chapter 8

Chapter 8: Olivia's Past Life

Before the glitz, the cameras, and the red carpets, Olivia was just an ordinary girl with dreams too big for the small town she grew up in. The quiet streets, lined with rows of identical houses, were a far cry from the vibrant, bustling city she’d one day call home. But back then, Olivia wasn’t concerned with fame. She was struggling to survive.

Olivia's childhood was far from ideal. Her father, a mechanic, worked long hours at a job that barely paid the bills. Her mother, once a vibrant woman full of life, had been worn down by years of financial stress and a loveless marriage. They lived paycheck to paycheck, often wondering where the next meal would come from. And through it all, young Olivia watched, absorbing the struggles of her family like a sponge.

Her only escape came from the world of movies. Every weekend, when her father managed to scrape together enough spare change, he’d take Olivia to the local cinema. There, under the flickering lights of