Chapter 80
80 No Way Back
As soon as she finished speaking, Scarlett turned and started to walk away.
But Stanley suddenly snapped out of his daze, rushing forward to block her path.
“Scarlett, you still haven’t answered my question!”
Luke, worried that Stanley might lose control and do something unforgivable, hurried to step between them and smooth things over.
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“You’re so talented. Honestly, the Joyner family should be proud of you. I’d say you’re the most accomplished person in the entire family.”
Stanley immediately opened his mouth to object–because in the hearts of the Joyner family, Rebecca had always been the best. But Luke firmly pressed down on his hand, warning him to stay quiet. Stanley had no choice but to pretend he hadn’t heard.
Scarlett gave a cold, mocking smile.
“You must be joking. I have nothing to do with the Joyner family.”
She glanced at Colt.
He stepped forward without hesitation, clearly intending to make Luke and Stanley move aside–by force, if
necessary.
Luke’s gut twisted with regret.
He never should’ve spoken so carelessly earlier. He was always reminding himself never to judge people by appearances in the entertainment industry, yet he’d thrown that rule out the window the moment he stepped outside.
He had offended Scarlett. And now that he knew she was the one writing those genius scripts, winning her back would be next to impossible.
“Ms. Joyner, I know you’re still angry at me,” he said quickly. “I’m truly sorry. I didn’t recognize what was right in front of me.”
He lowered himself with as much humility as he could muster.
“Look, Stanley’s career has stalled. If you could just help him out, I guarantee the Joyner family will become a legend in this industry within two years!”
Scarlett found him unbearably noisy.
“I only draw my sword when it’s time to kill someone,” she said flatly.
Luke fell silent.
Damn–this girl had become terrifying.
He almost choked on his own breath. This couldn’t be the same timid Scarlett who used to trail after Stanley
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on set , calling him “brother” like some obedient little sidekick.
He pinched the inside of his wrist.
It hurt .
Not a dream.
Scarlett had really changed. Completely.
Meanwhile, Stanley had finally recovered from the shock. He was starting to accept that Scarlett really was
The Dreamer.
“You leaked your location on purpose today, didn’t you?”
He smoothed out his clothes
lifting his chin to look at her with an arrogant air.
“No wonder all those directors have been passing me over lately. You must’ve said something, huh?”
“You’ve started using threats now? Guess you’ve learned a thing or two .”
Luke stared at him, begging him silently to shut up with every twitch of his face.
But Stanley was as blind as ever. He completely missed the message.
And his tone only grew worse.
“You just wanted me to come groveling, didn’t you? To make yourself feel superior?”
“Well, congratulations. You got what you wanted.”
Scarlett stared at him like he was speaking an alien language..
“Is your entire brain used up coming up with these laughable plot twists?”
Stanley bristled with rage.
“Scarlett, would you just take this seriously!”
“I came here in person! What more do you want from me?”
“What, do you expect me to beg? ”
He was so furious it looked like steam might pour out of his ears.
Scarlett’s calm, indifferent attitude was like she was dancing right on top of his last nerve.
If he didn’t need something from her, he would’ve stormed off already.
“Fine!” he growled through clenched teeth.
He hated this, but for the sake of his career, he had to endure it.
“You want to come back to the Joyner family, right? Want better treatment? Fine.”
“I’ll make you a deal. You write me ten episodes, and I’ll guarantee our parents invite you to dinner tonigh
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Scarlett nearly gagged at the sound of that,
“You want a script? Sure–just like you said. Come back when the sun rises in the west
A vein in Stanley’s temple pulsed violently. “You’re really pushing me! What the hell do you want, then
“I want you to get the hell out of my face,” Scarlett snapped.
She grabbed Colt’s arm and turned away without hesitation.
Colt leaned in and asked quietly, “They’re already crossing the line. Do you want me to…?”
Scarlett waved him off and pulled out her phone.
“He actually reminded me–I’ve been so busy, I forgot to check in with a few of the directors I’m close with
Without another word, she walked away.
That alone exceeded everything Stanley had expected.
He thought she’d seize the opportunity to cozy back up to the Joyner family. He was confident that once he talents were exposed, the family would welcome her back.
To the old Scarlett, that would’ve been the ultimate gift.
But now?
She’d rather stand alone than crawl back to them.
Stanley’s expression darkened. If she thought the Joyner family was that easy to get back into, maybe it wa time to leave her out in the cold a little longer.
Let her learn the hard way .