Exhausted and seething from a day's audition, Xanthea flopped onto her bed and fell asleep almost instantly. When she woke, her first instinct was to call Isabella.
She was done with their six-month bet.
If the playing field were level, Xanthea might have a shot at outshining her, but with Orion backing Isabella, she didn’t stand a chance.
Instead of wasting time hoping on others, she decided it was better to find another way to gather evidence of the deceitful pair.
Just as she was about to make a call, her phone rang first; it was Isabella.
Why would Isabella call her? To gloat as the victor?
“Hello.”
“Xanthea, I really misjudged you! I thought you were just a bit haughty, but it turns out your character is just as rotten!
All those years of dating really taught you something, huh? Be harsh one moment and offer consolation the next; playing the victim, using every trick in the book to bewitch Chairman Lockwood into losing his senses over you. You’re quite the player!
Flirting with Matthew while seducing Chairman Lockwood? How dare you call Matthew a jerk when you’re double-dealing? You two are a perfect match; neither of you has any right to talk!
Congrats on snagging the lead in 'Realm of Illusions' with your sly tricks, but don’t celebrate too soon. I’m about to start filming 'Corner with Love', which is one of the year’s most anticipated projects. With me in it, it’s going to soar. When our shows compete, don’t cry yourself to sleep in the CEO’s arms when my ratings crush you!
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