My coldhearted ex demands a remarriage

Chapter 20:

Her silence spoke volumes of her remorse.

Ruby, observing Carrie’s genuine remorse, took a moment to light a cigarette.

She gracefully crossed her legs, her face etched with disappointment, and continued, “I had such high expectations for you.

With your enchanting looks and natural flair for acting, it would have been a disgrace for you not to reach stardom.

Yet, what path did you choose?

Before you had even landed a single role, before your name graced any marquee, you were ready to abandon it all for love.

Did you ever stop to consider the challenges of entering a wealthy family through marriage? It could have worked out if he had married you, but now…”

As Ruby spoke, Carrie’s eyelashes trembled, her face drained of color.

Ruby halted, her gaze sweeping disdainfully over the cramped, modest hotel room.

She continued, “Remember Lise Nash? The one who snatched your role away? She may not have your beauty or your talent, yet she persisted.

Even with a high-profile partner like Mr. Norris, she never let up.

In just a couple of years, she’s climbed to the top, picking scripts from TV dramas and films as she pleases.

You were on such a promising path.

Had you persevered, you could have outshined her in fame by now.”noveldrama

Carrie felt a sharp twinge of pain in her heart as Ruby brought up Lise and Kristopher.

She cast her gaze downward, releasing the cloth she had gripped tightly, and whispered in a tone tinged with newfound wisdom, “Ruby, you’re right. I was hopelessly in love once, but I’ve seen the light. My career deserves my full attention. Please, let’s put my past mistakes behind us. I’m ready to embrace your advice and commit fully to acting.”

“What if love blinds you once more?” Ruby posed the question.

She had come here because she cared, though her pride masked her concern.

Carrie, far from naive, lifted her hand in a solemn vow. “I swear, it won’t happen again!”

Ruby allowed a slight smirk to play upon her lips and chose to let the conversation end there.

Ruby spent several hours in Carrie’s hotel room, putting her through paces in various roles.

Realizing Carrie’s talent remained intact, she breathed a sigh of relief and started to meticulously craft a strategy for her return to the spotlight.

Upon departing, Ruby imparted a piece of strategic advice. “With your beauty and talent, you shouldn’t settle for lesser roles even as you re-enter the scene. But remember, you’re embarking on a new journey without a renowned name, so leading roles won’t come knocking just yet. I’ll seek out auditions for you, even if it’s in smaller productions. Focus on refining your skills—don’t disappoint me later on.”

Carrie nodded, her eagerness clear in her bright eyes.

Ruby, reassured by Carrie’s response, still held a steadfast belief in her potential, convinced that Carrie would become a shining star under her management.

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