"Forget about asking for advice," Nora Scott curled her lips into a smile, her relaxed tone deliberate and unhurried, yet her words were utterly blunt, "some people just aren’t qualified." As soon as the words fell, the surrounding clamor seemed to be isolated, the circle of four plunged into a stiff silence. The atmosphere froze in an instant. Rarely taking the initiative to greet someone, yet ended up being slapped in the face , Isabella Hart was so angry her face fell instantly, embarrassment and fury oozing from every pore, her eyes behind sunglasses were filled with venomous hatred, wishing she could skin Nora Scott alive. Previously wondering if Nora Scott had a particularly steady temperament, Sophie Scott was now completely dumbfounded upon hearing this, her expression astonished and speechless. Even the straightforward Laura Collins nearly bit her tongue, casting an incredulous glance at Nora Scott, inwardly grumbling— How does this person manage to offend people the minute she opens her mouth? You’re at least a celebrity, pay attention to your words and actions, can you not be so arrogant? "Heh." Isabella Hart was furious, her face twisting, and after a cold snort, she couldn’t hold back and mocked, "What a big celebrity attitude, not appearing on screen for so many years and still having such confidence." Nora Scott half-smiled, "After all, I’m in the business of selling looks, and fortunately, this face of mine has done me proud all these years." Isabella Hart was speechless at her self-deprecation and brashness. In terms of "face," Isabella Hart cared a lot. Isabella Hart wasn’t a stunning beauty, at most a delicate girl. She was popular at school back then, but as she expanded her social circle, surrounded by beauties, she felt insecure for a while. Eventually, she couldn’t resist and had some work done on her face. She went through a lot of hardships and spent a lot of money to secure the title of "beautiful comic artist." Outsiders might not notice, but insiders could tell at a glance that Isabella Hart’s face had work done. Nora Scott’s words undoubtedly stabbed her directly, a glaring blow, sharp and unrelenting. Completely dumbfounded. How did it suddenly turn into a confrontation? Moreover, Nora Scott’s words were so harsh that Isabella Hart was completely suppressed, with no room to retort. Just as the atmosphere was plummeting towards the abyss of awkwardness and rigidity, their editor Molly Forest finally arrived and hurried over as soon as she saw them— "UU, Isabella, you’re here." The smile on Molly Forest’s face faded slightly upon seeing Nora Scott and Laura Collins. Noticing Molly Forest, Sophie Scott’s tense nerves relaxed a bit, thinking she would collapse if she stayed any longer, she quickly responded, "Yes. Is there something you need?" "Isabella’s work has been adapted into an anime, set to air on Cool Ridge in March, so the comic convention specifically designed a game show based on her work for promotion, do you guys want to check it out? There are also many fans cosplaying Isabella’s characters over there." Molly Forest said with a wide smile, chin slightly raised, looking proudly at Nora Scott and Laura Collins, intentionally asking, "Do you two want to go?" Among the contracted comic artists at CC Comics, only a few works had special game projects designed at the convention, which was a rare honor. As Isabella Hart’s editor, Molly Forest felt "greatly honored" by association. Having previously had an unpleasant encounter with Nora Scott and Laura Collins, Molly Forest clearly wasn’t sincerely "inviting" them, just looking to show off and boast. Isabella Hart sneered, "I’m afraid the big star wouldn’t care for it." Molly Forest was taken aback, subconsciously looking at Nora Scott. After scrutinizing Nora Scott for a few moments, she felt a sense of familiarity but couldn’t recall her name. "The renowned greatest beauty in period dramas, Nora Scott." Isabella Hart removed her sunglasses, her tone mocking, with hostility in her eyes, "Multi-talented too, just now she was talking about wanting to switch careers to become a comic artist." Molly Forest didn’t pay much attention to the entertainment industry, but she did know the popular stars and confirmed she hadn’t heard of this name. Hearing Isabella Hart’s introduction and tone with something fishy, she concluded Nora Scott must be a non-mainstream minor celebrity. Tch, she isn’t even famous, yet goes out all incognito, as if afraid people won’t recognize her. With growing disdain in her heart, Molly Forest quickly clarified her stance, her words tinged with sarcasm, "Oh, does the big star also want to develop at CC Comics?" These two were like clowns in concert. Nora Scott, thinking of something, surprisingly followed Molly’s lead, "Considering it." Seeing her also wanting to get into the CC Comics platform, Molly Forest’s expression grew even more smug, "We have pretty strict entry requirements; not every rookie who has just picked up some basics can get in, we only look at ability, not status or fame. Miss Scott, work hard."
