She Announced Her Love, I Blacklisted Her

Synopsis

On the live broadcast of the Golden Reel Awards, the moment Emily Harper gathered her gown and stepped onto the stage, the entire Eastland entertainment industry seemed to hold its breath. The spotlight hit her face, the one countless magazines had called flawless from every angle. Right now, her cheeks were flushed with excitement. She was rocking a gorgeous dress, and behind her, the big screen was showing her highlight scenes from Into the Abyss. "The winner of the 36th Golden Reel Awards for Best Actress is... Emily Harper!" The presenter drew out the suspense. The applause was thunderous. Emily stood up and hugged the people around her. The camera zoomed in on the front row VIP seats. Richard Evans sat there, expressionless. When Emily looked his way, he gave her a barely noticeable nod. Nobody needed an introduction for him. Richard was the CEO of Starlight Media Group. He practically owned a third of all cinema screenings in the country, and his influence stretched across every major streaming platform. Emily had spent six years clawing her way up from a nameless extra at Silverlake Studios to tonight's spotlight. And for every step she took, it was Richard who paved the way.