Chapter 155 How Dare She?
Finished Olivia turned to Amelia, her eyes brimming with mockery. âYou all call me greedy for money. Sure, I am But have you ever scavenged for food in filthy dumpsides? Have you ever been forced to chug twelve boules of beer just to pay your rent? Have you ever worked as a waitress, been harassed by customers, and then had your manager force you to apologize to those âmbags?â
âDo you know what it feels like to hand out flyers in a heavy mascot costume under thirtyâsomething- degree heat, only to be shoved, beaten, and fined by your employer because the costume got dirty? You donât. You know nothing. You came to this big city and immediately found someone to guide and care for you despite your ignorance. But me? If I didnât save myself, who would save me? I just wanted to survive. to live like a human being, with dignity. What did I do wrong?â
Olivia was smiling, yet it felt as if she was crying. âSo, you, favored by fortune, what right do you have to judge someone living in hell?â
Amelia watched Oliviaâs performance, startled.
These lines were clearly written as Penelopeâs enraged outburst after being exposed.
But Olivia delivered them in a calm, almost storytelling tone.
The despair of a broken heart and the feeling of selfâabandonment completely transformed the essence of the lines.
It was Ameliaâs first time acting opposite Olivia, and she had never known Oliviaâs acting skills could be this good.
That was good enough to unsettle her.
At that moment, she felt as if she truly understood what Chris meant when he said Oliviaâs presence utterly overwhelmed him.
âWhy didnât you tell me? I could have helped you,â Amelia steadied herself, striving to give her best performance.
âHelp me?â Olivia laughed, her gaze lingering on Ameliaâs flawless makeup and delicate, pretty face.
âYou took away my lifeline and then blamed me for not telling you in advance? Youâre ridiculous.â
Suddenly, Olivia raised her hand.
Next was the scene where Penelope slapped the female lead.
Amelia was convinced Olivia wouldnât dare truly slap her and had already prepared herself for Jos to scold Olivia.
But in the next second, the crisp sound of a slap rang out as Oliviaâs hand struck Ameliaâs face hard.
Smack!
Ameliaâs head turned sharply to the side from the force of the blow!
The slap was real, and Amelia was utterly stunned!
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The fiery pain on her face was all too real.
In her wildest dreams. Amelia never imagined Olivia would actually slap her so fiercely!
Finished Before she could recover from the shock, Chrisâ figure rushed onto the scene. He shoved Olivia aside and protectively wrapped Amelia in his arms.
âPenelope! Everything that happened to you was your own doing! Donât blame anyone else! Iâve never loved you!â Chris, playing the second male lead, glared furiously at Olivia.
Olivia, staring at the man who was supposed to be Penelopeâs only lifeline, suddenly smiled.
Her bright, flowerâlike smile left Chris completely flustered.
Wait, what am I supposed to do again?
âCut!â Jos exclaimed, exasperated.
Oliviaâs stellar performance was completely ruined by Chris!
Daisy hurried over, looking distressed as she examined Ameliaâs now brightâred cheek. âOlivia went way too far! Look at your poor face!â
Amelia held her cheek, waves of shock surging within her.
It was the first time in her life she had been slapped.
And the one who slapped her was none other than Olivia, the very person she had always toyed with and controlled!
Looking at Oliviaâs composed demeanor, Ameliaâs disbelief was written all over her face.
How dare she?
Yet Josâ next words left Amelia utterly hopeless. âAll departments, get ready. Weâre doing it again!â
Amelia was stunned.
I have to let Olivia slap me again?
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