The director stepped forward and explained, "Simone, be it the female lead's temperament or image, Ms. Clarke fits them perfectly, so ..."

"So how much is Anderson Group going to invest in this web series? Or should I ask how you're planning to curry favor with them?" Simone asked directly, not giving anyone an out.

The director and the producer exchanged glances with each other, unable to argue back for a moment.

"It's been a while since I had contact with you, Ms. Moore. I didn't know that you have such a strong bias against me," Ariel said softly.

Simone found it ridiculous. "So you are aware that you haven't been working for a long time, Ms. Clarke? If I hadn't met you today, I would've even thought that you were planning to give up on your career and settle down as Mr. Anderson's wife. Did you not have a good time? Is that why you're out here again to fight for work with us?" She was aggressive, and it didn't take long for Ariel to be at a loss for words. "Forget it; I don'