Chapter 372 Beatrice might not be the most gifted actress, but she knew drama off-screen. Hamish was already weary of her antics. So when she complained, he tersely responded, âMamieâs a star with top-tier acting, and she makes mistakes too. Learn from her, instead of playing the victimâ
Beatrice was fuming at his words, her expression stormy. Yet Hamish noticed Mamieâs deliberate provocations. He sharply told Mamie, âEnough games, Mamie Focus on the jobâ
Mamie smirked, âUnderstood, Hamish.â
Beatrice felt a brief relief, thinking Mamie would back off. But she had underestimated Mamieâs stubborn streak. A simple slap scene went on for twenty retakes, with Mamieâs slap growing harsher each time. Beatriceâs face began to swell, and Mamie showed no signs of holding back.
On a break, a distraught Beatrice confronted Mamie, âWhat did I ever do to you, Mamie, to deserve this?â
Mamie leaned in with a sly smile. âWhat makes you think youâre innocent in my eyes?â
âYou may be a star, but that doesnât give you the right to bully others! I could go to the media,â Beatrice retorted.
Mamie laughed, âAnd tell them what? That Iâm a bully? Thatâs already my brand. you try to expose me, youâll look like youâre just trying to gain fame through me. Be my guestâ
Beatriceâs heart sank. Mamie was right. There were celebrities who seemed immune to scandals, with loyal fans defending their every move. Mamie was one such untouchable icon.
Fighting back tears, Beatrice pleaded, âWhat do you want for this to stop?â
Mamie pondered for a moment. âHow about you leave the show? If not, trust me, I can find countless ways to make your life hellâ
The weight of the decision pressed on Beatrice. Getting a role in Hamishâs project had been a dream come true. As a newcomer, this was her golden ticket, and her peers envied her for it. Walking away would make her the subject of ridicule. But how much more could she endure from Mamie?
Plus, after this show, her value would skyrocket compared to ordinary film school students.
No way sheâs giving up.
Beatrice gritted her teeth, âI wonât quit. I donât believe you can do whatever you want on setâ
âI certainly can. Not just on set, but throughout the whole entertainment industryâ Mamie arrogantly answered, âCanât stand it?
Well, suck it up.â
At this point, the director called for the next take Still no pass.
Even the director started to persuade her, but Mamie didnât let go.
Everyone on set started to sympathize with Beatrice, but no one dared to intervene.
The crew steered clear, unwilling to get involved in the feud. While Beatrice was at a loss about how she angered Mamie, others on set were less sympathetic. They had grown tired of her constant bragging about being Preston Pritchardâs daughter, using her fatherâs name to land roles and then acting as though sheâd eamed her place amongst the stars.
Watching Mamie bring her down a peg or two, many felt a pang of schadenfreude.
Agnes wasnât due on set that day, but someone else was observing the drama unfold Mamie was known for her no-holds-barred approach.
Her ruthlessness was evident during the filming of âCinderellaâ, and now it was clear that her vendetta against Beatrice ran deep.
The observer recalled how Beatrice had plotted against him, attempting to sabotage him with drugs. The plan backfired, and Mamie became the unintended victim. That incident was the likely genesis of Mamieâs animosity. It wasnât just an on-set rivalry, it was personal