Heartstrings on Fire novel Chapter 86

After confirming over and over again that Agnes would be the leading lady in "the Magical Romance of Cinderella", Beatrice’s face turned sour as hell.

When the kick-off ceremony ended, the crew led everyone on a tour of the shooting site.

When Agnes was alone in the lounge, Beatrice seized the opportunity to walk over and said, "Agnes, did you sleep with the director or get into some shady business with some big-shot investor? I can't believe you could stoop so low. You’re despicable."

Agnes retorted, "Beatrice, can you not be such a venomous snake? You're still young, don't always have the word 'despicable' on the tip of your tongue."

"Agnes, you're not one to give me a lecture. How else could you have landed the lead role if not for some underhanded tactics?"

Agnes replied, "Same as you, I got it through auditions."

"You think I'd buy that? You're not even from an acting background. Besides your body, what else could you possibly offer?"

Agnes responded coldly, "If you think I've had an illicit affair with the director, go ahead and blow the whistle, as long as you have proof."

Beatrice snorted, "You think I'm stupid? If I expose the director, where does that leave my acting career? But Agnes, I really admire you, even Director Zoe's old age doesn't faze you. Dad would blow a fuse if he knew."

"Director Zoe, you're here." Agnes stood up straight, looking behind Beatrice.

Beatrice stiffened; her face turned ashen. She turned her head toward the door, but there was no one there.

Beatrice was furious. She turned back to see a smirk on Agnes' face, "Agnes, you tricked me."

"What, you were hoping he was really here?"

Beatrice was quivering with rage.

Agnes said calmly, "Don't talk behind people's backs. If you have the guts, say it to their faces. That's my advice to you as your elder sister."

With that, Agnes left the lounge.

Beatrice was fuming. Every time she argued with Agnes, she never seemed to come out on top. Agnes seemed gentle, but she was cunning deep down.