The Billionaire's Maid Bride novel Chapter 702

At this moment, Sadie glanced at Allison with a mix of caution and barely-contained anger, her fingers clenched so tightly they could crush a rock.

Inside, she was dying for Allison to faceplant spectacularly.

But before she came, Sidney had hammered it into her, over and over, not to do anything rash that could screw things up.

After all, this movie was her last shot to turn things around.

Sidney had pulled every string to get her this chance.

Sure, Sadie couldn’t land any major roles.

She was scraping by on her streaming income, just barely getting by.

But in "Summer Times," she was the lead, and she showed up for every promo event, no questions asked.

Her enthusiasm earned her some brownie points with the "Summer Times" production team, setting the stage for future gigs.

She was so over being blacklisted.

If the movie could just hit a billion at the box office, even if Epic Entertainment kept snubbing her, other opportunities would come knocking. Then, she wouldn’t have to fear Allison anymore.

After the roadshow ended.

The media tossed a few questions at Allison.

She answered them effortlessly, like water flowing downhill.

As she was about to leave, Sadie called her out.

“Allison.”

In the dressing room.

Sadie, practically gnashing her teeth, pleaded, “Allison, I beg you, I know I messed up. Please, lift this blacklist.”

“Allison, you’re like a saint. Even Mother Teresa would feel inadequate next to you.”

“Oh, stop it. What kind of trouble can she stir up? Let’s just consider these six months her penance,” Allison said, taking Emma’s hand. “Alright, my dearest Emma, from now on, I’ll listen to you. Whatever you say goes.”

Emma wasn’t really mad; she was just protective of Allison.

Of all the artists she had worked with, Allison was genuinely the best. Great personality, never vying for the spotlight. In the cutthroat world of showbiz, she never schemed or trampled on others. On set, she was diligent, her lines always on point, always taking acting classes to improve.

But in the entertainment industry, if you don’t stand your ground, others will walk all over you.

They think you’re easy to push around, and then everyone wants to take a shot at you.

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These days, Allison stayed at home, and as planned, "Summer Times" premiered.

Allison and Emma went to the cinema to watch it on opening night.