Le didn''t dare to have the surveince footage checked. She would be in serious trouble if it showed she had done it on purpose.


    Since L joined the crew, Le was certain L didn''t remember her.


    When Dorian first won the Best Actor award, he was filming a show in which Le yed a minor role. She had been in the industry for years but never gained recognition, and her father''s illness was a constant financial strain. So, she had thoughts she shouldn''t have.


    She desperately wanted fame but didn''t truly believe she could seduce Dorian. All she wanted was an opportunity to create some buzz around her name.


    During a break on set, she approached Dorian, pretended to sprain her ankle, and let him catch her.


    But L caught the person she had arranged to take photos secretly. When he saw the evidence Le had taken without permission, his gentlemanly and warm demeanor instantly turned cold. Without hesitation or exnation, he sided with Lpletely.


    Le had been so close. For someone like Dorian, a small scandal wouldn''t cause any trouble. But for her, it was a rare opportunity.


    L had climbed her way up thedder, too. Why couldn''t she understand? Why wouldn''t she help her?


    Even yearster, Le still resented her. Unexpectedly, the next time they crossed paths, it was when Dorian abandoned L.


    So, when Zara approached Le with a proposal, which was to humiliate L and drive her out of the entertainment industry in exchange for a million, she agreed without hesitation. It was as though the heavens themselves wanted her revenge.


    Tears welled up in Le''s eyes, and it quickly garnered sympathy from those around her.


    "I already said I''d pay for it. Why won''t you let it go?"


    L stared at her for a few seconds, a faint sense of familiarity lingering.


    Then she smiled faintly, her tone light. "I ept your offer. Everyone heard it. You offered topensate."


    "How much is it? I''ll transfer the money right now," Le said boldly, expecting it to be no more than a few thousand.


    She was sure L would embarrass herself when she named the amount.


    L caught the mockery in her tone but remainedposed. She replied unhurriedly, "I''ve used this camera for half a year, and the lens isn''t damaged, so I won''t ask for the original price. I''ll discount it to 520 thousand."


    Le had been ready to speak, but when she heard the final number, she couldn''t stop herself from screaming, "L, are you insane?"


    The crowd around them was equally stunned. Even Leonard was taken aback. "How much?"


    "Who are you trying to fool? Don''t you have any shame?" Le forced herself to calm down, convinced L was losing it because Dorian had left her and was nowshing out at the world.


    The onlookers exchanged nces, their expressions mixed.


    Everyone knew photographers valued their equipment dearly. Many would scrape by on the bare minimum to afford good gear. But the price L named was... excessive.


    "520 thousand. If you think you can''t afford it, I can knock off a little and settle for 500 thousand," she said with a faint smile, her tone entirely genuine.


    "L!" Le was furious, wanting nothing more than to wipe away the smug expression on her face. "You think you can just say whatever you want? Do you think we''re all fools?"


    She had nned to humiliate L and ruin her reputation, but now she was incensed by L''s audacity.


    "I dare you to show us the receipt!" She sneered.


    Frustrated by the argument, Leonard briefly hesitated before realizing he might have overreacted. This was the adopted daughter of the Morgan family. Kieran was concerned about her.


    After all, he had invested ten million into the production without blinking-just to help L. And he didn''t even let her know about it!


    Someone nearby chimed in, "Yeah, where''s the receipt? Are you trying to scam her?"


    Leonard wanted to advocate for L but worried that kicking people out would make her seem guilty and tarnish her reputation.


    If the Morgan family found out, they might just shut the whole production down.


    He hesitated and asked, "Do you still have the purchase receipt?"


    L rubbed her chin, debating whether to ask Kieran for it, but she worried that he would start asking questions if she reached out. Even if she didn''t exin, he would likely investigate, then rush over to back her up. That would be more trouble than it was worth.


    Seeing her silent, Le grew more confident. "What''s the matter? Cat got your tongue? Afraid of being exposed for lying?"