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Chapter 2024

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Amanda briefly looked at her feed before asking, “Has Triss made some enemies lately?”

Isabel answered, “I don’t think so.”

Ever since that one time several years ago when her career was derailed because she refused the advance of a certain businessman, she had been very cautious. Now that her career was finally looking up again, she would not act rashly.

Amanda speculated. “Then this means that somebody is running a smear campaign on her.”

Isabel frowned.

The entertainment industry may seem glamorous on the outside, but anyone in the know would tell you that it was very treacherous and one had to watch their back at all times. Even though Triss was never one to stir conflict, someone must be envious of her success and wanted to ruin her.

"Let her management team deal with it, don’t worry about it.” Amanda advised kindly.

Isabel did not respond. She went to the chat group between her, Triss, and Ramona.

The group was usually very quiet, so there was not much ac
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