"What do you mean?" Annie pressured the man for an explanation.
"Miss, this is the pre-screening for the top actor, Lin Sheng's, film. Everyone present is an important personality in film and television. Please excuse me for being direct, but who do you think you are?" the man asked straightforwardly.
"Fine. My identity might not be anything important. But, what about her?" Annie said as she pointed to Chen Xingyan, "Is she anyone important?"
"Of course she is. She is here on behalf of Lin Sheng's good friend, Tangning. Since she is here on behalf of Tangning, then she is naturally a special guest. If you don't return the seat to Miss Chen right now, I will need to call security."
Annie glared at Chen Xingyan, but she had no choice but to get up out of her seat, "No wonder...I see you've caught yourself a big fish. But, if Tangning is truly good to you, why isn't she helping you clarify your scandal and why isn't she helping you secure some opportunities?"
"Actually, this seat was originally Miss Annie's, but after Miss Chen said that she'd attend, we gave the seat to her," the security explained politely. "This shows how good Miss Tang treats Miss Chen."
So...
...the seat originally belonged to Annie...
Yet, Tangning stole the seat from her directly!
She was obviously getting revenge!
Tangning was helping Chen Xingyan get revenge.
Chen Xingyan was also stunned by this realization. She never imagined that this was all a part of Tangning's plan. It turned out, this was Tangning's motive for attending the pre-screening.
"Then where should I sit?" Annie asked as she held back her anger, "You're not going to make me sit on the floor, are you?"
"If you want to, you are welcome to do that. But, we do have standing platforms at the front and back of the theater. You can give them a try."
"You guys have gone too far with your bullying!" Annie yelled.
"I'm sorry, but our organizers admit that they are bullying you," the security smirked, "If Miss Annie can't handle it, you are welcome to leave."
Annie's hands gripped tightly to her bag until they turned white.
She had already signed with a new company and made a connection with President Wang. Yet, when it came to facing the actual entertainment industry, all President Wang could do was watch as she got bullied. He was of no help at all.
"I...I won't just leave like this."
"Then, help yourself..." the security smiled before leaning over and saying to Chen Xingyan, "Miss Chen, if you need anything, let me know. I will do my best to help you."
"Thank you, I'm fine for now," Chen Xingyan felt good; this was how it felt to steal something from someone. It felt especially good because the opponent was Annie.
"OK, I'll retreat then." After speaking, he turned around to leave. But, before he started walking away, he said to Annie, "Everyone here comes from an important background. I'm sure Miss Annie won't be so stupid as to block the view for other people. Don't blame me for not warning you about this. If you offend other important people, your fate may not be as simple as having your seat stolen. Dealing with you is as simple as squishing an ant for them."
Annie boiled in anger, but all she could do was look at President Wang. Unfortunately, President Wang was just a newcomer in the industry and he had no power in Lin Sheng's territory.
So, no one cared about her as she retreated to the back of the theater.
Everyone had a seat, except for her!
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