Chapter 241: Chapter 241

In the lounge area, having gotten a cup of coffee, she walked to the dressing room. As soon as she sat in the chair, Quinn Lockwood’s expression suddenly turned serious.

Her bag was overturned on the table, with things scattered chaotically across it. The lid of her compact was opened and thrown on the ground, the puff was dropped as well, and even the lipstick was broken into two pieces.

Quinn’s delicate face twisted in frustration as she picked up the items and placed them back into her bag. She then went to the changing room to switch clothes, but...

Her clothes had been slashed in several places.

Not her costumes, but her personal clothes.

Quinn’s eyes darkened instantly; it seems like someone intentionally tried to stir up trouble!

Too bad she doesn’t know who is so displeased with her.

She took out her phone and snapped a few photos to gather evidence, then changed into her clothes and prepared to continue filming.

There’s no need for her to run out and confront anyone over this matter, especially since her illness had delayed some filming progress a few days ago. Without evidence, even if she pursues it, she likely won’t find the culprit easily.

As long as that person doesn’t make another move, she can act like nothing happened.

Due to Elias Sinclair’s request to alter some scenes, Quinn Lockwood’s second scene became somewhat simpler.

Within just ten minutes, the second scene wrapped up smoothly, and the director immediately scheduled the third scene.

Because the upcoming scene required a new set-up, Quinn and the other actors could go down and rest for a while.

After chatting playfully with a few younger actors in the lounge for a bit, Quinn noticed a woman wearing a white baseball cap and a yellow spaghetti strap top get up and leave the lounge.

Quinn slightly raised her eyebrow, her expression suddenly becoming serious.

Heading to the left, and to the left of the lounge is the makeup room.

Her almond-shaped eyes flashed, and Quinn followed, leaving the lounge. The other minor role actors noticed Quinn’s slightly off demeanor, muttering a few words before heading towards the makeup room as well.

When Quinn arrived at the makeup room, she saw the woman rifling through her film clothes and accessories, holding a pair of small scissors in her hand.

"I wondered who was so unhappy with me; turns out it’s you!" Quinn Lockwood crossed her arms and leaned slightly against the doorway, her eyes half-lowered with a trace of anger.

The woman froze at Quinn’s voice, nearly stabbing her finger with the scissors.

She seemed a bit flustered, turning to face Quinn, revealing a composed yet somewhat sophisticated face to Quinn’s eyes.

It was Wendy, the new actor who once mocked Quinn for gaining her status through looks and unspoken rules.

Though Wendy is a newcomer, she’s already 27 years old and has yet to gain fame or fans, only landing insignificant supporting roles.

While Quinn Lockwood may have initially risen to fame due to scandals, she’s now a young A-list actress with coveted resources.

Regarding beauty and physique, Wendy considers herself not inferior to Quinn, except she’s a few years older. Why should Quinn be the one admired at the top?

While she has to humble herself and make connections to get even a small supporting role?

Clenching the scissors forcefully, Wendy shoved Quinn’s clothes and accessories onto the ground, resentment instantly flooding her eyes. Googlᴇ search novel-fire.net

"Yes, I’m dissatisfied. Why do you get to be placed on a pedestal as soon as you debut, while I must crawl painstakingly from the lowest level?"

"I can’t stand people like you using underhanded methods to rise. You’re clearly sullied, yet you still act all high and mighty, don’t you find it disgusting?"

Wendy pointed at Quinn, her fingers trembling from anger, her sharp voice piercing like it could break eardrums, her eyes burning with uncontrollable fury, almost wanting to devour Quinn Lockwood.

Taking a deep breath, Quinn Lockwood struggled to suppress the anger within her.

What’s wrong with these people, blaming her for what they desire without pursuing it themselves?

"Hey, who said I had good resources and positions right from my debut?" Quinn stood erect, slightly raising her chin to look at Wendy, eyes slightly narrowed.

"Haven’t you heard about those revolting scandals and spicy rumors about me? Just because I had no skills or fame, the company let those narratives spread; it was the only way to get my name on trending lists."

"I absolutely hate it!

"I want people to remember me for the value and works I bring, not through despicable means."

"So I enrolled in classes, apprenticed to improve my acting, stayed late at the company studying scripts while others went to sleep; even unknown show invites I would accept, as long as it offered a chance to learn and enhance myself, I wouldn’t give up."

Quinn Lockwood’s demeanor was serious and earnest, her pure yet forceful voice ringing through the room, causing some actors who arrived later to fall silent, only able to watch her with admiration and reverence.

Whether Savannah Lowell likes advancing through scandals and gossip, Quinn Lockwood absolutely does not, and would never permit it.

Meanwhile, Elias Sinclair stayed in the private lounge prepared for him by the crew, able to hear the voices coming from the makeup room.

He slowly walked to the door, able to see Quinn Lockwood’s profile from the lounge, and hear her firm rebuttal to Wendy.

Initially perplexed, although the Lowell Family’s business is not as extensive as the Sinclair Group, it still ranks among the most influential global enterprises.

Quinn Lockwood may have concealed her identity in the entertainment industry, but her reputation shouldn’t be this disgraceful.

Now realizing that it’s the company fueling the fire, Elias squinted slightly, his gaze growing deeper.

But as his gaze once more fell upon Quinn’s profile, capturing her resolute yet earnest expression, an unfamiliar feeling surged within, seemingly feeling a growing empathy for her.

"Success doesn’t come easily to anyone. For anything I desire, even if it means exhausting myself completely, I will persevere to the end."

"I will definitely not give up, nor will I resort to abominable methods. I believe only what’s attained through one’s efforts is everlasting."

Quinn Lockwood’s focused expression became increasingly mesmerizing, creating an illusion for those present.