immensely. She now considered Agnes to be like family

Agnes chuckled, “Sorry, I didn’t mean to laugh. It’s not a major issue You two aren’t siblings or married, so it’s not a big deal”

Mamie looked hurt by Agnes’s words. “It’s more complicated than you realize. While I might appear as the cherished daughter of the Bartley family, they actually view me as a curse. Throughout the years, only my brother has stood by me. But he’s the treasured eldest grandson, the apple of our grandpa’s eye. I don’t want him to lose his place in the family because of me.”

Agnes sighed, “Why are you two thinking the same way?”

“What do you mean?” Mamie asked.

Agnes knew she shouldn’t butt in. But the relationship between Ivan and Mamie was like looking through a layer of ice. And she was the only one who could see through it. Since what happened had happened, Agnes didn’t see a need to hide anything anymore.

Agnes said, “Actually, Ivan’s always had a thing for you. He never confessed cause he didn’t want you to be blamed, to have a hard time in the industry, to be targeted by the Bartley family”

Mamie’s face completely changed. She looked unbelieving, as if her heartbeat had stopped. “What did you say? My brother likes me?”

“He adores you, Mamie, Agnes started, her voice gentle. The way he reacted when you were with Jared made that evident. But tradition and moral codes held him back, forcing him to remain the perfect, protective brother. I don’t believe that what transpired yesterday was just the result of intoxication. It was the explosion of feelings he’s been containing for so long.”

At the mention of the previous night, a flush crept up Mamie’s cheeks. She had consumed more than her fair share of alcohol, yet every memory from that night remained sharp. The image of Ivan, his face a mix of anguish and tenderness, was seared into her mind. She could still feel his kisses, reverent and lingering. tracing her skin.

His voice, soft and pleading, had echoed in her ears, “Mamie, I love you, I love you…

She had initially dismissed the night’s events as figments of her drunken imagination, But knowing now that Ivan’s feelings for her weren’t new revelations made her rethink everything. It wasn’t just a fanciful dream, it was a deeply entrenched reality. The unexpressed love, the bottled up emotions, and their heedless surrender to the moment had all been genuine.

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Mamie suddenly looked up and asked, “How did you know all this?”

Agnes spilled the beans about catching Ivan kissing Mamie in the hospital. Even though she promised Ivan she would keep it hush-hush, Agnes felt there was no point in hiding it anymore.

Upon hearing this, Mamie was stunned for a long time, her mind flooded with mixed emotions. First came quilt, embarrassment, and confusion, then shock, and surprisingly, a touch of delight. She never knew her brother was so into her.

Seeing Mamie in a daze, Agnes got a bit worried.

“What are you gonna do now?”

Mamie snapped out of it and sighed, “Just gonna go with the flow”

Agnes thought about it and agreed. Given their special statuses, there was no freedom in matters of the heart.

Suddenly, Agnes remembered something. “Actually, I was really worried about you last night. Some weird stuff happened”

Mamie responded, “What happened?”

Agnes related how she was locked in the lounge.

Rubbing her forehead, Mamie said, “Now that you mentioned it, it does seem like someone was setting a trap. They even got a reporter involved. And about my drinking. I’m not the strongest, but I wouldn’t have lost control like that. Now that you mentioned it, I think someone might have spiked my drink.”

The idea of being drugged startled Agnes. After some thought, they came to a shocking conclusion

Last night, after receiving a tip-off, Jackie rushed over. The tip-off was about a married woman having an affair in the lounge, and Agnes was locked in there Agnes was indeed married. And Mamie mentioned the possibility of being drugged. Could it be that the person behind all this was trying to frame Agnes? If someone did spike a drink, it would be Agnes’s.

If Agnes was the one drugged and there was a man arranged in the lounge, caught in the act by the reporter. Just the thought of it sent chills down her spine. But there was something Mamie couldn’t figure out, “Who has such a big bone to pick with you? If you were their target, why did I end up being the one affected?”

Suddenly, Agnes realized, “It’s the water, the water!”

Mamie was shocked, “What water?”

“Last night, I didn’t drink any alcohol, only the lemonade I brought with me. The water bottle is always with me. If someone put something in it, I’d definitely be affected. But you got drunk last night, and after I took you to the lounge, I gave you some lemon water to sober up, so…

With that, everything fell into place.

Fuming, Mamie said, “Who on earth is pulling these disgusting stunts behind the scenes?”

