Chapter 168

Sophia Laurent posted a crucial video on social media.

The trigger for Scarlett Ashcroft's online backlash was a compromising photo.

It showed her disheveled beside Derek Langley, the powerful head of Lowell Entertainment.

As an unknown actress, the image sparked immediate outrage.

Sophia's footage was shaky but clearly captured the incident.

Derek Langley crouched on the floor in his signature burgundy suit.

He clutched his stomach while spewing profanities.

"Scarlett, how dare you hit me? You should be grateful for my attention!"

Scarlett's drunken voice slurred in response.

"You...disgusting...get away!"

Derek suddenly noticed her recording. His face twisted in fury.

"You bitch! Give me that phone!"

The intoxicated actress defiantly held her ground.

"No...way! What...can you do?"

Derek struggled to stand, slowed by pain.

Though heavily drunk, Scarlett instinctively dodged.

At 5'8", she towered over him. She staggered in circles around the room.

The camera shook violently but captured every word.

"Stop playing hard to get! Serve me well and I'll give you all the resources—"

Scarlett hiccuped.

"Who...cares..."

After minutes of chasing, Derek panted and changed tactics.

"Enough games, sweetheart." His oily tone turned stomachs.

"Be mine and I'll make you untouchable in this industry."

He regretted not bringing bodyguards. This fragile-looking girl was unexpectedly stubborn.

Scarlett paused, pointing drunkenly.

"In...your dreams!" Her voice softened with intoxication.

"Gross! You think...being a CEO...matters?"

"I'll...make it...on my own!"

The video ended with crashing sounds and sudden silence.