She suddenly remembered her old self, how her father woulde into her roomte at night, her brother next, and then Richard. They would use her body however they pleased before leaving.


    Selene sighed loudly, trying to get those thoughts out of her mind. She might have changed her name but the memories of her past were still imprinted in her mind and she couldn’t forget them no matter how much she tried.


    "Excuse me but it seemed you might have forgotten, Mr Wace. I’m Selene, Selene Jones and it’s inappropriate for you to be talking to me like that," she reminded, her tone harsh. "If youe closer to me ever again, I will report you to your brother Xavier," she added.


    Richard’s expression darkened again. He gritted his teeth before he left the living room.


    Selene sighed when she saw Richard leave the room.


    "Animal," she mumbled under her breath.


    Xavier came down with his dad. He noticed the sweat glistening on Selene’s forehead and asked, "Why are you sweating?"


    Selene touched her forehead, only just realizing she was sweating. "Ahh...it’s nothing," she replied.


    Xavier gave her a look, not believing a word she said.


    "I will take you home," he said.


    "No need, Michelle said she would be taking me home. She was the one who brought me here," she said.


    Xavier gave her a questioning look and she read through it perfectly.


    <i>Would you rather let Michelle take you home in the middle of the night or let me do it?</i>


    "I will wait for her toe down so that I can tell her I will be going home with you instead."


    "There’s no need. When shees down and doesn’t see you around, I’m sure she can figure it out," Xavier responded.


    "Take care, Xavier," said his father. "And you too Selene," he added, looking at her.


    The middle-aged man didn’t need sses to see what was happening.


    Xavier didn’t care about women but the care he showed towards Selene only meant one thing.


    Both Selene and Xavier walked out of the mansion. They got into the car and zoomed off.


    The ride was silent, without a word being said.


    "So will you tell me why you were sweating earlier?" Xavier brought back the topic.


    Selene kept mute. She didn’t want to involve Xavier in everything. She had threatened Richard away and believed that was enough and he wouldn’t try anything again.


    "I just got a little anxious earlier, but I’m fine now," she replied.


    Xavier hummed, dropping the topic. He wanted to ask her another question but decided against it.


    They arrived at the mansion and Selene rushed in as always so that she could get away from Xavier. Since she already had dinner, all she needed to do was practice her lines until it was time to go to bed.


    **


    "CUT!!" Director Jeunes screamed over the microphone, hurting the eardrums of everyone else except his.


    "Michelle, you are supposed to show how angry you are when you are talking back at him," he reminded. Michelle didn’t seem ready to shoot her lines. She had been making mistakes nonstop. "I’ve told you several times, don’t cry, just show how angry you are and say your lines correctly," he added, pping his forehead, clearly exasperated. "How on earth did she be an A-list celebrity when she can’t even get one scene right in one take?" Director wondered, shaking his head slightly.


    On the other hand, Michelle wanted to leave the set. They repeated the same scene about seven times. She was all sweaty and sticky from being under the sun for several hours. No matter what she did, or how she did it, director Jeunes would always find fault somewhere.


    She was acting with Liam and thetter was also clearly annoyed with her acting. He was also tired of standing under the scorching hot sun just so that she would get her lines right and show the right expression.


    Selene was behind director Jeunes, trying to hold back herughter.


    "She looks so pitiful," Kace mumbled from beside her as he tried to hold back hisughter as well.


    "Alright alright, let’s take an hour break. Maybe that would help you get your lines right," said director Jeunes.


    Everyone dispersed. They were also tired of standing and waiting for Michelle to get her lines right.


    Kace excused himself to use the toilet.


    "Selene."


    Selene heard her name being called by someone. Her eyesnded on Liam.


    "We have never really spoken to each other much even though we are the main leads of the movie. I just wanted topliment you on your acting. You look like a pro even though you are just a newbie."


    Selene revealed a smile before she responded, "Thank you so much. I can also say the same to you too."


    Selene had only shared a few words with Liam since thetter always looked like he was offended by someone all the time.


    Selene’s eyes caught a figure and her eyes widened in shock.


    ’What is Xavier doing here?’