Chapter 165

The film set blazed with lights.

Scarlett Ashcroft stood between two veteran actors, her gaze sharp as a blade.

"I'm innocent!" Her line delivery echoed through the silent studio.

Director Lucas Sheridan clenched his fists behind the monitor.

This scene was perfection.

Scarlett's presence completely overshadowed the seasoned actors.

Lucas excitedly flipped through the script, already planning the next shot.

Meanwhile, Twitter exploded.

#ScarlettAshcroftCastingCouch

#SleepingHerWayToTheTop

The hashtags hit 100 million views instantly.

Blurry photos spread like wildfire online.

In them, Scarlett lay disheveled on a bed beside a pixelated man.

Gossip accounts quickly dissected the details.

"Facial recognition confirms this man is Derek Langley, CEO of Lowell Entertainment!"

Comments flooded in.

"OMG! I can't believe Scarlett would do this!"

"No wonder she landed the lead in 'Empress.'"

"How could she kiss that pig Derek?"

The controversy grew hotter.

Someone started a poll: "Guess Scarlett's next sugar daddy?"

The options listed all married industry heavyweights.

"My money's on Mr. Shaw. He's into this stuff."

"Mr. Summers is more likely. His wife just filed for divorce."

The scandal snowballed.

Scarlett's Twitter comments became a cesspool of vitriol.

Every post drowned in vulgar insults.

Then one timid comment appeared: "Remember when Scarlett's ex cheated on her?"

It vanished beneath the hateful tsunami.