Chapter 502

• Madam Cooper carried herself with grace and confidence as she spoke, her tone calm yet firm. “Miss Liza isn’t even a professional actress. She only attended the audition on a whim, just to see how it would go. She never had any serious intentions of taking the role.”
• She paused briefly before continuing, her voice filled with quiet authority. “As for Joan… the decision had already been made long ago. The role was meant for her from the beginning—the audition was just a formality. The only reason she struggled with her lines was because of her packed schedule. But rest assured, once filming starts, she’ll be fully prepared.”
• Joan, who had been on the verge of breaking down moments ago, quickly composed herself. She wiped away her tears and nodded, her voice laced with a mix of vulnerability and righteousness. “My mother is right. Miss Liza was well aware that this role had already been assigned to me. We had an understanding… I really don’t know how things became so complicated.”