Chapter 56: Stepmother’s Difficulties
Sophie Smith was indeed shocked. Charlotte Harrison and Christopher Smith have never understood the entertainment industry, nor do they read gossip or entertainment news, so how did they know she became the lead actress of City of Desire?
Sophie admits she didn’t tell them about getting the lead role in City of Desire, which was her mistake. But every time she went back home, Charlotte was always excessively harsh with her, leaving her no chance to speak up about this.
"Are you speechless now?" Charlotte thought she had caught an opportunity to humiliate Sophie, "You knew the family had no money but you still went to study film performance. Now you’ve become the lead actress, got the money, and want to cut ties with the family, right? Truly heartless."
"Enough!" Christopher couldn’t stand it anymore, "All the money Little Sophie used to study film performance was earned by herself. Say less, please."
"Say less? You just indulge her; in the future, all her earnings won’t have anything to do with you. Then, you can just stand aside and cry."
Charlotte’s overbearing attitude greatly upset her, but she didn’t want to argue with her.
"Dad, I’m sorry, it was wrong of me not to tell you about this because I haven’t found a suitable opportunity..."
"Little Sophie, Dad knows you didn’t do it on purpose." Christopher chuckled awkwardly twice, "I originally called your school to ask your counselor about the tuition matters. Dad intended to pay it for you, but your counselor said you’d already paid in full. Then, she also casually mentioned your situation, saying you got a lead role in a movie, and it’s a big production." Christopher’s expression was somewhat proud when he said this.
"What’s the point of talking so much nonsense? Just let her tell us, how is she going to manage her salary? Will we get any! You should know the family is in heavy debt now, still living in this decades-old house..."
She finally understood Charlotte’s intention.