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For six years, I'd been secretly married to Ryan Cooper, the superstar actor. The industry mocked me relentlessly—calling me a clingy, shameless manager who couldn't let go. Ryan never defended me, never corrected the rumors. At the wrap party for his new show, someone humiliated me in front of everyone. "Some people just don't know where they belong," they sneered. "Ryan and Olivia are official, yet you're still here, getting in the way." Ryan didn't even glance up from flirting with Olivia. He just smirked and said, "Emma, know your place." In my last life, I lost it. I pulled out my phone and flashed our wedding photo, but Ryan's cold stare cut me deeper than any words. "Are you crazy?" he hissed. To protect Olivia's "pure" image, he smeared me online as a delusional stalker. The industry blacklisted me, and when a deranged fan killed me, Ryan was at a gala with Olivia. Only in death did I realize—I was just his first discard. Now, with a second chance, I met his indifferent gaze and swirled my drink. "You're right, Mr. Cooper. I didn't know my place. By the way, I've emailed you my resignation. Starting tomorrow, I'm done—no more being your manager."