My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 45:

Undeterred by her lack of active followers, Carrie promptly shared Ruby’s tweet with a personal touch, stating, “I’m dedicating myself to my craft and aspiring to excel as an actress.”

Once the tweet hit the internet, it ignited immediate buzz. Lise’s fervent fans, supplemented by paid commenters, swarmed the post.

They lavished Lise with undue praise while casting disparaging remarks at Carrie. As the conversation expanded, casual observers began to weigh in. They pointed out the glaring disparity in talent between Carrie and Lise and criticized the hollow adoration from Lise’s fans. This shift in the dialogue brought a new angle to the forefront.

“Carrie truly eclipses Lise in acting prowess! How did Lise’s unremarkable performances garner such acclaim? She has never transformed into her characters. It seems fans nowadays follow blindly.”

“Carrie is absolutely breathtaking. Is she really not wearing any makeup? Can’t wait to see more of her work!”

“Carrie effortlessly matches strides with my favorite actor, Stewart, in her scenes. That’s no small feat for a newcomer! Fans of Lise, are you seeing this? Maybe your idol should consider a different career path and leave the spotlight to the true talents.”

“How could the production team of ‘Blazing Sun’ even think of casting Lise as the lead? As someone who adores the original novel, I firmly believe Carrie deserves that role.”

“Could it be that Lise, lacking in talent, demanded a second audition, pushing the director to this decision? Using her connections to secure roles is one thing, but undermining a budding talent like Carrie is crossing a line, isn’t it?”

Carrie scrolled through the comments, a warmth blossoming in her chest. She had trended online before, but the wave of support she witnessed now was unprecedented. Regret tinged her thoughts. Had she devoted herself more diligently to her craft in the past years, perhaps she wouldn’t find herself fighting so hard to prove her worth now.

Thankfully, the discerning eyes of her supporters saw through the veneer of industry politics. Abruptly, the doorbell echoed through her apartment.

Startled, Carrie paused just as Ruby began pounding on the door, her voice laced with urgency. “Carrie, you won’t believe this! The Norris Group’s calling us! Do you think they’re reaching out to hold us accountable?”

Carrie was abruptly awakened, her fury simmering as she flung the covers off and stomped barefoot to the door. Although she had blocked Kristopher’s and Oliver’s numbers, it hadn’t crossed her mind that they would contact Ruby instead. Her rage intensified. The audacity they had to overshadow her, tarnish her reputation, and then deny her a chance to respond was infuriating. With each infuriating thought, her anger surged.

She yanked the door open and snatched the phone from Ruby’s hands. “Hand it over!” Ruby complied without objection, gently offering the phone to Carrie while advising, “Just listen to what they have to say, okay? Try to stay calm.”

Carrie clenched her jaw but remained silent. Alright. Her curiosity got the better of her. After steadying herself with a deep breath, she lifted the phone and said in a cold, cutting tone, “What do you want?”

“Mrs. Norris,” Oliver began politely from the other end. “Mr. Norris is aware of the trending topics. He’s asked me to handle it, so it’ll be resolved shortly and won’t cause you any trouble.”

Carrie stood rigid, momentarily paralyzed by the revelation. She struggled to comprehend that Kristopher was actively working to erase the hashtags targeting her. A fissure seemed to form in the icy shell encasing her heart, causing her to clutch the doorknob even tighter. Her frosty heart showed signs of thawing, if only slightly. Yet, she swiftly suppressed these budding emotions.

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