The director chimed in with a sneer. "Claire found out we added another brand ambassador and immediately started acting like a diva during the shoot, refusing to cooperate. Now she's brought someone here to trash the set. She has absolutely no sense of professional responsibility! It's outrageous! An actress with no professional ethics like her should be blacklisted by the entire industry!"
The manager arrogantly added, "I'm calling my boss right now to have the company terminate Claire's contract! And we will never work with her again!"
Seeing this, Madeline's agent felt a surge of satisfaction and moved to help her client out of the pool.
Noreen grabbed a heavy shampoo bottle and hurled it in her direction.
It struck the agent, who let out a sharp cry of pain.
"I said, no one helps her!" Noreen's voice was like ice. "However long Claire was in that water, Madeline will be in for double!" She stood guard, blocking anyone from getting near the pool.
Unfortunately, Felix arrived too quickly for Madeline to serve her full time.
Seeing her thrashing in the water, he didn't hesitate for a second. He threw off his jacket and dived in.
Claire, having just changed into dry clothes and warmed up with some hot water in the dressing room, had started to feel better. Worried that Noreen might be in trouble, she had come back to check on her.
She arrived on set just in time to see Felix dive resolutely into the pool to save Madeline.
In that instant, it felt as if she had been plunged back into the icy water herself. A chill swept over her from all directions, making her shudder violently.
She stood frozen to the spot, watching as Felix rescued Madeline. She watched as he pulled her to the side of the pool, wrapping her tightly in his arms.
Claire stared at the scene, unable to utter a single word for a long time. All she felt was cold. Nothing else.
Madeline nestled into Felix's embrace, her voice a pathetic whimper. "Felix, I'm so cold."
"I'll take you to get changed," he said, lifting her into his arms.
As he turned, he saw Claire standing at the entrance to the set. His eyes darkened, and the look he gave her was frigid. It was a look of pure blame, accusing her of causing Madeline's distress.


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