All of a sudden, an event coordinator came. She looked at Effie in the dressing room and asked, “What's going on? Effie, why haven't you put on makeup yet? The show is starting soon!"

Effie, looking at Tess still in her seat, explained, "She's taken my makeup artist. She's been there for a while, but she's not done. I have no choice but to wait."

The coordinator turned to Tess and asked calmly, "Tess, are you unhappy with the makeup artist? Would you like someone else?"

Tess replied, "No, thanks. The makeup artist is fine. It's just hard to relax with Effie making so much noise."

Understanding the situation, the coordinator then suggested to Effie, saying, “Why don't you step outside for now? Come back in after Tess is finished."

“Am I in her way?" Effie retorted, clearly irritated.

The coordinator offered a solution. "You can wait anywhere else. Why not find someone else to do your makeup?"

"You mean I can't stay here with her?" Effie frowned, her expression twisted with anger.

“I just suggested you wait elsewhere. If you really can't wait, maybe find another makeup artist."

"Fine, I'll find someone else," Effie replied sharply.

The makeup artist hadn't anticipated Effie requesting someone else.

Knowing the other skilled artists were all occupied, she believed Effie would have no choice but to wait. Arching her eyebrows, the makeup artist replied, “Okay, that's what you said.”

Effie turned around and left angrily.

As she reached the door, she overheard someone comment, "Effie really has a temper! I would just tolerate it if I were her."

"Even top actors would have to tolerate it in this situation, let alone someone like Effie. Just watch. Effie is totally against Tess now. She'll face consequences down the road."

“Effie's too arrogant. Everyone knows Tess is the top actress, and yet Effie opposes her. Let's see. It will be difficult for her to stay in the entertainment circle in the future."

Effie clenched her teeth and quickened her pace upon hearing this.

The event coordinator called out from behind her, “Effie, hurry up. You've got only half an hour left. If your makeup isn't done in that time, you won't be going on stage."

At this, Effie's face fell, and she quickened her step even more.

A smirk appeared on Tess's face as she watched Effie leave.

Effie, this is just the beginning. I'll make sure you can't stay in show business. Tess silently vowed.

Effie exited the building quickly. Just as Lilah stepped out of her car, she noticed Effie's troubled look. Approaching her, Lilah asked, "What's going on?"

Effie shared the details of the dressing room incident. "Tess is going too far."

“Come on, I'll do your makeup!" Lilah said, giving her a reassuring pat on the shoulder.