The Billionaire's True Heiress: From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 421

"Wow, that impressive?" Osborn said, playing it cool, though deep down he felt a little disappointed. For kids like Claire, with that kind of family background and every advantage, joining the entertainment industry was just an extra feather in their cap. It was never actually necessary for them. Even if Claire really had a gift for acting, it wasn’t going to be her main thing. No wonder she wasn’t interested at all.

Oakley and Elena were both surprised by how good Claire was on camera. Oakley just shrugged it off, figuring there was no way Claire would be competing with him for parts. Honestly, he seemed to look at her with genuine appreciation.

Elena, on the other hand, was starting to panic. It was bad enough that she wasn’t as young or as pretty as Claire, but now it seemed like she wasn’t as smart either. If they ever ended up rivals, Elena doubted she’d come out on top. And then there was Claire’s backing—Karla and that impressive family. Meanwhile, Elena’s side just saw her as a money-maker. As soon as she wasn’t useful, they’d toss her away without a second thought.

"Oakley, aren’t you even the tiniest bit worried she’ll try to break into the industry and steal your limelight?" Elena said, her tone not as casual as she pretended. "She’s basically royalty around here." Claire was Karla’s niece after all. If Karla was set on pushing Claire forward, Oakley would just have to step aside. Claire might not necessarily snag Oakley’s roles, but it was a real possibility that Oakley would be asked to mentor her or even help her get established. With Karla pulling the strings, there was no easy way to say no.

Oakley didn’t even flinch. "She’s not planning to get into this business. You really don’t need to be so on edge." He shot Elena a look that made it clear he saw right through her attempt to stir up drama. From where he stood, Claire had zero interest in showbiz. She didn’t follow any celebrities, didn’t gush about actors, so why in the world would she want to be one?

Right then, an assistant came over. "Oakley, you’re up for the next scene." This one looked dangerous, so they needed extra prep.

Claire overheard a mention of explosions. Noticing Karla seemed uneasy, she spoke up, "Karla, I’m actually not in a hurry. Why don’t we stay and watch Oakley’s scene before we head out?"

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