Heartstrings on Fire

Chapter 372

Beatrice might not be the most gifted actress, but she knew drama off-screen. Hamish was already weary of her antics. So when she complained, he tersely responded, “Mamie’s a star with top-tier acting, and she makes mistakes too. Learn from her, instead of playing the victim”

Beatrice was fuming at his words, her expression stormy. Yet Hamish noticed Mamie’s deliberate provocations. He sharply told Mamie, “Enough games, Mamie Focus on the job”

Mamie smirked, “Understood, Hamish.”

Beatrice felt a brief relief, thinking Mamie would back off. But she had underestimated Mamie’s stubborn streak. A simple slap scene went on for twenty retakes, with Mamie’s slap growing harsher each time. Beatrice’s face began to swell, and Mamie showed no signs of holding back.

On a break, a distraught Beatrice confronted Mamie, “What did I ever do to you, Mamie, to deserve this?”

Mamie leaned in with a sly smile. “What makes you think you’re innocent in my eyes?”

doesn’t give you the right to bully others! I could

a bully? That’s already my brand. you try to expose me, you’ll look like you’re

heart sank. Mamie was right. There were celebrities who seemed immune to scandals, with loyal fans defending

pleaded, “What do you want for this to

show? If not, trust me, I can find countless ways to make your life

a role in Hamish’s project had been a dream come true. As a newcomer, this was her golden ticket, and her peers envied her for it. Walking away would make her the subject of ridicule. But how

show, her value would skyrocket

she’s

believe you can

the whole entertainment

this point, the director called for the next take

Still no pass.