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On our wedding anniversary, my husband Joseph Lane—Hollywood's reigning Best Actor—brought home his childhood sweetheart, Lily, fresh off her Best Actress victory. Innocent and fragile, she played the damsel act to perfection. Clinging to Joseph, she sobbed about being pressured and exploited by powerful industry figures. Moments later, Joseph called. "Don't come home tonight. Lily's too distraught to be left alone." In the background, Lily sniffled and whimpered in a trembling tone. "Joseph... it hurts so much." They had no idea who truly stood by my side. As soon as the call ended, Patrick Hayes—the most powerful tycoon in showbiz—pulled me into his arms and nuzzled my ear gently. His finger hovered over the top-trending hashtag on his phone as he purred seductively, "Baby, the blacklist is locked in. Want to watch them crumble tonight?"