Flora's initial anger faded as she considered the future. "A piece of advice. Don't waste your time. I'm already set for the female lead in this audition."

She smirked to herself. After all, she had Marlene's backing.

Being the spokesperson of the Dillon Group's mall, her escalating prominence would only bring more benefits.

“What? Are you saying you're guaranteed the female lead role in this audition? Flora, did you use your connections to get ahead?" Effie's voice rose in surprise, her hand covering her mouth in a show of shock. “Are the directors just playing with us?"

Her words caught the attention of the other actors and actresses waiting for their auditions. They looked at Flora with disapproval.

Whispers began to circulate. Had Flora really used underhanded means to secure the role? And to openly admit it?

Flora, understanding their stares, blushed in embarrassment. Effie had outsmarted her! She couldn't let people think she had used influence to get the role. Hastily, she clarified, “What I meant is, I'll give my best to win this role.”

Effie, unfazed, replied, "Then there's no need for me to leave. You seem quite confident," and returned to her script.

The onlookers continued to give Flora suspicious looks.

Flora, fuming, wished she could retaliate against Effie.

The auditions began, and Effie and Flora were in the same group.

Effie felt confident about her performance. Afterward, she headed to the restroom and when she returned, she spotted a familiar figure in the hallway. Excitedly, she hugged him from behind, exclaiming, "Winston!"

Before he could react, Effie was yanked away by someone. Flora, enraged, slapped Effie across the face.

Stunned, Effie quickly recovered and slapped Flora back twice.

Flora, in shock, accused Effie, “You seduced my boyfriend and hit me!"

Flora turned to Winston, expecting him to defend her.

Effie, baffled, stared at Flora. "Your boyfriend?" she echoed, her mind racing.

The chaos quickly drew a crowd, with bystanders eagerly watching the drama unfold, intrigued by the sight of two women clashing over a man.

"Is this for real? Effie and Flora fighting over Winston?"

"Did you hear Flora? She claims she's with Winston."

Effie's eyes were fixed on Winston, expecting him to clear the air.

Initially, Winston showed a flicker of regret and panic, but he quickly collected himself, weighing the situation. While Effie's allure was undeniable, Flora offered significant business prospects.

Faced with a choice between personal and professional interests, Winston made a calculated decision.

He wrapped his arm around Flora and turned to Effie. “Effie, Flora and I are together now. I think it's best if you keep your distance."