Chapter 369 Conspiracy

• The whole crew had been led by Chi Mo’s rhythm and really started to wonder if Lan Xue had messed up on purpose before. But Stella Milligan’s words were sharp and solid, and everyone suddenly realized: even if Chi Mo hadn’t made any mistakes, she’d been pressing harder and harder—basically scene-snatching. Their looks toward Chi Mo now carried a deeper meaning. Quite a few people felt ashamed too. They’d been in the business for years, yet a little kid saw straight through the game. Then again, Sunny and Crystal were genius little stars—total prodigies. Thinking that, folks felt balanced again.
• Chi Mo wanted to strangle the little brat in front of her. Her raised smile had gone stiff; her expression was coming apart. Panic flickered in her chest—what if Stella really asked James to replace her? She’d already taken a hit once. She didn’t dare gamble again. So she swallowed her pride, forced a smile, and said, “Stella, sweetie, you misunderstood. I was just guessing. I believe Lan Xue isn’t that kind of person.” “I was a bit rushed while shooting before. I’ll watch it later, okay?”
• Stella planted her hands on her hips and huffed, “If you bully Sister Crystal again, I’m going straight to Uncle James and telling him to kick you off the set!” Chi Mo was fuming inside, but her face could only hold that pasted-on smile. She didn’t dare let out a single extra word.