Rebirth of a Flopped Actress: Career First, Love Second

Chapter 432: How poor could the Moore family be?

Liliana felt her heart settle the moment she saw the scene before her. It was as if the heavens were on her side!

Brody, Paul, and Walden: “…”

Damn it! How poor could the Moore family be?! Could they not even afford to turn on a single light!

Little did they know…

Inside the garden hall, Olivia was casually playing the piano with one hand while holding a roasted lamb leg in the other. Benjamin had found her earlier, in the midst of devouring the lamb, her lips glistening with grease, clearly not finished with her meal. Feeling a pang of sympathy, he had ordered the staff to modify the garden hall slightly, setting up curtains and placing a roasted lamb near the piano so Olivia could eat while playing one-handed. Not wanting to compromise either task, Olivia had chosen a relatively simple piece to play.

Since Daxton’s birthday banquet had no other guests from the entertainment industry apart from Olivia, her striking beauty and mysterious presence had sparked curiosity among many attendees. Earlier, in the back garden, there hadn’t been many guests around, so only a few had noticed Alexander’s particular attentiveness toward Olivia.

Now, most of the guests found it odd that a minor celebrity, someone who had only just begun making a name for herself, was the only entertainer present at such an exclusive gathering. However, once Olivia started playing, their skepticism began to fade.

“I knew it! I was wondering why Mr. Daxton would invite some unknown actress to his first publicly hosted birthday banquet. Turns out, she’s here to play the piano,” a group of wealthy young men murmured among themselves, each holding a wine glass. They were all there hoping to curry favor with Daxton.

“You’re still too naive. Do you really think she’s just here to play the piano? Don’t be ridiculous. Her piano skills are just average. If the Moore family truly wanted a pianist, with their status, they could have invited any world-renowned maestro. Why bring in a second-rate actress?”

“What do you mean?”

“Brother, have you even looked at Olivia’s appearance?” The speaker smirked. “She may not be famous, but she’s absolutely stunning. Those delicate features? In the entertainment industry, she’s top-tier. You should know by now what that means in our circles.”

In his words, the other wealthy heirs exchanged knowing glances. Women in the entertainment industry, regardless of their status, were always viewed as prime targets for their indulgences.

“No matter how beautiful they are or how many fans worship them, I know exactly how these small-time actresses operate. As long as the price is right, there’s nothing they wouldn’t do… The Moore family’s young bossman isn’t that old yet. Who knows? Maybe this girl is his latest conquest.”

Chapter 432: How poor could the Moore family be?

“Didn’t you notice, she’s only played two songs, and they’ve already covered the entire garden hall in sheer curtains. It’s pitch dark inside; who can even tell who’s playing? For all we know… that girl could be in there, and the Moore family’s young bossman could be with her…”

A chorus of snickers spread through the group. They had seen situations like this too many times before. Using their own experiences as a reference, their minds immediately conjured up an assortment of indecent scenarios.

“The Moore family’s young bossman is probably just having his fun. But I have to admit, that girl is a real beauty. If the opportunity arises, once he’s had his fill, we should get close to her too. She wouldn’t dare say no…”