Clara Grant was desperately trying to keep a low profile, head bowed as she prepared to stand in the very back row. When all eyes suddenly turned to her in unison, she was mortified.
She stood there, unsure whether to move forward or stay put.
Faye Jennings called out to her again in a warm and friendly tone, "Clara, you're finally here! The opening ceremony is about to begin. We were just waiting for you."
Her words seemed innocuous, but they were laced with hidden meaning.
These entertainment reporters weren't paid to sit around and do nothing. Instantly, their minds started racing, filling in the blanks.
The entire cast and crew—the director, the screenwriter, the male and female leads—had all arrived early. Yet here was this unfamiliar face, a minor actress playing some unknown role, who had dared to show up right at the last minute, making everyone wait for her.
It was either a case of extreme arrogance or she had powerful backing.
