Chapter 632 Tit for Tat
All the accusations, disdain, and curses surged towards Grace like a relentless tide, each wave threatening to pull her under. Grace bit her lip, her heart in extreme pain.
The pain in her chest was tearing her apart, making each breath a struggle. But even so, Grace knew she couldn't give up.
Since she had chosen this path, Grace had to face it bravely.
Otherwise, she would have no chance to make a comeback in the entertainment industry.
'Grace, keep going, you can do it.'
'Grace, you can't back down, no matter what.'
'Only by returning to the peak and regaining glory can you prove your innocence.'
'So keep going, you must succeed, even if it seems impossible.'
Grace kept encouraging herself. Finally, she gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, and mustered the courage to step out from the crowd.
With firm steps, she walked forward bravely, facing everyone.
"I'm here."
As soon as Grace said this, almost everyone gasped.
"God, it really is Grace." The crowd was completely astonished.
At that moment, countless eyes focused on Grace.
But Grace gritted her teeth, walking in high heels like a soldier going into battle, proud and determined.
At this moment, with no way out, Grace closed her eyes and pressed on.
Coincidentally, as Grace entered the door, Callie was coming out.
So, the two almost brushed past each other.
Grace had just entered when Callie came out, looking smug and arrogant.
Seeing Callie come out, Lydia immediately ran up, "How did it go, Callie? What did Mr. Caudill say?"
Callie turned around, deliberately looking at the people in the hallway, then raised her voice, "Mr. Caudill said I performed very well, exactly the female lead in his mind."
"So, you all don't need to wait in line anymore, just leave!"
Callie stood there like a queen, exuding arrogance.
Although everyone was dissatisfied, they didn't dare to openly resist.
They just hummed lightly and then pretended not to see her, continuing to line up.
At that moment, someone suddenly said, "Callie, I've seen all your performances, and your acting is indeed superb. If it weren't for Grace, you would undoubtedly be the female lead. But now that Grace is here, it's not so certain, is it?"
Callie's expression changed almost immediately, "What do you mean?"
At the same time, Callie turned to Lydia, "What's going on? You better explain clearly."
Lydia almost smiled apologetically and cautiously replied, "Callie, it's like this, just now, Grace seemed to have come."
"The person who brushed past you when you came out was Grace."
"What?"
As expected, Callie erupted with fury at the sound of this.
She looked at Lydia in disbelief, "Are you saying that the person who just went in past me was Grace?"
Lydia nodded, "Absolutely."
Callie was too shocked.
After a fleeting moment of calm, Callie abruptly dismissed it, her voice sharp and unwavering.
"Impossible."
"You must be mistaken. Grace left the entertainment industry long ago. How could she come for an audition?"
Lydia looked at her firmly and explained, "Callie, it's true. Just now, Mr. Caudill's assistant called Grace's name."
"Just because they called Grace doesn't mean it's her. It could be someone with the same name," Callie refused to admit.
Lydia sighed, "Callie, that voice was definitely Grace's. Everyone heard it clearly. There's no way it could be wrong."
At that point, Callie's last hope was shattered.
In an instant, Callie's exquisite visage morphed into a grimace of anger and despair.
Putting on her sunglasses, Callie curled her lips into a cold smile.
"Grace, how dare you come back to the entertainment industry."
"I'm no longer the Callie of the past, and you're no longer the Grace of the past."
"This time, with our roles reversed, I'm eager to see how you plan to outwit me."
Then, Callie strode forward in her high heels, her bodyguards immediately following.
A group of people, high and mighty.
Half an hour later, Grace finished her audition.
Seeing the crowded hallway, Grace almost fled in panic.
Although Grace had mustered the courage to audition, she felt a wave of anxiety at the thought of facing everyone's accusatory stares so soon.
Grace finally broke free from the long line of people, letting out a sigh of relief.
But then, her gaze fell upon Callie, standing by the elevator.
A surge of tension coursed through her as she clenched her fists tightly. Taking a deep breath, she steeled herself and walked over.
Grace had never done anything to harm Callie;, during filming, she had done everything possible to support her.
With a clear conscience, she questioned why she should feel any fear toward Callie. At that moment, it became even more essential for Grace to approach her with confidence.
Just then, the elevator door opened.
Grace, in her high heels, stood tall and walked in calmly and unhurriedly.
Just as the elevator door was about to close.
Suddenly, a hand forcibly stopped the elevator.
Then, Callie, in her high heels, walked in arrogantly.
The elevator suddenly became very quiet, with only the sound of the ventilation from the top.
Grace stood there calmly, without fear or panic.
In the end, it was Callie who couldn't hold back.
"Grace, stop pretending. I you are back."
"What? The pure actress who left the entertainment industry is now coming back to act again."
"Grace, for the sake of our past working relationship, I'll kindly remind you that the entertainment industry has changed. You're too old now; besides, your past scandals have ruined your reputation."
"Not only have you lost the audience's favor, but even those sponsors who liked you are probably no longer interested."
"So, take my advice, go home and retire with your savings, don't humiliate yourself."
At that moment, Grace suddenly felt grateful for all the people who had harshly criticized her in the past.
It was they who had made Grace's heart resilient.
If it were in the past, Callie's words would have made Grace lose control.
But now, Grace could pretend she hadn't heard.
Grace wasn't afraid; she just felt that Callie wasn't deserving of her time or words.
Throughout it all, her face was a mask of near indifference.
But the calmer she was, the more Callie was furious.
Just then, the elevator door opened.
Grace had just stepped out when suddenly, Callie caught up from behind and grabbed Grace's arm.
"Grace, are you ignoring me? Did you hear what I said?"
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