The staff member looked slightly ufortable and said, "That''s the director''s call."


    Arabe held back her anger and whispered fiercely to the staff member, "What do you mean by that? Are you trying to lose the Hawke family and the ckwell family sponsorships?"


    They had all agreed beforehand that she was just here to make a token appearance. And now this director dared to go back on his word?


    The staff member nced at Elian, who had a smirk ying at the corners of his lips, and said, "The director decided based on the live auditions. Ms. Miranda Hawke showed remarkable understanding and depth in her performance, clearly well-prepared. If you have any objections, the director is willing to show both your clips for public judgment."


    Arabe took a deep breath. "Are you really going to let someone being a sugar baby with countless scandalous records star in this drama?"


    That statement immediately got everyone''s attention. A sugar baby??


    She pointed at Miranda, hesitated a bit, and then said, "She''s been kept by a wealthy man, her private life is a mess. She got here by being someone''s mistress. Do you really want someone like that tainting the production''s reputation?"


    Miranda knew Arabe wouldn''t dare mention her stint in jail; she didn''t want anyone to know Miranda was the legitimate daughter of the Hawke family, nor did she want her to spout news to others. Elian''s eyes narrowed slightly as he shifted his gaze to Miranda.


    Miranda''s lips curled into a cold smile. "Arabe, didn''t I warn you to keep that filthy mouth of yours from spewing lies?"


    Arabe immediately recalled thest time she got smacked and turned a bit pale.


    Everyone around them was so tense one could hear a pin drop.


    "Taking my role and being so arrogant about it. How bold are you, little impostor?" Miranda said coolly. "Shut up!" Arabe cut her off immediately. "What nonsense are you blustering?"


    But the crowd was buzzing with curiosity.


    "What did she say? An impostor?"


    "Yeah, both of them have thest name Hawke. Could they actually be rted?"


    "Is Arabe an impostor?"


    "No way, Arabe is the cherished jewel of the Hawke family. She''s famously lucky. Probably just trying to stir up trouble because of the samest name."


    "Honestly, Miranda does look more like those Hawke brothers."


    Arabe quickly shifted her demeanor. "I just can''t stand people with such poor character. You know what you''ve done! Everyone knows you chased after Theo in school, and now that we''re together, you''re using underhanded tactics to steal this role."


    She stopped herself from following Miranda''s lead in the conversation. She was terrified that the truth about her being an impostor would get out and everyone would know she wasn''t the real daughter. Arabe shot an annoyed nce at Theo, who walked over, hand covering his face, and said coldly, "Get your director over here!"


    Miranda''s lips curled up. She knew exactly why Arabe was trying to change the subject.


    Miranda pulled out her phone and opened a live-streaming app. Elian, who was about to step forward, paused when he saw what Miranda was doing.


    He stepped back and stood next to Miranda, watching her phone screen. He nced at the live stream''s title, "NeuraCore Heiress Brings Fiance to Throw a Fit After Being Rejected from Audition" Straight to the point, huh?