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Isabella looked into his eyes. “The author has given you permission to adapt this book, hoping that you can create a work that everyone will enjoy, not just to satisfy your personal preferences.”
Victor’s face darkened. He knew she was right. However, he would never choose an artist with poor character. “Yes, it’s true that there are talented newcomers. But those with bad character won’t survive in this industry.”
After saying this, Victor turned and left, not wanting to waste time talking nonsense with Isabella. Isabella was left there in confusion.
Bad character? What did Victor mean? Was he saying Milly had a bad character? Suddenly, Isabella remembered the provocative look Tatiana had given her before leaving. She immediately understood what was going on. Tatiana must have done something behind the scenes.
Milly’s lips tightened, her expression shadowed by a deep melancholy.
“Don’t worry,” Isabella reassured her gently. “You’ll get the role. I just know it.”
Milly met Isabella’s gaze but remained silent, her eyes filled with uncertainty.
With nothing else to do, they decided to leave. Together, they headed toward the car parked at the edge of the road, only to be accosted by Tatiana and Kiley.
Crossing her arms over her chest, Tatiana radiated arrogance. “I knew it, Isabella. You just love going against me, don’t you?”
“Going against you?” Isabella blinked, genuinely puzzled.
“Isn’t that what this is?” Tatiana sneered, her tone dripping with suspicion. “You must’ve gone through a lot of trouble to find this girl just to sneak her into my crew. You’re doing all this for Howard, aren’t you?”
Only then did the pieces click into place for Isabella. It turned out Tatiana thought she was plotting against her. “Tatiana, Howard deserves so much more than you.” Feeling indignant, Isabella let out an exasperated sigh. “Do you really think I’d waste my time trying to undermine you? It’s a blessing my brother can be with the right person now that you two have split up.”
Tatiana threw her head back and laughed as though she’d heard the most absurd joke. “Howard can be with someone better than me? He’s crippled! Who in their right mind would want to be with him?”
Kiley chimed in with a sneer, “Tatiana stuck by your brother for years. The least you could do is show some gratitude. Instead, you keep plotting against her like this? Pathetic!”
Isabella was left speechless, her frustration simmering just below the surface. How could these people be so shameless?
Tatiana abruptly stopped laughing, her voice lowering to a growl. “This is your final warning, Isabella. Don’t you dare show your face in front of me again. If you keep stirring up trouble for me, I won’t hold back.”
“That’s right! Tatiana’s going to be a part of the Klein family—she’s way out of Howard’s league!” Kiley chimed in, a satisfied smile tugging at her lips as she gazed at Tatiana with admiration.
Their exchange quickly drew the attention of the nearby artists who had just finished their auditions. The buzz of whispered gossip grew louder as people exchanged knowing glances. Everyone knew the history between Tatiana and Howard, but they didn’t expect Isabella to show up with such a strikingly beautiful woman just to make trouble for Tatiana. Having drawn their own conclusions, most of the onlookers sided with Tatiana.
“Tatiana did nothing wrong. Your brother is disabled and seriously injured. Did you seriously expect her to stay with him and end up a widow someday?” one woman muttered, shaking her head in disbelief.
“So that’s Isabella’s plan? How pathetic,” another chimed in, her tone dripping with sarcasm.
“Sister-in-laws like her are the worst,” a third person grumbled. “Tatiana, we’re behind you all the way!”
As more voices joined the chorus of support, Tatiana’s expression grew increasingly disdainful. Narrowing her eyes at Isabella, she sneered, “See? Everyone’s on my side, Isabella. I had been with Howard for years, and this is how you repay me? Where’s your conscience?”
Kiley, emboldened by the growing support, raised her voice. “That’s right! Stay away from Tatiana, or you’ll regret it. Once we spread what you did, Howard will be ridiculed and criticized by everyone!”
Isabella’s eyes darkened, the light in them fading to a chilling coldness as Kiley’s words hung in the air.
Kiley’s lips curled into a smug smile when she saw Isabella’s reaction. “Why are you glaring at me like that? Howard’s nothing but a washed-up cripple. Who’d be foolish enough to waste their life looking after him— Ah!!”
Before Kiley could finish her taunt, her words were smothered as a hand clamped over her mouth, yanking her off her feet in one swift motion. The world tilted around her as she was lifted. Milly had only felt a sharp gust of wind rush past her, and in the blink of an eye, she saw someone step forward—Milly. With a single hand, Milly had seized Kiley and hoisted her effortlessly into the air.
Despite Kiley’s petite and slender frame, she was over 80 pounds, yet Milly held her as if she weighed nothing at all.
The surroundings fell into stunned silence. Tatiana’s mouth hung open, eyes wide with disbelief at the scene unfolding before her.
Milly’s delicate features were devoid of any emotions, her expression as cold as winter frost as she said, “Say that again, if you dare.”
Kiley’s heart pounded wildly in her chest as she dangled helplessly, like a fly caught in a spider’s web. A shiver of terror raced down her spine, and before she could control it, a warm trickle of urine escaped her, splattering onto the ground below.
The acrid scent filled the air, and those nearby recoiled in disgust, stepping back. Kiley was so scared out of her wits that she literally peed herself!
