Nevertheless, I'll not shy away from standing up for myself
“Really? Alright, let's put this issue aside for now.” Steven had no intention to pursue the matter. Though he was clueless about the history between Megan and Jacinta, he could tell that the latter was here to make a scene.
Since she had caused him to lose face, he would not stand by her.
Jacinta was unwilling to give up, as she had yet to see Megan being reprimanded. With a pitiful face, she said in a frail voice, “Mr. Hayes, but...”
However, Steven wasn't a soft-hearted man.
With an impatient look, he waved his hand dismissively. “Call someone to pick you up. That's
all for today. All of you may leave now.”
In a daze, the actors and the crew exchanged glances. Seeing that Steven had left, they checked on Jacinta for a short while before leaving the hotel.
Never had she thought that none of them fell for her scheme. Enraged, the woman swiped everything off the table to vent her anger. She then stood up, enduring the pain in her ankle.
“Megan, stop right there!”
The woman's bellow stopped Megan in her tracks as she ambled toward the entrance. Beside her stood Francesca, who was now distracted from their conversation. The two glanced at Jacinta simultaneously.
Her arrogant attitude was nowhere to be seen.
“You can't hide your true colors anymore, can you?” Megan was appeased while watching her limp toward them like a disabled person.
“Are you happy now?” Jacinta was observant enough to catch a glimpse of disdain in Megan's gaze. Clenching her fists, she grumbled through gritted teeth, “Do you really think that the reporters will let you off like Mr. Hayes did?”
Megan chuckled at her words. With her arms folded, an impish grin spread across her face as she teased, “It looks like you can't wait to see me make a fool of myself. I don't know if the reporters will leave me alone, but I'm sure that you certainly won't let me off the hook.”
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