In the entertainment industry, this sort of thing wasn’t uncommon. The path to success was always filled with challenges, and Agnes had stood out from the get-go. Even though she appeared friendly with the other newcomers, there were many green-eyed monsters. Many were waiting for her downfall from the peak of

success

Since the problem came from the water, almost everyone in the crew was a suspect

But Agnes had her own hunch. She was under a lot of pressure, her brows furrowed.

She said to Mamie, “Mamie, you’re well-connected. Can you do me a favor?”

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Agnes arved on set in the afternoon. The lounge was buzzing with people getting ready. As she entered, she scanned the room and spotted Beatrice, who wasn’t scheduled to film any scenes today, yet she was there. Upon seeing Agnes unhurt, Beatrice’s hand tightened into a fist.

She had believed her plan the previous night was foolproof. How had Agnes escaped her trap? It seemed like sheer luck. By morning, when no scandal had surfaced, Beatrice realized her plan had failed. Had it succeeded, Agnes would’ve been the talk of the town, an easy target for anyone.

Beatrice recalled locking in Agnes, who surely would’ve suspected foul play. And the prime suspect? Beatrice herself. But what remained unclear to Beatrice was whether Agnes had consumed the water she’d tampered with. Did Agnes avoid trouble altogether or simply manage to sidestep the media?

Beatrice’s uncertainty was interrupted when Agnes approached her, a direct question on her lips. “What did you do last night?”

Beatrice was taken aback by her straightforwardness. 7 was in the VIP room drinking with everyone last night. I got so drunk I had to be escorted home. Agnes, you’re not trying to pin something on me because of something that happened last night, are you?”

Agnes sneered, “How did you know something happened to me last night?”

Beatrice was caught off guard and fell into her trap. But she wasn’t scared. She had checked multiple times, there were no cameras. Even if Agnes suspected her, there was no solid proof. As long as she denied it, Agnes wouldn’t be able to do anything.

Beatrice retorted, 1 just thought you looked pissed. How was I supposed to know what you were up to? All the actors can vouch for me. I didn’t go anywhere or do anything last night. Don’t try to frame mer

Agnes scoffed, “Beatrice, you’d better hope I don’t find any evidence. If I do, don’t blame me for not being polite.”

Without any evidence, Agnes didn’t want to suspect Beatrice. She thought Beatrice was bossy and arrogant, but she never thought Beatrice could do something so malicious

Even though they didn’t get along, they were still family. It was hard for her to accept.

But the result came out quickly. Mamie personally brought the report. “The one trying to frame you is none other than your own sister. There are only two clear fingerprints on this lock. One belongs to the security guard who unlocked it, the other is Beatrice’s”

Agnes felt dizzy. It really was Beatrice. Beatrice had bullied her since they were young, never considering her feelings, but Agnes always harbored a bit of familial affection and didn’t mind many things.

Agnes never thought Beatrice could do something so extreme. Drugging, framing, leaking information to the press, all to ruin her reputation. She used such despicable means.

Agnes felt a chill in her heart.

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Mamie could tell Agnes was really down in the dumps.

Mamie’s tone was stern: “Agnes, snap out of it, do you really think that sort of person is worth it?”

Agnes felt a deep pain in her heart. Even though she and Beatrice had their differences, they were bound by blood.

They were sisters. They could move past previous disagreements. But Agnes never imagined Beatrice would wish harm upon her

Did such a deep grudge truly exist between them? Sinking into her chair, Agnes wondered, “How could she be so cruel?”

“Agnes, you have to face mality. You’re in the entertainment industry now and that’s how it rolls. If you’re popular, people will be green with envy. If you’re not, they’ll push you around. It doesn’t matter whether they’re friends or family. When | first started, a friend stabbed me in the back. Because of her, my reputation was almost ruined and I was nearly blacklisted in the industry. That’s when it hit me, you can only trust yourself in this world. I had to toughen up, make those who envied me even more jealous. They may not like me, but they can’t do squat. And as for those who aren’t friendly to you, you don’t need to show them any mercy” “But she’s my dad’s daughter, what can I do to her?”

Mamie said, “You may not be able to do anything, but I can. After all, she was the one who drugged me. This score, I will settle.”

Mamie made her entrance with confident strides. Though she possessed her own private makeup room, today she chose to grace the main makeup area with her presence. As preparations buzzed around with artists attending to actors, the room’s energy shifted the moment she stepped in.

Warm greetings flowed towards Mamie, a testament to her status. But her eyes scanned the room purposefully, settling on Beatrice. With a hint of disdain, Mamie addressed her, “Beatrice”

Beatrice, wearing a congenial smile, responded, “Mamie, how can I assist you?”

