Chapter 109
"But many of them said they would drop the show because of me..." Madeline murmured, feeling guilty as she might’ve become the cause of everyone’s misery.
"Oh, come on, those are just vocal minorities," Valerie said. "You did a great job as the villainess of the show, but that also means you have to be prepared for the hate you’ll receive."
"I don’t care about people talking shit about me. I’m just scared that the bad rating would kill the show," Madeline said.
"Madeline, ratings don’t matter as long as they are still watching. What we want is virality, so they will keep watching Summer Heat Lovers despite their hate-mongering campaign."
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Madeline finally calmed down after getting that assurance. She panicked because she thought she’d get scolded, just like when everyone blamed her for her scandal.
"So, you don’t need to be scared that you will ruin the show. Because without you and Zane, the show will definitely flop," Valerie assured. "Oh, as promised, Miss Rose, I already transferred one million dollars into your bank account. I hope we will have the chance to work together again in the future—without Lance’s intervention, of course."
Beep.
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Madeline was dazed after the call with Valerie.
Not only did she not get scolded for ruining the show, but she was actually praised for her work.
All this time, she thought a bad rating meant she would never get an acting gig anymore.