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The Ugly Duckling's Counterattack: I went From the Quagmire to the Top Novel Cover

The Ugly Duckling's Counterattack: I went From the Quagmire to the Top

Two sisters dive into the cutthroat world of show business with completely opposite reputations. Stella Davis is celebrated as a pure, aloof goddess who rises above the drama. Meanwhile, I am branded as a calculating actress willing to do whatever it takes to climb to the top. Just as the divide between us deepens, an unexpected twist upends my entire life: the powerful billionaire Mr. Lopez suddenly proposes marriage, changing the rules of the game forever.
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Chapter 4

Ivan played with my earlobe and mumbled, “I can’t bear to lose you.”

I didn’t believe that there could be someone who didn’t love Stella.

When Ivan and Stella were together, I would ask him for chances to perform in a few major dramas and earn enough money to leave.

Thinking of this, I sweetly and tenderly called out Ivan a few times.

Lying in Ivan’s arms, I unexpectedly felt a sense of being loved.

Since then, Ivan not only brought gifts for Stella, but also casually threw me a few bags and clothes.

I looked at the logo above and smiled with narrowed eyes.

Seeing that, Stella frowned and gave me a resentful glance.

I immediately went to the second-hand website and put them all up for sale. The money made my heart pound.

It turned out that a handbag could provide a worry-free upbringing for ten children.

There were also many exquisite jewelry pieces that I had the privilege of wearing during the event.

After the event ended, the person in charge quickly took them back and carefully checked them several times, afraid that I would dirty or lose them.

Once at a banquet, I lost an earring. After the event ended, I was terrified and knelt on the ground searching for a long time before barely finding it.

Now they had become toys to please Stella, and also served as compensation for me.

Though Ivan was refused by Stella, I would praise him.

He was always a person who was adored by everyone.

But there were different opinions about being pursued by women.

At least Stella definitely wouldn’t be happy if Ivan chose me.

I knew Ivan was using me to control Stella. He was an outstanding person.

It was okay for him to coax Stella for a day or two, but it was inevitable for him to get impatient after a long time.

So he used me to pressure Stella and told her not to refuse anymore.

I tried my best to be close to Ivan, because only in this way could I make Stella anxious.

Ivan was satisfied, and maybe he would give me more compensation in the future for my eager assistance.

Ivan and I went to banquets together.

Stella sat on the side, and I sat on Ivan’s lap, while he held my waist.

His eyes no longer stayed on Stella all the time, and I lied shyly in Ivan’s arms.

Stella’s eyebrows gradually furrowed, and she left the seat in a daze in a hurry.

Ivan did not look at her, but instead caressed my fingertips.

“Amelia, would you marry me?”

This news caused a sensation in the entertainment industry. Ivan proposed to me, but didn’t mention Stella at all.

Ivan didn’t like me, and even looked down on me.

How could he want to marry me?

So I remained calm, and agreed happily.

I looked at him, as if really looking at the beloved one.

Stella and Ivan’s fans went crazy and started cursing me.

[Amelia is so cheap! She stole her own sister’s man!]

“Felix, how can someone like you in the entertainment industry marry into the Lopez family? Stop dreaming!]

[Stella is so pitiful! She has been dragged down by her sister since her debut, and now her sister wants to snatch her man...]

[I’m speechless. Why doesn’t someone like Amelia just die?]

[Felix is clearly a little fairy!]

[Ivan has a bad taste. I would vomit just by looking at Amelia a little longer...]

Stella came to find me.

Her eyes were filled with disgust.

A long time ago, I replaced her for the first time to drink with the business partners. Those people were not honest and touch me when drunk.

When I came back, I brushed myself until my whole body was red.

Stella just looked down on me like this.

“Why are we sisters? Why are you so shameless?”

To this day, she still felt this way.

“Why are we sisters? Why are you so shameless?”

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