She had also landed the lead actress role in the film directed by the talented young director, Paul.

Other female celebrities all were envious of Ivy, gossiping about the source of her newfound luck. How could she be noticed by Mr. Wood, be plucked out from her agency, and then even allowed to take control of her destiny?

In reality, Ivy's hidden struggles were unknown to others. They only saw the glamor. During this time, Ivy stayed indoors and canceled all her commercial activities, quietly nursing her wounds alone. She only emerged today for the photoshoot.

Inside the studio, Ivy stood under the spotlight, adorned with the latest high-end jewelry from the latest collection. She professionally posed for the camera.

"A little tilt of the head... Perfect."

"Now, give us a smile."

"Casually run your fingers through your hair and show off the ring on your finger."

Ivy executed the directions flawlessly.

Gale stood in front of the monitor, watching Ivy on screen. She was confident