"Stop talking nonsense! You were clearly in the wrong for stealing my seat! Sir, do you think you have the right to slander me like this just because you're friends with Miss Claire? I'm sure she'll be very shocked once she knows just what kind of person you really are!"
As they continued to argue, Serena quickly closed the door.
"What happened? It's best to clear up any misunderstanding as soon as possible," she said.
Seeing the two of them acting like sworn enemies, Claire became even more displeased with the pushy Rita.
"Miss Rita, I think I've made it quite clear to you through the staff that I won't accept any interviews from any newspaper, not even from you. And especially not when there's a conflict between you and my friend!"
"Do you really not want to become famous, Miss Claire? After returning home from your studies, you shouldn't confine yourself to the stage of this theater. You belong on a larger stage, and your audience isn't just these mere two thousand people. If your ambition is limited to this, you can just take it as I've never come today. If you want to go further in your career, please give me a chance. This interview will open up doors for you and boost your reputation!
"As for the conflict between me and your friend, that's strictly between him and me. I hope you won't take it out on New Capital Times, as it's with the utmost sincerity we invite you to accept our interview."
Rita's words were earnest. She was confident she could persuade Claire because, after watching videos of Claire's earlier dance performances, she realized she was dealing with a highly ambitious woman.
Claire had steadily built her reputation internationally yet, in the end, had chosen to return home. There, she lacked a breakthrough opportunity to become famous despite her remarkable talent and loyal fan base. Clearly, she would not settle for this little fame only.
Rita believed Claire's ambitions extended beyond her lukewarm reception. The interview with New Capital Times could be the perfect stepping stone for Claire, propelling her from a stage where she could only perform for two thousand people to a stage where she could perform for tens of thousands of people.
Rita felt like she was swallowing a bitter pill and could not speak up.
'They didn't even bother to check if they had reserved the wrong seat! How dare they just assume I bought scalped tickets?'
"I bought this ticket with my own money, and it was my friend who helped me buy it. I didn't resort to scalpers just because I didn't want to spend a little extra money."
Rita hated being wrongly accused, especially when there was more than one accuser. The man, in particular, always seemed to have a hint of mockery in his eyes.
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...