HEIRESS REBORN: MARRYING HER EX-FIANCÉ-Chapter 51: Silent complaints

’’This is beyond stunning!’’

’’Oh wow!’’

’’~How beautiful.’’

Just like Arabella had promised on the trending news, the anticipated birthday banquet of hers is being broadcasted on different social media platforms.

’’Everywhere is shining and screams money!’’

’’Our Bella really outdid herself to have planned this.’’

’’These people are lucky to see her live physically. How I wish I was them for a second.’’

’’A second, you’re joking! If I had the chance, I would fill myself up with the fine wine and food.’’

’’Same! The food looks so exquisite and like those from expensive restaurants!’’

’’The rumors must be true!’’

’’Our dear bella’s family is definitely different our average families.’’

’’She still behaves humble and kind to others despite her noble background.’’

’’Who knows if she wears a mask to others? One can’t trust the true faces of actress and idols.’’

On the live broadcast, fans praised and admired their dear actress, and the passerby non-fans, out of curiosity and haters with ill-intentions watched the live broadcast to know what the hype was all about the birthday banquet.

Crystal chandeliers cast warm, golden light across the grand hall, and the air was filled with the soft hum of music from a live string quartet. Tables adorned with towering floral arrangements and glittering gold accents lined the space, each one meticulously set for the evening. The guests in dazzling attire, their laughter and polite chatter echoed under the high, vaulted ceilings.

’’This banquet is just like those award events.’’

’’It’s screaming money!’’

’’The actress also seemed like a lady from those high-end families.’’

’’Yeah, the way she dresses and composes herself is no joke.’’

’’She’s like those princesses from ancient dramas.’’

Of course as the main character of the birthday banquet, Arabella couldn’t miss the criticisms from the passerby non-fans and haters.

’’Did anyone see Bella’s gown? She’s wearing a dress from brand blooms.’’

’’Oh yeah, she’s one of their ambassadors.’’

’’Her jewelry is rumored to be from another luxury brand.’’

’’Who knows if she rented them? Actresses like her tend to do that a lot.’’

’’Hey to the person upstairs, our bella is from a noble background. She doesn’t need a rent gown or jewelry from anyone!’’

’’Yeah! You haters are just jealous of our bella!’’

’’They must be fans of other actresses!’’

’’Stop being envious of our bella!’’

’’Bella has never repeated a dress. She has always presented herself with dresses and jewerly from many reputable and positive luxury brands.

’’Don’t compare our bella to other actresses!’’

As Arabella’s name was mentioned, the other anticipated person; another main character of the birthday banquet was mentioned in the broadcast alongside.

’’Has anyone seen our bella’s rumored cousin?’’

’’No. Our bella hasn’t mentioned her arrival yet.’’

’’Hahaha, she must have chickened out.’’

’’I heard she’s rude and arrogant because she’s a spoiled young miss.’’

’’Eww! Our bella is from the same family yet she doesn’t behave that way!’’

’’That cousin of hers shouldn’t come to the banquet at all. She would only dampen the beauty of our beautiful bella.’’

’’I heard those pictures online don’t belong to her.’’

’’I wonder if she’ll come?’’

’’She must come! Our dear bella took out of her precious busy time to invite her!"

’’This rumored cousin is a person of her own rights though. Who knows if she has something more important?’’

’’I thought the same too.’’

’’She and Bella are cousins like sisters. What else is more important than celebrating a birthday of her family?!’’

Of course, as a subject of the whole situation, Ayana’s identity couldn’t avoid the social media users adding more black water to her bad reputation.

Meanwhile, as the main character, Arabella was entertaining the guests with a flawless smile. Her deep crimson attire, a perfect image of her striking allure with undeniable elegance.

"Such an attention-seeking whore."

The words came from a lady in a lemon-yellow gown, glaring at the obvious crowd and her lips curling in disdain as she lowered her glass of unfinished wine.

"Be careful of what you say!" Her companion in a soft blue gown whispered urgently, darting anxious glances toward the celebrant and the guests who circled her. "If anyone hears you, we might be in trouble!"

