The Day I Kissed An Older Man novel Chapter 2158

Melody's gaze turned cold as she saw Stella approaching.

After Stella removed her sunglasses, she moved in to try and hold Melody's hands. However, Melody anticipated her move and subtly sidestepped. Stella missed her target, lunging forward and nearly twisting her ankle, especially with her high heels making her balance precarious.

"Ah!" Stella exclaimed in surprise and pain.

Suddenly, all the crew members gathered around, looking at Stella with concern. Their gaze toward Melody, however, carried a hint of reproach.

"Miss Stella, are you okay? Did you twist your ankle? Seems like our crew is cursed with foot injuries. First, Miss Tracy got her foot pricked by a thumbtack, and now Miss Stella almost twisted her ankle!"

"Hmph. I've said it before that someone here has it in for the other actresses! It's best to quickly replace the female lead, or it'll be one mishap after another. Did you not see how ungrateful she is? Miss Stella was genuinely concerned for her, but she moved aside. Otherwise, why would Miss Stella almost fall?"

The woman speaking adjusted her glasses, eager to incite everyone to drive Melody away.

Stella put on a pitiful expression, making everyone take her side even more.

Melody scoffed inwardly. She had only been in the industry for a month, yet she had already witnessed so many manipulative tactics, all aimed at her. It was truly an eye-opener. Thanks to these crew members, she realized that they were just ordinary colleagues—at best collaborators for a single project—and not likely to become friends.

She did not see the need to explain anything to these people.

Melody forcefully shook off Stella's hands. "I'm sorry, Miss Stella, but I don't recall us being that close. Please, don't involve me in your fake-friends act. Maybe you're used to acting, and it doesn't seem like a big deal to you, but I find it disgusting," Melody remarked coldly.

Stella pretended to be hurt, holding her chest and taking a few steps back. "Melody, how can you say that? I know you're not in a good mood right now, but you shouldn't take it out on me! Come on, explain to everyone that you didn't mean to hurt Miss Tracy. I'm sure everyone will forgive you then."