Ariana didn't expect Izabella to talk back, and her face turned sour.
"What's wrong with you!"
"What's wrong with me?" Izabella stepped aside, crossed her arms, and stared at her. "You're such a nosy parker. If a garbage truck passes by, would you chase after it to taste the smell?"
"Izabella, don't get cocky here. Just don't forget your lines when you go on stage."
Izabella had a slight doubt in her mind. When did she forget her lines during their last performance?
She didn't overthink about it, just glanced at Ariana and walked away. Ariana clenched her teeth in anger.
"How to easily get rid of trouble around you? When someone wants to punch you, dodge it without fighting back. That way, the other person will look like a clumsy fool."
The competition was broadcasted live and then edited for the official airing.
At 9:20, the actors were in place. The host gave a brief introduction, and the recording began.
Izabella's group got the "4" slot.
She watched the performances on the big screen backstage. Each artist performed well, and the mentors gave high praise.
Izabella subconsciously followed the camera to look at Casey. He was completely different from when they were alone. He was like a fierce wolf, ready to pounce on his prey.
The first three groups finished performing at almost 11:15. The mentors called for a break, discussing whether to have lunch first.
The mentors turned off their microphones temporarily, but the live camera kept rolling. Casey didn't face the camera, but his lip movements revealed what he was saying.
"No, we have to watch the next group."
So, the recording continued.
Ever since the recording started, Izabella hadn't looked at the camera. She closed her eyes and adjusted her emotions. On the other hand, Ariana put down her script and mocked Izabella.
"Some people have no talent and don't work hard. Such a waste of time."
Izabella opened her eyes, not knowing what she was thinking.
"Let's go, Ariana," Harper called her.
"Coming." Ariana followed, looking disdainful.
Izabella's character, Danielle, had to wait a bit before going on stage. It must be said that Harper and Ariana's acting was excellent, portraying the sweetness and love between their characters.
Izabella glanced at the mentors and saw Casey yawning secretly. She couldn't help but smile, her indifferent eyes softening.
The stage lights dimmed, and it was time for Izabella to enter. In the quiet stage, the sound of high heels clicking on the ground could be clearly heard, attracting everyone's attention.
As a beam of light fell, the stage lights brightened. Izabella walked slowly towards Harper, her eyes captivating.
Surprise flashed in Harper's eyes. Stunned for two seconds, he heard Izabella ask: "Bro, am I pretty?"
The Izabella in front of him was a completely different person compared to when they practiced together a few days ago.
At that moment, he was immersed in the play and saw her as Danielle, the woman who had eyes only for Federic.
"Bro, am I pretty?" Danielle asked sweetly, carefully looking at the man in front of her, and walked up to him, her long legs peeking out from under her skirt.
Her plain dress made her look like a budding white rose, incredibly beautiful.
Not only did Harper's breath hitch but the audience's eyes were also glued to the petite and sexy figure on stage.
Ariana's fans had just been mocking Izabella, but now they were all dumbfounded.
She had only said two lines, and this was Izabella?
Eighty percent of the audience came to watch her make a fool of herself.
Izabella had always left a bad impression. She was a bad actress, looked vulgar, liked to stir up scandals with male artists, and even admitted on social media that she had seduced directors and used casting couch tactics to get scripts.
If there were any unique artists in the entertainment industry, one of them was Izabella. She had no fans. Nearly six million followers on Instagram were all haters, who sent her so many private messages that she couldn't read them all in a month.
But now, Izabella was like a diamond cleaned of dust, shining in her rightful place, attracting everyone.
"Just a vase," someone in the audience suddenly blurted out, interrupting everyone's thoughts.
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