Rebirth of a Flopped Actress: Career First, Love Second

Chapter 30: I Would Cut Off Your Hands

Olivia’s words caused Lily’s face to crumple. Lily glared at Olivia, gritting her teeth, wishing she could tear Olivia to pieces.

Ignoring Lily, Olivia returned to the dressing room. Soon, the performance order was announced, placing Olivia and Isabella second to last. Isabella, extremely nervous, went to the restroom before changing.

Olivia waited a long time but Isabella didn’t return. Realizing something was wrong, she hurried to the restroom. Outside, chaos reigned. Olivia vaguely heard Isabella’s cries of pain.

Olivia pushed through the crowd and saw Isabella squatting on the ground, her hands red and trembling, her white dress stained with dirt. Lily stood in front of Isabella, holding an empty coffee cup.

Seeing Olivia, Lily sneered, “I was walking with the coffee. She bumped into me by accident.”

Olivia rushed to Isabella’s side. Isabella was shaking, large tears dripping onto her reddened hands. “It hurts so much…”

Olivia quickly led Isabella to the restroom to rinse her burns.

Chapter 30: I Would Cut Off Your Hands

“Stop pretending. You just want money, don’t you?” Lily showed no remorse, throwing a wad of cash on the ground. “Here, take this for medical expenses. I am…”

Before Lily could finish, Olivia walked up to her and grabbed her by the collar. “If Isabella’s hands are permanently damaged, I’ll cut off yours,” Olivia said coldly, her eyes narrowed.

Lily was startled by Olivia’s tone, her insults choking in her throat. Olivia didn’t waste time with Lily; the urgent matter was treating Isabella’s burns. Olivia carried Isabella out of the restroom, in front of everyone.

Once Olivia left, the fear hanging over Lily began to fade, and she gasped for breath. Used to being pampered, she had never been threatened like this! “Olivia, just wait. You’ll regret this! Just wait and see!” Lily’s face was twisted with malicious glee.

She had heard from performance students about Olivia and Emma’s bet. Even if Isabella’s hands were fine, Olivia and Isabella couldn’t possibly win first place. Soon, they’d be expelled from St. Rona Academy! When that happens, Lily would make sure Olivia suffered more than Isabella!

In the infirmary, the school nurse treated Isabella’s hands. Fortunately, Olivia’s first aid had been timely. Isabella’s hands weren’t severely injured, but she wouldn’t be able to play the piano for the next few days.

Chapter 30: I Would Cut Off Your Hands

Her once fair hands were now bright red with large blisters, and even the slightest movement caused her to break into a cold sweat. “Livi, if I can’t play the piano, what will happen to our performance?” Isabella’s tears flowed even more fiercely. She didn’t want to cause more trouble for Olivia.

“Don’t worry. Leave the rest to me. Just sit in the audience and listen to the cheers,” Olivia said with a reassuring smile, patting Isabella’s head. Isabella felt an inexplicable sense of security from Olivia.

Lately, Olivia seemed like a completely different person, giving off an extremely reliable vibe. It felt as though standing behind her could shield one from any storm. “But if I’m not playing the piano, what can you perform? You don’t play the piano, so are you going to sing instead?”

Olivia smiled slightly. “Who says I can’t play?” Isabella was momentarily stunned. After calming Isabella, Olivia left the hospital. On the way, Olivia checked the program. Lily’s piano solo, as the final performance, was scheduled after Olivia and Isabella’s. Olivia’s smirk deepened. Soon, Lily would understand what true despair meant.