Twisted Ties of Love
Chapter 471

Vivian was jokingly speaking as if she had a close relationship with Izabella, but those present didn't quite buy it.

If they were good friends, and she sent a message or made a call to Izabella, how could she possibly not have responded or answered?

Vivian's fans and some bystanders couldn't help but feel sorry for her, calling her "naive and sweet."

Leveraging this image, Vivian successfully converted many people from bystanders into her own fans.

Others might not know the truth, but did the people in the film crew still not know? Izabella had always been a kind and warm person on the set. She might seem aloof on the surface, but she was always warm hearted, and the staff loved her.

Especially when Brad discovered that Izabella was the executive director of the Maple Group, he instantly became an obsessed fan.

Vivian's comment dripped with acidic sarcasm, leaving one couldn't help but wonder about the hidden tensions beneath the surface.

Garen, the lead actor of Blood Ties, furrowed his brows, taking the microphone to explain, "Izabella had requested leave in advance with the production team, and she will join us for the promotion in R City in a couple of days. Also, let me clarify that Izabella has never acted like a diva, and she always responds to messages and calls. So, Vivian, are you sure you didn't get the wrong number?"

Such on-the-spot confrontations were rare, and Vivian didn't anticipated that Garen would speak for Izabella.

She stood on the stage, feeling utterly flustered and embarrassed.

No matter how she tried to explain, Garen had a counterargument. Luckily, the host stepped in to defuse the situation, turning the page on the whole incident.

But after the show, Vivian wore a dejected expression, saying, "I didn't mean it."

Even Garen, who was usually known for his good temper, couldn't hide his disgust. He couldn't help but directly refute her words on stage, and in Brad's presence, she was even less likely to receive a warm reception.

"Vivian, have you gotten too deep into your role and haven't snapped out of it? We asked you to play a bitch on the show, but that doesn't mean you should take it to your real life. Instead of learning the good stuff, you've chosen to emulate the bad. You're behaving worse than any drama queen!"

Brad's words were harsh, but as they were aimed at Vivian, the audience couldn't help but chuckle.

"Mr. York"

"Enough, don't call me. Keep your distance, there are cameras everywhere. I don't want any scandalous rumors."

Upon hearing this, Garen and Bruce, the other male lead, subtly distanced themselves from Vivian.

Vivian was deeply humiliated, and her eyes welled up with tears this time.

Brad scoffed, wearing a sarcastic smile on his face. "Vivian, don't think I'm unaware of your intentions. Your blockbuster movie got overshadowed by Izabella's low-budget movie, and you are labeled as a box- office poison. You want to outshine Izabella, but let me tell you, you'll never achieve that in this lifetime. Leave your cunning plans behind. When Izabella was cast as the second lead, you made snide remarks on Twitter. Maybe you thought you could get away with it because of some connections you have, but you went too far. From now on, you're no longer part of the promotional team. Take some time to reflect on your actions."

Vivian stepped back, her eyes burning with defiance.

Why was Izabella so successful? How did she manage to capture so many hearts with her acting? How did she surpass Kristin, who was undeniably more skilled? How could she collaborate with the movie king, Casey, in a low-budget movie that broke the box office record with six hundred thousand tickets sold, while her own film, "Lost in Lumina", was still struggling to break even and facing ridicule?

Just when her fans were beginning to support her once more, Brad wanted to remove her from the team because of Izabella.

Why should she accept this?

"Because Izabella is a better actress than you. She doesn't waste her time on petty fights. Instead of hatching cunning schemes, you should focus on self-improvement."

Vivian paused, stunned as she looked up at Brad, realizing he had unintentionally exposed his true thoughts.

Before leaving, Brad warned her, "You do remember what happened to Ariana and Kristin, right? Behave yourself. It's for your own good."

Vivian clenched her fists. If she was going to do something, she would give it her all.

If it hadn't been for Izabella's movie being released at the same time, "Lost in Lumina" wouldn't have flopped so badly, and she wouldn't have faced criticism and mockery.

An artist's value was not only determined by their work, but also by the endorsements they received, which could elevate their worth. Now, she had an opportunity to surpass Izabella.

A top luxury brand from overseas decided to seek a spokesperson in Downstar, and had recently approached her.

Initially, they considered signing Izabella, but she didn't align with their brand image. So, they had extended an olive branch to her instead.

Why would anyone refuse an offer from this brand? Since the brand didn't want Izabella, it was seemingly Izabella's fault, perhaps because the brand didn't value her.

And now, she intentionally spread the news that Izabella had been in talks with a luxury brand, which would definitely catch the public's attention.

As the public was curious and speculating, the brand would officially announce her as their spokesperson, which would definitely be a strong blow to Izabella.

Going from the heights of heaven to the depths of the mud was more unbearable than being born directly in the mud.

So what if Izabella was a box-office champion? In terms of commercial value, she couldn't compare to Vivian.

As expected, the things Vivian said on stage have become a trending topic and reached Izabella's ears.