People even found Bianca’s personal Twitter account. Suddenly, her followers increased by half a million! But most of them were haters, following her just to insult and attack her. They were waiting for her to mess up.
However, there were some who supported Bianca. Many of them had been mistreated by Zoey in the industry and were tired of her behavior.
One account caught Bianca’s attention-SmithJessica.
Just as Bianca thought of SmithJessica, her phone rang. It was Jessica.
“Hey, Jessica! It’s been so long! How have you been?”
“I’m traveling and having a great time. But I’ve seen your name popping up everywhere. How are you? Are you okay?” Jessica sounded genuinely concerned.
“I’m holding up, doing alright,” Bianca replied, trying to sound positive. “Actually, Jessica, I wanted to ask you something. You worked at Phoenix Entertainment for a while. What do you think of Zoey?”
Jessica exclaimed, “Zoey and I started at Phoenix Entertainment together. She wasn’t particularly educated or skilled, and she often fell behind in performance. But somehow, she got some big roles, made her artists famous, and climbed the ranks quickly. In just two years, she became a director. And once she got there, she recruited Natalie and some other talented artists from me.”
“Natalie used to be your actress?” Bianca sat up straight on the sofa.
“Yeah, when Vincent’s movie came out, Natalie became an icon and sensation. With her, I could’ve become a top agent. But then Zoey stole the spotlight,” Jessica said, sounding frustrated.
“I always felt like someone was helping Zoey. She couldn’t have gotten so far on her own.”
“I get it…” Bianca nodded, speaking quietly.
“Once she became director, she grabbed all the top stars, leaving no space for others!”
Jessica’s voice was full of bitterness. She wouldn’t have left Phoenix Entertainment if it weren’t for Zoey’s actions.
“Thanks for telling me, Jessica,” Bianca said.
Jessica gave a small smile. “No problem. I’m silently cheering for you.”
Meanwhile, at the Phoenix Alliance Group Headquarters in Mubluosia, everyone was busy with their work.
Justin burst into Dave’s office, waving his phone excitedly. “Check this out! Bianca and our company’s director are trending online because of the bet for Vincent’s movie lead role. It’s everywhere on the internet!”
After glancing at the trending topics on Justin’s phone, Dave casually pushed the phone aside and went back to reading his documents, showing no interest in the news.
Justin was confused. He rushed over because Bianca’s name was trending, but Dave seemed unaffected.
‘Why was he so calm?’
It seemed like he didn’t care about the situation at all. Could there be a disagreement with Bianca? Or even worse, had they broken up?
Justin was puzzled.
“Dave, should I handle this situation? But both people involved work for the company. It doesn’t seem fair to take sides.”
Dave gave him a cold look and replied, “Don’t you have other tasks to focus on? Why are you worried about such small issues? I’ll have Zane bring the documents from the reference room to your office. It seems like you have plenty of time to go through them.”
Feeling embarrassed, Justin scratched his head. “Um, I just remembered an urgent task I need to take care of. I have to go now!”
With that, he quickly left Dave’s office.
Alone in his office, Dave paused his work. He pulled out his phone and carefully scrolled through the trending news about Bianca, then put his phone away.
He knew Bianca well enough to think that she wouldn’t make this bet unless she was confident she’d win.
He was curious to see how she’d come out on top.
****
A few days later, on the weekend, Vincent and his wife celebrated their wedding anniversary.
They threw a dinner party at their villa, inviting a bunch of famous people and important folks from top businesses.
It was definitely a star-studded event.
The big moment of the night was when Natalie King showed up with her agent, Zoey Carter, by her side.
Their recent attention-grabbing actions have made them even more famous.
Even before they arrived, everyone was talking about them.
“Natalie and Zoey are coming. Do you think Sophia and Bianca will come too?”
“It doesn’t seem like Vincent invited Sophia. And as for Bianca, she’s new. It’s unlikely Vincent noticed her.”
“Yeah, without Sophia, Natalie will definitely be the star as the movie’s lead actress!”
Suddenly, a red Ferrari pulled up in the villa’s driveway, grabbing everyone’s attention.
All eyes were on the stunning car as Natalie stepped out gracefully, emerging from behind the wheel.
She wore a gorgeous red dress and matching high heels. Her curly brown hair flowed down her shoulders, and big black sunglasses hid her radiant face.
She immediately became the focus of everyone’s attention.
And accompanying her, getting out of the passenger seat of the Ferrari, was none other than Zoey.
Dressed in a gorgeous purple fishtail gown with a low-cut neckline, Zoey flaunted her elegant figure. Her striking makeup added to her stunning look.
Zoey joined Natalie, linking arms with her. Together, they became the center of attention at the event.
Natalie and Zoey’s arrival brought excitement to the atmosphere.
Guests crowded around Natalie, eager to talk to her. “Miss King, you’re at Vincent’s dinner party. Does this mean you’re starring in his new movie?”
In fact, Natalie had heard about the dinner party from a wealthy business tycoon.
Natalie felt annoyed because she hadn’t gotten an invitation from Vincent.
So, she decided to show up at the party anyway, boldly announcing beforehand that she’d be coming with Zoey.
Natalie was pretty famous, and she was sure Vincent wouldn’t risk causing a scene by turning her away in front of all those important people.
Just her being there made many people think she was Vincent’s first choice for the lead role in his movie.
With a small smile, Natalie said, “Let’s not assume too much. We’ll know for sure when the official announcement is made.”
Her confident attitude hinted that she was sure she’d get the role.
Guests gathered around Zoey, curious about her bet with Bianca, which had become a hot topic. “Miss Carter, your bet with Bianca is all over the news. Everyone’s betting on you to win. How do you feel about it? Are you confident you’ll beat Bianca?”
With a graceful smile, Zoey replied, “The dinner is about to start, and neither Bianca nor Sophia has shown up. I think that says it all.”
The guests then showered Natalie with praise and support.
“I knew it. With Miss King’s fame, there’s no way she’d lose to a former actress.”
“Natalie is the ideal choice for Mr. Lopez’s new movie. They might announce it tonight.”
“Bianca’s still new to all this. She’s reaching too far, too fast.”