Substitute Bride and Her Husband Who Disappeared

What on earth!

Vivian was taken aback, quickly clarifying, "Alexander, what I meant was that I wanted to keep distance from you, not..."

"Not what?"

With a sudden, punitive bite on her small earlobe, Alexander's smile grew more manic. "Ah... Isn't it more thrilling, more challenging, with Charlie outside and us in here?"

Pinned tightly against the wall, Vivian was helplessly against Alexander's restraint. All she could do was curse, "Alexander, you're insane!"

"Ah, say it louder!"

Alexander gripped her hair, pressing her face against the wall. Looking at her frightened, yet furious profile, every cell in his body was alight with excitement. "Let's give everyone a show, let Charlie see what we're up to..."

At that moment, Vivian's phone chimed from her bag on the floor. She wanted to pick it up, but Alexander gave her no chance, ignoring the incessant ringing.

Luna called once, twice, but Vivian didn't respond.

Just as she was about to dial a third time, she caught sight of an attractive woman in a lake-blue dress, arm in arm with a middle-aged man, standing before Charlie and Nancy. "Damn it! How did Olivia get here!?"

Quickly stowing her phone, she hurried over.

Nancy eyed Olivia Davis, a smile replacing her initial awkwardness.

Who the hell is this?

Upon seeing "Vivian" smiling at her, Olivia let out a derisive laugh. "Ah...

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collaboration with Rermès back then, would have been the

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youngest pianist in the country."

With a more sarcastic laugh, she continued, "So, after stealing my opportunity, you couldn't even make a name for yourself in the piano world? Resorting to acting is quite a step down." Although Nancy didn't know Olivia, she could tell from the conversation that this was Vivian's rival.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Undeterred, she replied with a smile, "Piano is my profession, acting is my passion. Is it a crime to have a hobby or two?"

With a tighter grip on Charlie's arm and a brighter smile, she added, "After all, I'm not short of money. I do what I like, live as I please. Who can blame me when my husband adores me so?" A faint smile appeared on Charlie's cool lips, clearly pleased with Nancy's response.

Olivia' face felt instantly, glaring at Nancy. "Stop posturing, Vivian! Your piano skills, have hit a wall, you can't break through. That's why you took the risk of this action movie, even at the risk of injuring your hands!"

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Artists, especially musicians, take great care of their hands.

They rarely engage in films or TV series, for fear of injury.

Vivian, the youngest pianist in the country, accepting a role in Director Grant's action movie, caused quite a stir in the industry.

Many shared Olivia Davis' perspective, they just didn't feel the need to mock Vivian about it.

In fact, Vivian had indeed hit a

plateau with her piano playing and had been unable to break through. She thought she could break into the international scene with the advertisement. However, her piano performance in the ad was

lackluster, while Nancy's car stunt

caused a sensation.

So, Vivian decided to ride this wave, hoping to make a breakthrough in showbiz. Even if her piano fell short, she could still earn a fair amount as a top star.

Nancy frowned, finally realizing why Vivian was so desperate for her help.

"Heh..." She laughed, not angry but amused. "What plateau? It's nonexistent. If I could steal your chance back then, I can still outshine you now!"