After a while, Natalie, who couldn't sleep, called Yvonne again and asked if the food in the fridge was cooked for dinner.
Yvonne's stammered her answer, obviously avoiding the question.
Natalie was a little exasperated, "Don't tell me you've ordered takeout again. I told you takeouts are not healthy. I prepared a simple quick meal in the fridge. It's all washed and cut up. You just need to go get it hot."
"Alright alright Miss Natalie, you're more annoying than my mom."
Natalie sighed, "Isn't this all for your health's sake? If you're living like this as an actress, your life is a mess. What you should pay more attention to is your diet. In fact..."
Natalie thought about it and tried to persuade Yvonne: "Actually, we were too simple and innocent. In this society, everything relies on nepotism and background, especially in the entertainment industry. If you don't have a background, you will never succeed. Why's the point to work so hard to become an actress? It will be better to find an easy office job when the time comes."
Yvonne has lost a lot of weight since she became an actress. Even Natalie had a little heartache when she looked at her.
There was a moment of silence at the other end of the line.
After a while, Yvonne's voice rang out, loud and solid. "Natalie, I swear to you that one day, I will come out on top. Just you wait, I'll make it."
Natalie sighed softly to herself.
Success? How could it be so easy?
She wanted to get a certificate and it has been so difficult, let alone the chaos of the entertainment circle.
After hanging up the phone, Yvonne hurried to find her agent, Penney Lee.
Although she was an insignificant actress, she still had her own agent.
Of course, for an artist like her, it was impossible for her agent to take care of her alone. There were several artists under Penney, all of whom were small like Yvonne.
Just a week ago, several other artists also failed to endure the tough times and left by the end of their contracts.
Yvonne was the only one who had renewed the contract, so Penney attached great importance to Yvonne.
She even managed to fight for a small role for Yvonne in a blockbuster.
Of course, only a minor one as a maid who only had a few lines.
But in such a big movie, it was considerably good for such a role.
Yvonne was going to start shooting tomorrow. She was now going to Penney's for some practice.
This was a hard- won job, and she must cherish it.
When she went to Penney's house, Yvonne brought along a long whip.
When she arrived, Yvonne practiced it once for Penney to see.
Penney gave her a thumbs-up. "Yvonne, you're really good at acting. Although there are only a few lines, you really present yourself well. I hope you can win the director's attention."
A tiny hint of bitterness flashing across Yvonne's face.
To move up the ladder, she had been practicing her acting skills day and night. Her acting skills were considered quite good among a group of eye candy actresses.
But what is the use in that?
Now everything relied on background. A person with no background was nothing.
She really had no other way, not to mention that she had lost her virginity too. She had to throw all of her cautions to the wind.
Yvonne took out the whip.
Penney gave an audible gasp, obviously shocked. "Yvonne, when did you bring such a thing? What do you want to do? Don't you scare me!"
Yvonne took off her clothes and showed her smooth back, instructing her agent. "Penney, hit me with that, and do it hard."
Penney's mouth dropped wide open, exclaiming. "Are you crazy?"
Yvonne's face was full of firmness. "I'm not crazy. I've asked around and Jenkins will be coming to watch tomorrow night's shoot. I have to get his attention."
Penney's mouth opened even wider.
The entire entertainment industry knew about Jenkins's filthy rumors. Wasn't Yvonne cheapening herself like this?
"Although Jenkins is rich and handsome, he is a playboy with that sort of kinks. Have you thought this through? You're still a virgin. If you sleep with him like this, he'll put you to death when the time comes!"
Yvonne's eyes flashed a trace of sadness and she said, "Penney, I'm not a virgin anymore."
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