Shame and fear warred within Kiley as she realized what she’d done, but survival instinct overrode any concern for her dignity. She shook her head frantically, pleading silently for release.
Without warning, Milly’s grip loosened, and Kiley crumpled to the ground, landing in the puddle of her own filth, tears streaming down her flushed cheeks.
As Kiley gasped for breath, Tatiana snapped back to reality, her shock giving way to indignation. She narrowed her eyes at Milly, her voice trembling with fury. “You’re too violent! This is nothing but bullying!”
Milly approached Tatiana, pinching her chin firmly and saying, “No one can say anything bad about Howard, understand?” Feeling the ominous shadow of death looming over her, Tatiana trembled subconsciously. Her face drained of color, and she had no choice but to nod in acquiescence.
With a violent jerk, Milly released her. Tatiana collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath, her eyes burning with a hidden intent to kill. Those standing behind her didn’t dare utter a word, holding their breath. Milly, with her delicate appearance, belied a surprising strength that left everyone aghast. It was horrifying.
“Let’s go home.” A warm voice intervened, instantly dispelling the cloud of fear that had settled over the group.
A handsome man approached, dressed in a crisp white shirt and trousers that outlined his slender physique. With a bright smile, he told Isabella and Milly, “Let’s go.”
“Howard, why are you here?” Isabella asked, her voice tinged with astonishment.
“I’m not busy today, so I came to see you,” Howard replied, his presence alone suffusing the air with the warmth of a spring breeze.
Yet, all eyes around were drawn to his legs. Wasn’t he disabled? Shouldn’t he be confined to a wheelchair? However, there he stood, seemingly unimpaired.
Tatiana gazed at Howard, her expression one of sheer disbelief. To her, it was as if time had rewound, bringing her back to days long past. Back then, every time Howard appeared, it would cause a sensation, and as his girlfriend, she too had basked in the overflow of attention. Through Howard, she had reaped many benefits. But after his accident, those days had faded into memory, and Howard had vanished from the limelight.
To see him standing now, against all odds, left Tatiana utterly speechless.
“Has Howard’s leg been cured?” whispered an onlooker. “Oh my God, Howard is just as he was before. He still carries himself with such grace.”
“Howard used to be the Prince Charming in many girls’ hearts.”
“He is so handsome and approachable.”
“Of course, how else would he be dubbed Modern-Day Prince Charming?”
Indeed, Howard was still considered the epitome of allure by countless admirers.
Milly gave Howard a nod and shot Tatiana a sharp glance.
Howard’s gaze met Tatiana’s, but the warmth in his eyes had dimmed, replaced by a cool detachment as if he were regarding a stranger. “Tatiana.”
Tatiana snapped back to her senses, her gaze fixating on Howard as she bit her lip. Despite Howard’s miraculous recovery, he was no longer the pioneering genius in scientific research he once was, now overshadowed by Corbett’s achievements. Even if Howard were to apologize and woo her, they couldn’t get back together.
“I hope you can stop. It’s enough,” Howard stated.
Tatiana was stunned, her ears ringing as if they had misheard. “What did you say?”
“Don’t bully my sister anymore,” Howard declared, his tone marked by an uncharacteristic indifference.
“I bullied her?” Tatiana laughed, the sound tinged with disbelief and anger. “Do you know she has always been against me?”
“There are limited resources in the entertainment circle. As the head of an entertainment company, she has to fight for resources for her artists. Why do you think she is against you?” Howard’s bright eyes now flickered with rare disgust. “I hope you can restrain your arrogance.”
His words struck Tatiana like a slap across her face. She had believed Howard still harbored feelings for her and that Isabella’s opposition was merely a byproduct of her relationship with Howard. But here he was, delivering such harsh words. A wave of sadness washed over her.
“Well, even if she isn’t against me, there’s no way her new actress can pass the audition. If she has the time and energy, she’d better go back and improve her skills!” Tatiana cast a sarcastic glance at Isabella, her discomfort brewing like a storm.
Turning on her heel, she left, the weight of sadness lingering in her heart. She couldn’t pinpoint the source of her melancholy.
Once in her car, Tatiana closed her eyes, seeking solace in the quiet. After a while, feeling somewhat composed, she opened her mobile phone. To her surprise, there was a new message from a friend.
“Tatiana, did you see Howard today?”
Curious, she clicked on the link her friend had sent, revealing an image of Howard and herself. The picture was blurry, yet Howard’s charm was unmistakable, drawing people in like a modern-day Prince Charming. Tatiana was lost in thought for a moment, but she soon noticed the string of comments beneath the photo.
“Tatiana abandoned Howard. However, Howard has not only recovered but also joined the esteemed Klein Group. Is Tatiana going to regret it now?”
“I was right there witnessing it all! Howard’s demeanor towards her was icily indifferent—it’s undeniable. We were all taken aback. It was the first time we’ve ever seen him display such frosty detachment!”
Howard’s recovery had excited many people. Those who had admired him once naturally defended him. “I was there too, laughing my head off. Tatiana claimed that Isabella went against her deliberately because she abandoned Howard. The truth? Howard had no desire to speak to her at all. How narcissistic of Tatiana!”
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