LOGINEmily’s POV The moment the director said the role was mine, relief washed over me. I had done it. All the effort I put in over the past few days was not wasted. "Thank you," I bowed. Roland said that this director loved meek actresses, so I was putting on the best show for him. I needed this opportunity to remain relevant in the industry. The director waved his hand in dismissal, and I left the stage. The other participants who were called over to watch me also returned to the waiting room. I saw some of them shaking their heads in disappointment. I guessed they had come for this role, but I did not care about them. I returned to the waiting room to pick my bag. But— When I entered, they all turned to look at me. I could still feel their eyes on me, but I did not bother to think much into it. "She just got lucky," I heard someone say. "Yes, maybe the scene was planned by her and the director. Who can they fool with such a situation? That scene, even for a seasoned actress, wou
Narrator The man who bumped into Gina turned a corner and sent a message. (It is confirmed. GG is Gina Greenwood.) He received a reply almost immediately. (Did you manage to take pictures?) The man, seeing the reply, checked his hidden camera, but the pictures were blurry, and in the clearest one, Gina had her hand over her face. He sent the pictures anyway. (We cannot use this to prove anything.) He got a reply shortly after. (I know, but the task was to identify GG’s identity, and we have done that. A little work on the blurry picture and our job is done. If she wants more evidence, we can discuss that.) The man said and put his phone back into his pocket. He had acted indifferent because he did not want GG to be on guard against him. Now that he had verified her identity, getting evidence would be the easiest part. … The other man organized all the evidence they had to prove that GG and Gina were the same people and sent it to Clarissa. Clarissa was getting ready for bed t
Gina’s POVDays passed quickly, and soon it was the day of my live performance at the city music hall.It was a music festival. Karl had helped me get a slot as an upcoming star.Emily was also supposed to perform, but because of the scandal, her invitation was cancelled.I heard Mira took her place.I stood backstage, wearing my mask. Other singers were already present."GG," Mira came over to say hello. I had wanted to be close to her before because I wanted her to give me information about Emily, but I did not think it was necessary since the scandal.So I just remained polite on the surface.Lisa located my resting room and led me inside. She then carefully checked the room one last time. She moved around, looking at corners, under the table, and behind the curtains.“No hidden cameras,” she said softly.I nodded. We had to be careful. No mistakes.No exposure. My identity as GG had to remain a secret. I knew that even if it was easier to clear my name now, if the wrong person got
Gina's POVAfter explaining everything about Ethan to Roland, I felt relief. Although I was still hurt about the incident, thinking about Roland made it seem less important.Just when I was lost in his care, Roland invited me to his family gathering. I wanted to refuse; after all, the warnings of his grandfather were still clear in my head.Even if I had managed to clear my name, I was still worried. "Am I safe?" I asked the moment Roland mentioned that his grandfather was the one who asked him to invite me.Many scenarios began to play in my head. What if he was inviting me to hurt and humiliate me? After all, he had already warned me once.Many movie scenes played in my head. I honestly did not want to attend. "Can I refuse?" I asked.Roland looked at me. "You can," he said. I was sure he saw the worry in my eyes."But if you don't come, he will take the opportunity to set me up for blind dates," he warned.I frowned. I remembered his date with Miss Long. He said his grandma had arr
Roland's POVThe more I thought about the hurt in her gaze, the more annoyed I felt. I could not help but remember my sister's words. She said that Emily claimed that Gina tried to seduce Ethan. Back then, I did not believe it because I trusted Gina's character, but seeing her reaction at the board meeting, I was sure that there was more to it.I did not want to believe Emily's side of the story that claimed Gina tried to seduce Ethan."What are you talking about?" Gina asked, trying to act ignorant."I am asking about your feelings for Ethan. What is so special about him?" I was not fooled by her act."I do not have any feelings for Ethan," Gina shook her head, but I saw the hatred in her gaze. It was more intense than when she spoke about Emily."Then, tell me what is going on between you," I asked. Even if she did not like him anymore, I would not be assured until I understood what was going on.Gina looked at me. "Can we talk about it another time?" she asked."No," I shook my hea
Gina's POV "Then, Mr. Cole, since you are asking for a second chance for her, are you willing to sign as a guarantor for her? If she causes the company any loss in the future, you would be responsible?" I asked. I wanted to know how far he was willing to go to protect Emily. "Yes," Ethan answered without hesitation. He was looking me dead in the eyes. I felt like I was suddenly stabbed by a knife. This should not hurt. I should have expected the answer. He had asked me out and pretended to be a loving boyfriend for years just to get Emily's attention. He earned my trust just to help steal my lyrics for her. Why do I still expect him to hold back? He even offered his best script yet for her future. How did I not notice for years that this man did not love me? My palm grew cold. I hated myself for not paying attention to the signs. "Sir, I think this is a good offer," I said. Now it was not just about Emily; I wanted to destroy Ethan too. If he did not become a guarantor, I might f
Gina’s POV Monday morning came faster than expected. All through the weekend, my thoughts were hung on Roland’s words. He said he would help me clear my name. Without evidence, I was not sure how that was going to happen. Sometimes I felt sad; other times, I could not help but think about how he
Gina’s POV “How about you two discuss in private?” Roland asked. He seemed to notice that Karl was not cool with the situation, and I also did not dare expose my real identity in public. “All right,” Karl agreed. Roland led the way into the house and soon into a music studio. “Go in,” Roland tol
Gina's pov I was really grateful to Betty, as her presence helped me block unnecessary questions. Roland was busy attending to the guests, but she ensured I was not left out. I followed Betty and a few of her friends as they led me toward the Williams family garden. The evening air was warm and
Emily’s POV I came to the party with a clear goal. I wanted Karl’s attention. Although there were a lot of people to socialize with I understand that this was a golden opportunity to meet Karl so once socializing started I let Ethan greet his friends while I made my way to Karl. If I became Karl'







