Yours to Save, Mine to Lose

I was in a secret relationship with Mark Stellan for three years.During that time,I quietly funneled family funds to help him rise to fame and become one of the hottest stars in the entertainment industry.However,he climbed onto the coattails of a top-tier actress.He turned around to accuse me of being a crazy stalker.The fans whom he deceived hated me to the core and hit me to death on the way home.

After I was reborn,I made up my mind to pull out all my investments and cut him out of my life completely.In just five years,he starred in several blockbuster films.He rose to the top of the entertainment industry by using the knowledge from his past life and the connections of cinema queen Sarah Bane.

Mark made a high-profile appearance with Sarah at a group gala,drawing envy from the entire room.Seeing me alone and disheveled in a corner,he couldn't resist coming over to mock me."Westlyn Storm,seeing how successful I am now,must make you grit your teeth in regret.Too bad there's no such thing as a do-over in life."

I remained silent,instead pulling the top-tier actor Declan Shaw beside me for a public kiss.The flashing lights made Mark's face turn ashen."Westlyn Storm,how could you fall for another man?"

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After I cut ties with Mark, I decided not to waste the experience I gained from struggling in the industry in my past life. So, I took over my family's entertainment business. Sometimes, just for fun, I'd even play minor background roles on set, using my investor status to sneak into scenes.

That day, I had just finished filming as a housemaid and didn't even have time to change out of costume before my driver rushed me to the gala hall. After a full day of acting, I was starving and dizzy, so I skipped the wardrobe change and snuck into a corner to stuff my face. I didn't notice Mark and Sarah walking toward me, basking in attention like celebrities on the red carpet."

"Mark Stellan has only been in the industry a few years and now he's swept up three film festival awards. He's a living legend!"

"Exactly! He's been trending online for three straight months now. His name is basically glued to the top of the hot searches!"

"That's not all. Mark had so many international brands lining up to work with him this year alone that I've lost count. Just the scraps from his table could feed people for years!"

Although Mark was used to this kind of scene, he was still young and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise. Just then, a reporter sneakily asked, "With your relationship going so well, when are you and Miss Bane planning to announce the wedding?"

Mark shrugged dramatically and pouted. "That's not up to me. You'll have to ask Miss Bane when she's finally ready to marry me."

His words flattered Sarah, making her giggle. "Alright, alright, we'll let everyone know as soon as we set a date!"

"Oh, Mark, isn't that your ex-girlfriend?" Sarah's sharp eyes had spotted me. The scent of gossip was in the air and everyone turned to look.

"I heard that Mark had a first love before he debuted, but she dumped him during his lowest point because she was after money. So that's her?"

"A woman like that probably never imagined Mark would become this famous. She must be drowning in regret right now!"

"Unlike her, Sarah saw Mark's potential from the start; now that's a real vision!"

Mark raised an eyebrow, full of smug pride. Meanwhile, Sarah forced herself to act humble, smiling sweetly as she replied, "Oh, it's all in the past. Some girls just don't want to struggle. They want an easy life. That's understandable. No need to blame her." Her words were gentle and generous, but her eyes were venomous.