It was no secret in the team about Mamie’s formidable standing.

Not only was she a revered superstar, but she also held the privilege of being the sister to the president of Century Entertainment,

Her stature in the entertainment industry was unparalleled. Naturally, many sought her favor or at least a word with her. Yet Mamie remained largely indifferent to

these overtures

There was one exception: Agnes. Their unexpected camaraderie, having evolved from rivalry, was the source of Beatrice’s envy. Up until now, Beatrice hadn’t had the opportunity for any real interaction with Mamie. Today’s approach by the superstar was entirely unexpected.

Mamie looked at her arrogantly: “Pack up your things. From today onwards, I’m using this make-up table.”

Mamie was a superstar, all her stuff in the team was one-of-a-kind.

Including her private make-up room and personal make-up artist.

This make-up room was shared by other actors, but only actors with important roles and high standing could have their own make-up table. To a certain extent, the makeup table represented an actor’s status and rank in the team.

Beatrice had worked hard to get one.

And, all the other make-up tables here were taken.

If she loses this one, she will have to share a shabby make-up table with the extras

That would be truly embarrassing.

“Mamie, don’t you have your own make-up room?”

“Doing make-up alone is boring, I want to chat with everyone here. I particularly like the position of this make-up table. From now on, it’s mine, no one else can use

Mamie’s domineering attitude was well known in the team.

Beatrice asked softly. “But what about me if you take it?”

Mamie looked impatient, “Isn’t there a make-up table for extras? You can make do with that. Isn’t it a waste for a small-time actor to use a make up table all by

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The makeup room was pin-drop silent, you could hear a needle drop.

Everyone was busy with their own thing.

But all eyes were on Mamie and Beatrice

Mamie’s arrogance was legendary, so her words didn’t surprise anyone.

Beatrice was pissed off, but she knew better than to confront Mamie.

Mamie was the leading lady of the show

She was the director’s favorite, and with her boyfriend Ivan’s strong connections, no one dared to cross her.

Especially considering the show was tailor-made for her by Farrell, the CEO of Universal International Entertainment.

Universal International Entertainment was the main investor and producer of the show

If she got mad, not just the extras, even the lead actor might be replaced.

Though Beatrice had a minor role, she had overcome many hurdles to secure it.

Reluctantly, Beatrice started to pack her stuff.

Just as she finished packing up a pile of cosmetics.

Mamie said. “Go get me a coffee, I want a double mocha”

Beatrice gritted her teeth.

Mamie raised an eyebrow: “Don’t you want to?*

“No, I’m thrilled to get coffee for you, Mamie”

Beatrice felt uneasy, yet she maintained a smile.

She pondered if Mamie was intentionally making things hard for her or just being thoughtless.

Mamie had a habit of sending crew members on errands, and everyone raced to do her bidding, hoping to gain her favor. Yet, Mamie truly didn’t care. Beatrice had always viewed those who ran these errands as naive and fawning.

She never imagined she’d be in their shoes.

Just as Beatrice was set to depart, Mamie chimed in, “Anyone else fancy a drink? My treat! The makeup room buzzed with surprise.

Since when was Mamie so generous? Was it an attempt to seem more relatable?

But since she was paying, they couldn’t refuse.

‘Til have a cappuccino.”

Til take a Blue Mountain coffee”

T’d like an Insh coffee, thanks.”

There were over ten people in the makeup room, everyone requested a coffee.

Beatrice was grinding her teeth. What the hell?

Was she being treated as a servant?

But seeing Mamie’s frosty demeanor.

Beatrice had no choice but to go get the coffee.

The coffee shop wasn’t far

But it was in an awkward location.

500 meters away was too inconvenient for a taxi, subway or bus.

Beatrice had to walk there.

A total of 12 cups of coffee

The waiter put the coffee in a box.

Beatrice asked, “Could you have someone deliver it to my office?”

The waiter politely said, “Sorry, we don’t have delivery service.”

Beatrice had no choice but to carry the entire box back to the office.

By the time she returned to the makeup room, everyone had started working.

Only Medina, who had no scenes today and was there to watch the drama, was left.

Like Beatrice, Medina-had also landed a minor role through connections.

Medina took a cup of coffee from Beatrice, “Beatrice, I have a feeling she’s deliberately picking on you. Since when does she drink outside coffee? She usually

makes her own coffee”

Beatrice slammed the coffee onto the table angrily, splashing some

The whole way back, Beatrice was feeling down and out.

It must be Agnes’s doing.

Agnes must have told Mamie to bully her.

Absolutely shameless!

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