Chapter 836

She let out a long, slow breath. It was all a misunderstanding. That startled me.

As for Isabella, who the others had ignored, she stood there like a fool in a daze.

Anyone could see the shock in her eyes. I’m so stupid. Never would I have guessed that Rosalind was Ashlyn’s apprentice! No one in showbiz is dumb.

The gears in her head spun quickly, and it took a while for her to squeeze out a stiff smile. “Mrs. Nolan, Ms. Webber, Ms. Nolan… You guys really… I was a fool for being ignorant earlier, and I said something inappropriate.”

“Oh? What did you say, Ms. Rayner? Why do I not have any recollection of such a thing?” Ashlyn raised her eyebrows, her delicate and attractive face showing a hint of mockery.

It was clear that she was asking Isabella to repeat what the latter had done and said!

Isabella’s face instantly paled.

How can a popular actress like me expose my shortcomings on such an occasion where big shots of the industry have gathered? And reveal my filthy thoughts from before? It won’t be as easy as embarrassing myself. How am I going to mingle in this industry in the future?

She stood there with a pale face, feeling a chill rising from the soles of her feet. The rumors are true.

Ashlyn is not one to be trifled with!

Just then, the judging committee of the Golden Ox Awards walked up the stage and took their seats.

Two hosts, a man and a woman, also took the stage.

As the event was broadcast live, not only was it covered by TV stations but also by major streaming websites.

Those fans who could not attend the event were all glued to their screens on various broadcasting platforms, and upon seeing their favorite actors or celebrities, they squealed in excitement.

Comments continuously flooded the screen.

Isabella secretly heaved a sigh of relief when she noticed the director instructing the cameramen, including the on-site staff, to prepare for the live broadcast.

She was about to return to her seat when Ashlyn’s cold voice came from behind her. “Ms. Rayner, didn’t you say something wrong? Don’t you need to apologize for that?”

Isabella stiffened as though someone had poured cold water over her, and the foot she had just lifted was now rooted to the spot. She looked at Ashlyn in disbelief. “The live broadcast is starting soon…

Ms. Berry.”

The latter scoffed, “Are you implying that I’m delaying the Golden Ox Awards?”

“That’s not it, Mrs. Nolan… I’m just afraid that the awards show would interrupt you.”

Isabella was rambling incoherently. She had no idea what she was saying.

Her heavily made-up face was deathly pale, and under the light, she looked like a special effects actress out of a horror movie.

“I don’t want to waste time talking nonsense with you here, Ms. Rayner.”

Ashlyn let out a low chuckle. Her exquisite face appeared to be glowing as she looked at Isabella elegantly and graciously. “I advise you to be mindful of your words and think before you act when you are a part of showbiz. I’ll let you off this time, but I hope you remember what I said in the future.”

With that, she turned around, walked to Naomi’s side, took the young girl’s hand, and sat down on the seat.

Isabella felt utterly embarrassed.

A myriad of emotions flickered across her face.

She lowered her head gloomily and went to her seat.

For quite some time, she thought that the people around her were still laughing at her.

However, the reality was that everyone’s eyes had turned to the center of the stage.

The awards ceremony was exceptionally lively, with awards being claimed one after another by various film and television personnel.

Some were thrilled while others were dejected.

Almost everyone held their breath when the Best New Artist Award was announced.

Naomi was a little nervous. It was her first movie, after all, so she naturally hoped to get some recognition.

The male host stepped onto the stage and said loudly, “Dear honored guests, it’s time to give away this year’s Best New Artist Award in the film category. The Best New Artist Award for the television category was taken away by Felicity Leigh just now. Who will take home the award for the film category?”