Chapter 255: Chapter 255: You’re Finished, Just You Wait!
Sister Zhao didn’t wait for the director to finish speaking and interrupted directly, "I’ve already heard your conversation. My team didn’t do anything wrong, so firing them is out of the question. I demand you leave immediately and vacate Studio No. 3 for my business associates."
The director was taken aback, realizing the beautiful woman Sister Zhao brought was a businesswoman. No wonder her aura was entirely different from that of actresses lacking depth.
Many actresses come from affluent families; their parents spend heavily on creating the right environment and opportunities, including luxury goods and lessons from renowned teachers in piano and dance.
However, actresses cultivated with money are like vases—they look nice, and their aura seems good. Yet, there is a huge difference between them and truly capable businesswomen.
Sean Vaughn’s music video reached the later stages where the female lead undergoes a transformation from a tender, fresh young flower to a powerful businesswoman, returning once more to Sean Vaughn’s original studio to exude the aura of a strong woman.
However, Susan Heston had a princess syndrome. Playing the young flower was alright in the early parts, but acting as a strong businesswoman later on was too difficult for her. She could only become an arrogant, wild rich girl, which was entirely opposite to what the director envisioned.
Sigh! Sigh! Sigh!
What was he thinking? He couldn’t replace Susan Heston, no matter how much he wished he could.
The director looked at Ivana Monroe with a sense of longing mixed with restraint, a complicated feeling.
The director was lost in thought.
Susan Heston’s sneering voice came: "Oh my! Who do we have here? So it’s the ex-wife my cousin dumped? When did you become a businesswoman?"
"Tsk tsk! Tell us about your business? Did you leverage your shamelessness, lure some old men in Ravenswood, peddle some money and open a night club catering to men? Hehehe..."
The crowd didn’t quite understand, looking at Ivana Monroe in astonishment as they listened to Susan Heston.
However, some people maintained their rationality, like the director.
"What kind of show is Calyx Television? To invite such a person from a nightclub? Isn’t it self-defeating, letting the whole Calyx watch the mockery?"
Moreover, this joke would spread outside the province, even to other provinces watching the mockery of Calyx Television.
That’s absolutely impossible.
There could only be one possibility: Susan Heston had a conflict with this businesswoman, hence she used harsh words to attack her.
Ivana Monroe sneered; what a small world for foes. Even when invited for an interview, she could run into Susan Heston, the cousin of that scumbag Zachary Heston.
Ivana had met Susan several times six years ago; Susan was always a bit odd and sarcastic. At the time, Ivana liked Zachary, so she didn’t pay attention.
Now, Ivana’s only feeling was that Susan and Zachary are the same—both trash, both malicious.
Ivana didn’t get angry because being mad at scum wasn’t worth it.
Sister Zhao got angry, venting for Ivana: "For Sean Vaughn’s female lead in this MV, why choose a woman with such poor quality? Director Arnold, is your budget insufficient?"
Director Arnold: "..."
If he could choose, even with a tight budget, Director Arnold wouldn’t pick Susan Heston.
Even if someone paid to put Susan in the role, her lousy acting skills were unbearable.
It’s just because Susan’s last name is Heston, her family is wealthy, and Isaac Heston is her cousin?
Director Arnold didn’t dare offend Isaac!
Director Arnold grieved in silence.
Susan Heston’s eyes widened. Dammit, dare to call her poorly qualified? Do they not want to survive?
Susan Heston arrogantly said, "What do you mean? Are you calling me badly qualified? Let me tell you, you’re doomed! I will have Calyx Television’s manager fire you. My cousin is Isaac Heston! Just wait!"
Isaac?
Sister Zhao knew the name well. Her face turned pale instantly.
Calyx Television’s executive president is good friends with Isaac, who is highly reputed in the industry and has vast resources. If Isaac decided to back Susan Heston.
Sister Zhao’s hands and feet began to feel cold, losing her composure. Would Calyx Television dismiss her because of Isaac?
Sister Zhao never imagined that at Studio No. 3, she would run into Susan Heston, this jinx.
Ivana frowned, seeing Sister Zhao’s pale face, feeling a bit worried: "Sister Zhao, are you alright?"
Sister Zhao seemed lost: "I’m fine."
Susan noticed Sister Zhao’s expression and laughed smugly, escalating her demands: "As if you’re fine! Now you know fear? Unless you kneel down and apologize to me now. Slap yourself twice, call Ivana a slut, and I’ll forgive your offense against me just now."
This is too much, absolutely an insult!
No one dared to speak; all were afraid of offending Susan Heston.
Director Arnold had some rapport with Sister Zhao. Seeing her being bullied under Susan Heston’s feet, he couldn’t stand watching: "Susie, this isn’t right!"
Susan glared at Director Arnold: "Shut your mouth, okay? I call the shots here; what’s it got to do with you?"
While performing, Susan could only glare blankly, now accustomed to glaring at whoever annoys her.
Director Arnold was silenced, helplessly rubbed his nose, having no better way to help Sister Zhao.
If he had some say, some means, he wouldn’t have to endure Susan’s humiliation here.
Sister Zhao climbed to her current position, having suffered much. She’s heard all sorts of nasty words and borne them, facing Susan Heston’s aggressive manner.
Sister Zhao certainly wasn’t a pushover: "Kneel? I’m afraid you couldn’t bear it and might lose years. Ivana’s a businesswoman I’ve invited; if you offend her, don’t blame me for offending you."
"Want to use Isaac against me? Go ahead! But before then, I am still Calyx Television’s program director, and Studio No. 3 is booked in my time. I ask you all to leave."
Susan’s eyes widened in fury: "Are you crazy? Willing to throw away your job for this Ivana slut? You must be insane."
Sister Zhao ignored Susan and ordered, "Leave! If you won’t, I’ll call security to evict you."
Sister Zhao finished speaking and picked up her phone, dialing the security room’s number.
Director Arnold held Sister Zhao’s hand: "Sister Zhao, are you really going to do this? No regrets?"
Sister Zhao knew well the consequences; Director Arnold feared it was impulsiveness that might get her fired after offending Susan Heston, leading to regret too late.
Sister Zhao shook her head with determination: "In my dictionary, there is no regret."
Director Arnold heard this, sighed, and said, "Alright! You don’t need to call security. I’ll have everyone pack up and vacate Studio No. 3 for your use."
Director Arnold waved, and everyone started packing up.