Chapter 21 The staffer said awkwardly . " This was the director's decision … " ] do you mean by this ? Are you saying Stella forced down her anger and resentment , leaning in to whisper to the staffer . " What do you you don't want the Summers family and the Quinn family's sponsorship anymore ? " ] ] They had clearly agreed beforehand that she was only here for formality's sake . ] And this director actually had the nerve to go back on his word ? The staffer glanced at Lucas Reed , whose lips curved faintly as if in amusement . " The director made his choice based on the live audition performance . Miss Yvette had an exceptional grasp of the profession and strong presence - it's clear she came well - prepared . If you disagree , the director says he can play both of your footage for everyone to judge . " stella drew in a deep breath . " You're really going to let someone with endless sugar daddy scandals act in this show ?" That line instantly perked everyone's interest . ] Sugar daddy ?? She pointed at Yvette , hesitated for a moment , and then said , " She's been kept by a rich man , and her private life is a mess . She only got here by being someone's mistress to climb up the ladder . You really want someone like that ruining the show's reputation ? " Yvette knew Stella didn't dare mention her prison time she didn't want anyone to know Yvette daughter , and she also didn't want her spouting off . || e was t the Summers ' biological Lucas's eyes narrowed slightly , his gaze shifting to Yvette . ] Yvette's lips curled coldly . " Stella , haven't I warned you before - don't let that dog's mouth bite at random ? " Stella instantly remembered the last time she'd been slapped , and her face paled a little . The tension between the two was so sharp that everyone around them didn't dare breathe too loudly . [ ] " Taking my spot and still acting bold in front of me . So arrogant , fake heiress ? " Yvette said coolly- " Shut up ! " Stella immediately cut her off . " What nonsense are you spouting ? " But the onlookers were already buzzing . " What did she just say ? Fake heiress ? " " Wait , they're both surnamed Summers … Could they actually be from the same family ? " ] " Don't tell me Miss Stella is a fake heiress ? " " No way - Miss Stella is the Summers family's cherished jewel … She's famous in the circle for her good fortune … She's probably just playing on the shared surname to get attention . " [] " Honestly , I think Yvette actually looks more like the Summers brothers than Stella does … " ] Stella quickly put on a different face . " I just can't stand people with rotten character like you . You know exactly what you've done ! Everyone knows you chased after Royce back in school , and now that you see us together , you're using dirty tricks to steal my role . " ] She stopped there , not daring to follow Yvette's lead . She was terrified the " Take heiress " secret would blow up for real , and everyone would know she wasn't the real Summers daughter . Stella shot an unhappy glance at Royce . [ ] Royce , one hand pressed to his face , walked over with a cold voice . " Get your director over here ! " ] ] Yvette's lips quirked slightly . [ ] Of course she knew why Stella had changed the subject . [ ] She pulled out her phone and opened a livestream app . Lucas had been about to step forward and say something , but paused when he saw Yvette's action . [ ] He stepped back instead , moving to stand beside her and peer at the livestream . [ ] He even glanced at the title : [ Sunharmon International Heiress Fails Audition Despite Backing . Throws Tantrum with Fiancé , Threatens to Pull Funding ] ] Lucas : "… " ] So direct ? ]