My Accidental Husband Is My Revenge Partner - Chapter 26

Chapter 26: The Bitter Truth
Michelle was greatly offended by Richard’s words. They felt like sharp daggers piercing her skin, each one adding fuel to the fire of her growing anger.

“What did you say?” She questioned, glaring hard at him, daring him to repeat his words.

Richard didn’t seem to understand her message.

“Come on Michelle. It’s just common sense. You said director Jeunes is the one in charge of the production of the movie, right? But he rejected your performance despite how famous you are and accepted Selene’s. It simply means she’s better than you,” he replied. “She’s also prettier than you,” he added, about to turn to continue his game after destroying Michelle’s ego.

Before he could focus on his game, he felt a hard object hit his back.

“Ouch!” He winced in pain. “What the bell, Michelle?!!”

He looked down and found the bedside lamb on the ground, already broken due to the impact.

“Are you sick in the head?” He questioned her.

“Maybe I am!!” Michelle yelled. She was starting to lose it and Richard could see it. Her face was flushed red in anger and it seemed she could kill anyone at that moment. “That bitch stole my role by sleeping with director Jeunes and you dare to tell me she’s better than me. You must be blind, Richard!”

Richard stared at her in bewilderment.

Michelle pulled her head in frustration. “Can you believe the role they gave me? The role of the concubine,” she replied before Richard could answer.

He instantly regretted asking her what was wrong with her. She kept fuming like a child whose lollipop was snatched from her.

‘I should have just minded my own damn business,’ Richard thought to himself.

“Honestly Michelle, I don’t care anymore. Just do whatever you want. I’m going out to get some fresh air,” he said. Without waiting for her answer, he left the room.

Michelle burned a hole in his back. “Deadbeat.”

Suddenly, she felt her hand slippery. When she looked at it, she found blood on her hands. Frowning, she wondered where the blood came from until she remembered she had broken the glass cup with anger earlier.

“Shit!” She cursed and went to clean it up.

**

A week later,

Selene and Kace went to the location where the acting will be held. Many people had already arrived at the location. Most of them were the people who passed their audition while others were the crew.

“You see? Out of the hundred people we saw at the audition hall, about forty got accepted,” said Kace.

“I guess that’s something about acting. Be ready to be rejected,” she replied.

The both of them headed inside while everyone glanced at them from time to time. Everyone recognized Kace as the last son of the Wallace family and seeing him in person, the girls wanted to rush towards him and envelope him in a hug, but they held themselves.

When their eyes landed on Selene, they instantly recognized her to be the lady who Michelle was speaking to on the day of their audition. Now, they couldn’t help but wonder why she had Kace, a member of the Wallace family following her everywhere.

Even Kace felt bad for himself, but when he remembered that he was protecting his sister-in-law, he puffed up his chest and glared at the actors that were ogling at Selene.

‘That’s my brother’s wife you bastards,’ he sent out the message. Sadly, they couldn’t read his mind but they averted their eyes immediately when they saw his glare.

Selene had no idea where she should head to first. The place was huge and she didn’t need to ask anyone to know they would be using the site as the palace.

“Selene!” She suddenly heard someone call her name. It wasn’t a female’s voice so she was sure it wasn’t Michelle. The latter hadn’t called her since the day the list came out, and neither had she texted her about hanging out again. Perhaps, she’s still mourning for her lost role.

Selene turned back and saw Director Jeunes walking towards her with another man who looked younger by his side. The younger one seemed to be part of the crew as he asked director Jeunes about how things should be done to his liking.

“Just get the cameras, lights, and speakers ready for now,” said director Jeunes.

He faced Selene.

“Selene, how are you doing?” He asked her with a smile on his face.

Selene was slightly stunned when she heard Director Jeunes’ question.

“I’m doing fine, Director Jeunes,” she replied with a slight bow.

The director nodded. When his eyes landed on Kace, he stretched out his hand for a handshake. “Kace, you are here too?”

Kace accepted the director’s handshake as she shook his head. “I’m not here for acting, Mr Jeunes. I’m here to support my friend here,” he gestured to Selene.

“Ahh… I see. In case you want to go back to the caring industry, all you need to do is to give me a call and I will have a role ready for you,” said the director.

Kace nodded in understanding.

A few years ago, Kace used to be an actor and he instantly gained popularity. But after a few films, he quit his job as an actor and decided to help Xavier with his underground business. He was also good in making devices so he decided to focus on that instead.

“So Selene, let’s go inside so that you can meet your colleagues,” said the director.

Both Selene and Kace followed director Jeunes inside.

“Was director Jeunes the one who directed all the movies you’ve acted in the past?” Selene asked Kace with a hushed tone.

Kace shook his head, “Not all of them.”

All of a sudden, Selene felt a piercing glare from her side. Her eyes scanned a few people who were already inside the huge palace until they landed on a particular figure, Michelle.

As if caught in her actions, Michelle quickly brought a soft smile to her lips. “Selene,” she called.