Marlene was taken aback. "Oops! This drama is irresistibly captivating. I adore its storylines.

Tess’ expression turned grim.

Only then did Marlene detect a hint of something awry. She scrutinized the drama's title and discovered it was A Single Mother's Life, featuring Effie's stellar performance.

She hadn't anticipated Effie's acting prowess to be that impressive.

Marlene hesitated to express her thoughts on Effie. “I was just joking, Mom. It's merely average. Your TV series is truly the finest."

"No need for flattery. Be honest with me. Is Effie's acting truly outstanding, or is it the plot that's compelling?"

Tess fixed her gaze on Marlene.

Marlene responded, "Undoubtedly, the plot is compelling. After all, A Fond Dream is the scriptwriter. The script is excellent, making Effie's performance appear quite commendable."

Despite her assurance, Tess' expression remained uneasy. Internally, she cursed A Fond Dream, sensing she had underestimated the scriptwriter. However, she pondered why A Fond Dream had chosen Effie as the female lead.

Tess could discern that playing the female lead in A Single Mother's Life would make Effie immensely popular.

The only rationale she could fathom was that A Fond Dream had been influenced by the Harris family's affluence and influence.

Tess felt a surge of resentment.

"Is A Fond Dream hosting a fan meeting?"

Marlene stumbled upon this news while perusing reports on her phone.

Tess inquired, "When is it?"

"Next Friday."

A Fond Dream had maintained a low profile until now. Tess was taken aback by the revelation of the fan meeting.

She came up with an idea, a wry smile playing on her lips.

Having been in the entertainment industry for years, she refused to admit defeat to such trivial matters. If A Fond Dream were a man, she was confident he wouldn't resist her charm. Tess believed she had the means to captivate him.

Lilah, too, turned her attention to the data following the launch of her drama. It surpassed her expectations. Saul extended his congratulations, asserting that A Single Mother's Life had the potential to surpass the influence of her previous drama.

“I can't fathom how many fans will show up at the meeting," Saul said with a sigh.

Lilah chuckled. "I'm indifferent to the number of attendees."

Her demeanor was remarkably composed and carefree.

Saul speculated that her personality might be the key to her ability to craft outstanding scripts.