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Chapter 37: Damage Control
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The Fame Paradox Chapter 42: What Remains
Olivia Sinclair's heels made a loud sound on the shiny stone floors of Skye Management, showing her irritation. Heads turned. Assistants paused mid-task, receptionists froze, and a hush fell over the sleek, modern lobby. But she didn’t care. Not today.Her eyes blazed. Her jaw clenched. She had been cast out, left to rot, discarded like yesterday’s scandal.And now they wanted silence? No. Not a chance.“Matthew! Sydney Harper!” she barked, her voice slicing through the air.Two security personnel moved swiftly toward her.“Ma’am, you’re not allowed—”Olivia shoved one aside and slapped the other hard across the face. The crack echoed. Gasps filled the lobby.“Lay a finger on me again and I’ll go straight to the press … and I’ll let them know … EVERYTHING!” she screamed.By then, Matthew Fletcher emerged from the hallway, immaculate in his tailored suit, calm as ever.Max Davis stood beside him, arms crossed, and Sydney Harper followed, a smug little smirk dancing on her lips
The Fame Paradox Chapter 41: Grace Cuts Deeper
The morning after Scarlet Sinclair’s poised television appearance, the air in Stardom Heights felt palpably different—like the entertainment industry had collectively exhaled, then inhaled something electric. Crisper. Sharper.News outlets ran special segments throughout the morning, anchors speaking with that blend of awe and intrigue reserved only for cultural moments.“You have to give it to Scarlet Sinclair,” said Mika Ford on Morning Buzz. “She didn’t come to throw shade—she came to rise.”Over on Stardom Now, a roundtable of industry insiders broke down the moment frame by frame.“It’s not just what she said,” said host Jamal Reese. “It’s what she didn’t say. That silence? That restraint? That was strategy. And it was brilliant.”Another panelist chimed in, “Sydney brought heat. Scarlet brought grace. And it turns out, grace cuts deeper.”Articles flooded in from nearly every outlet that mattered:Rolling View: “Scarlet Sinclair Reclaims Her Throne—Without Throwing a Single St
The Fame Paradox Chapter 40: Unbothered
The stage lights were blinding. The famous "Let's Talk with Laura" sign lit up in a warm, inviting gold over the soft backdrop, and the crowd hummed with hope. The scandal was still new, the internet still on fire, and all eyes were on how Scarlet Sinclair would act.Scarlet stood still.Her outfit—a fancy off-white silk suit, with a well-cut jacket pulled in at the waist by gold chains, and big-leg pants that showed rich style with each move.Her auburn hair tied back, revealing her bright diamond earrings.Darren Flores wore a black suit which fit just right and his hair styled.The spotlight didn’t bug him as he remained calm.The crowd broke into loud cheers as they stepped on stage.“After you,” Darren whispered, leading Scarlet to their seats.Laura stood, arms open, smile polished and practiced as ever. “Welcome back to Let’s Talk With Laura! Please give another round of applause for the sensational Scarlet Sinclair and the dashing Darren Flores!”Scarlet smiled graciously, he
The Fame Paradox Chapter 39: Scars in the Dark
Scarlet walked up to the bridge as the wind gave her chills. The river flowed darkly beneath her, with water going into depths that never seemed to have an end. The water made her feel uneasy and made her pulse go faster.Then—she felt it.A shove.Her breath caught as she tipped forward, weightless for a terrifying second. As she fell, she twisted just enough to see them standing at the edge, watching her descent with cruel delight.Sydney.Max.Matthew.Her parents.The laughter rang around in the night, twisted and empty sounding. She hit the water and the world tilted. She was crashing into the freezing depths. Air was stolen from her lungs. Desperately she thrashed, trying to get to the surface, but the river dragged her down, unrelenting.Water filled her mouth and she tried to scream.She was unable to breathe.She couldn’t—Scarlet sat up with a gasp.The bad dream still made her feel heavy, and her heart hit her ribs hard.She aimed to take a big breath to calm down, but
The Fame Paradox Chapter 38: A House Divided
The Sinclair estate presented itself as the most oppressive it had ever been. The chandeliers reached high into the air to produce a cold light that failed to hide the growing tension in the room.Olivia Sinclair maintained a stiff posture on the luxurious chaise lounge while watching the television screen."Olivia Sinclair has officially become Stardom Heights’ most hated woman. The betrayal of her own daughter—fabricated messages, media manipulation—it's career suicide. This is irreversible." A look of shock and anger flashed in her hazel eyes. She quickly took the remote and turned off the TV.The pounding in her head was worse now that there was a thick, sudden silence. The endless notifications, headlines, messages, demands for her statement sent a fresh wave of nausea through her and she reached for her phone. She powered it down with a huff and tossed it on the coffee table.Richard Sinclair did the same.His dark brown eyes, always calculating, now carried something close
The Fame Paradox Chapter 37: Damage Control
Tension filled the private conference room of Skye Management; the stark, modern décor of the walls seemingly narrowed to suffocate those hunched within. Sitting at the table, Sydney Harper played with her nails and tapped her fingers—an unusual gesture for her. Max sitting beside her, his arms crossed and a grin on his face as he sat back in the chair and observed her.“You’re spiraling,” Max said, exhaling slowly.Sydney shot him a glare before bouncing her leg under the table, unable to stay still. "You’re not panicking? People are questioning us, Max. How did the entire narrative flip overnight?”The fallout from Let’s Talk with Laura had spiraled out of control.The tables had turned.Scarlet was no longer the villain.And Sydney? She was right at the center of the storm.“I did say it could backfire,” Max muttered, rubbing his temple.Sydney let out a frustrated breath. “I don’t understand. How?” she asked, more to herself than anyone else. Max shrugged. “Maybe Scarlet.”Mat
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