"What? Let them hear and chase me out of here. Is it not the truth?" The woman in lemon retorted almost loudly. "Just look at her basking in attention like she’s royalty. It’s sickening."

’’Be—’’

’’If not for her scheming tricks, my movie wouldn’t have had that poor result.’’ She bit her glossy lower lip and eyes narrowed with hostility. "Just because of her powerful background, we—who’ve worked hard to get here—have to sit back and watch someone like her get everything handed to her on a silver platter. She doesn’t deserve it!" Her voice rose a bit at the end, and attracted some curious glances.

’’.....’’ However, unlike before, her companion said nothing in response to her words.

Those words were indeed the truth.

As people from the same entertainment company as Arabella, they knew and understood more than anyone else who the resources and support were given to in the company.

Although their managers have lodged complaints to CEO, nothing had changed over the years. Even if there was little improvement, it wouldn’t take long before the company goes back to giving their unfair share of resources.

The managing director was also the father of the said Actress.

Managers who lodged complaints to CEO had also disappeared from the company as though they were not employed in the company.

Each of them had left behind their letters of resignation.

Though nothing had been said, everyone inwardly understood the reason for their decisions. They had also realized that the CEO might not necessarily hold the deciding power in the company.

If they, as actors, singers, and idols, wanted to get resources, they needed to please and flatter Arabella for her powerful background as the daughter of the managing director.

"You should still calm down, Bebe." The companion’s voice was soft, almost pleading as she placed a hand on the irritated Bebe’s arm.

’’Don’t tell me to calm down, Kate!’’

’’Then do you want to be humiliated and chased out here? This banquet is also broadcasted live, Bebe.’’ As expected, her words cut through Bebe’s anger, and the look of realization flickered across her face.

"...!" Bebe’s eyes flashed with silent indignation and only pursed her lips in silence. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Kate inwardly sighed in relief when she saw that her words were deeply understood. Their reputation in the entertainment industry was also at risk here.

Arabella was someone that they could never offend during their career. As someone in the entertainment industry, and old enough to see the black waters, Kate was also aware of the families with unimaginable wealth and power.

Arabella’s family was one of them.

Some of these families even supported rookie actresses and idols. Of course, with disgusting conditions that could only support the actresses through the backdoor—in a way like Arabella.

The entertainment world was a playground for these families. The hard work and ambition of artists meant little in comparison to the privilege that came from growing up with a silver spoon. For them, a simple bribe could the entire entertainment industry bow to their will, with people willing to do anything to maintain their careers, like tamed animals performing in circuses.

’...I’m also infuriated, Bebe.’ Kate glanced at the obvious crowd, her gaze lingering on the middle woman’s flawless beauty. She recognized the luxury brands of the gown and jewelry Arabella wore—exclusive designs that Kate could only dream of advertising.

The brands she had advertised for couldn’t compare to one percent of those luxury brands. Although she knew that Arabella’s powerful background could afford such brands, Kate couldn’t help but think that she also was a perfect image for them.

In the end, everything was down to the company’s decision which was in the hands of Arabella’s father; the managing director.

’I’m not the only infuriated one.’ Kate glanced around, her eyes sweeping over the other guests—actresses, singers, and idols, many of whom she recognized from both her company and others.

They were all in the same boat as her, silently resentful of Arabella’s underhanded methods to draw attention to herself, especially for something as trivial as a birthday banquet. Arabella’s calculated tactics had overshadowed the hard work of many, including herself and Bebe’s.

And yet, none of them would dare voice their displeasure directly to Arabella.

First of, they couldn’t afford to offend her. Their career could just end with a word from her.

Secondly, Arabella’s birthday banquet had its benefits. It offered access to rich investors and powerful families that could open doors for the struggling newcomers in the entertainment industry—if they were willing to pay the price.

"Why the long face, Kate?" A familiar voice interrupted her thoughts. "Are you feeling unwell?"

Kate blinked, momentarily startled before she turned to see her friend on the side, looking at her with concern.

It seemed her face had betrayed her true thoughts. That was not good with the live broadcast.

She couldn’t allow her fans to see her inner struggles.

’’Eve.’’