The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 358

Citrine beamed at the group, her eyes crinkling with warmth. “You’ve all had my treats and accepted my gifts. While I’m away, I’m counting on you to take good care of Amy for me.”

The crew responded with cheerful laughter. “Of course! You can count on us.”

Someone called out, “Once filming starts, I’ll happily be Amy’s personal assistant—she’ll be in good hands!”

The set was alive with camaraderie and laughter.

Most of the crew were veterans from the filming of *Innocent*, so nearly everyone knew Citrine. But the cast of this new production hadn’t yet realized who she really was.

One of the new actresses, noticing how respectfully the director treated Citrine, whispered to a crew member, “Who is she? Why does everyone act like they’re old friends?”

The crew member grinned. “You haven’t heard? That’s Obsidian—she’s a friend of our leading lady, Amelia.”

The actress’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Wait, that’s Obsidian? She’s so young—and gorgeous!”

With a face like that, she thought, Obsidian could easily outshine any star in the business. She could have made it on looks alone, but instead, her reputation was built on pure talent.

Seeing the actress’s amazement, the crew member clapped her on the shoulder. “Trust me, I was even more shocked when I found out.”

She gazed at Citrine with open envy. “I’d kill for a friendship like Obsidian and Amelia’s. Obsidian became famous, and her first project starred Amelia as the lead. Now she’s written a new show, and again, the role was tailored just for Amelia. It’s straight out of a fairy tale—I can’t help but be jealous.”

The actress listened, awestruck and a little wistful.

She pulled out her phone and began typing a message to her best friend, eager to share the story of Amelia and Citrine.

*Bestie, you need to start writing novels. When you hit it big, promise me you’ll cast me as your leading lady, okay?*

The reply came back almost instantly: *You must be out of your mind!*