Chapter 271 A Dramatic Beginning

• Simone regarded Andrew with a look of indifference. "Your talent for manipulation surpasses your directorial skills. What do you mean by not letting her go? What do you mean I've been stealing her opportunities? What's even more amusing is, according to you, I'm the one stealing her spot on this show."
• Her barrage of counter-questions left him feeling somewhat deflated. Nevertheless, he retorted with a stern expression, "Isn't it the truth? We're not asking you to be best friends with Jo; we just want you to stop undermining her. We're all part of the same show, can't we be civil and get along?"
• A sarcastic smile played on Simone's lips. "No. I had initially decided to let bygones be bygones, thinking that since we've cut ties, there's no need to dredge up the past. A clear conscience needs no defense, but you insist on stirring up trouble. Why don't we let everyone judge? Is it me who's stealing her opportunities, or is it her who sent you all to steal mine? Are you my blood brother, or are you her blood brother? Why did I cut ties with all of you and extricate myself from this self-pitying mess?"