# Chapter 139: If Only She Could Act This Well in Her Movies
Hello, dear readers! I hope you’re all having a wonderful day. It’s me again, and today we’re walking through one of the sharpest, most satisfying chapters yet. A glamorous movie star tries to play the victim, a sassy heiress refuses to bow down, and one devastating remark from Xavier leaves everyone gasping. Trust me, you are not ready for this one. Let’s dive right in!
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The moment Shirley stepped into that building, she made sure everyone knew she was a star. Dressed in an expensive white suit and wearing a pair of designer sunglasses, she looked every bit the world-famous actress she believed herself to be. And the second she spotted Leia, she dropped her sunglasses just enough to give her a bright, theatrical wave.
But Leia? Leia wasn’t impressed.
She rolled her eyes and let out a sharp, mocking laugh. “Well, it’s not like we’re old friends. This place isn’t exactly huge, and we happen to have our eyes on the same man, so seeing you here isn’t some romantic coincidence. Don’t act like we’re close.”
Leia wasn’t stupid. She had seen through Shirley’s weak, sweet, innocent act a long time ago. To Leia, Shirley was nothing but a scheming woman who pretended to be fragile while stabbing people in the back. And as Xavier’s first love, the woman he had apparently adored for years, Shirley was an eyesore Leia refused to pretend otherwise about.
Of course, Shirley’s team wasn’t about to let that slide.
“How rude!” Shirley’s assistant snapped, glaring at Leia. “Shirley is a famous movie star! She greeted you politely, yet you dare speak to her like that? Aren’t you afraid of being attacked by her fans?”
Leia’s lips curled into a look of pure disgust. “Oh, I’m so scared,” she sneered, dripping with sarcasm. “Everyone knows your fans are the worst—they attack people blindly and think they’re doing justice. I was actually trying to get away from you, because I know you love hiding behind those rabid fans of yours. But fate dragged us together, so fine! Let’s do this.” Her eyes flashed dangerously. “Bring it on.”
Then Leia let loose.
She wasn’t about to hold back anymore. “Now that we’re already here, I’ll admit it—I’ve been disgusted by you for a long time, you scheming witch! You made your debut by copying my best friend, and then you climbed your way up using Universal Entertainment’s money. And what did you give back? Nothing but a bunch of fanatical, disrespectful fans! If I were your sponsor, I’d be furious. So much money poured into you, yet you still can’t act, can’t sing, aren’t funny, and even your commercials are embarrassing!” Leia’s voice grew sharper and more relentless. “The only thing you can brag about is your fanbase that attacks people and ruins their own reputation. If I were you, I’d be too ashamed to even show my face in public!”
Shirley’s agent and assistant were furious. Their faces twisted with anger because, deep down, they knew every single word Leia said was true. And the truth always stings the hardest.
“Why, you—” Shirley’s agent clenched her fists, barely holding back her rage. Then, a vicious smile spread across her face. “Hah! I recorded every word you just said! I’ll post it online soon. Just wait. You’ll become very, very popular.”
The assistant inched forward, waving a phone like a weapon of victory.
But Leia only crossed her arms. “You have no right to do that,” she said coolly. “Did you get my permission? You’re violating my rights, and I can sue you for it.”
“Go ahead!” the agent mocked. “I’m much more experienced than you in PR. If you sue, you’ll definitely lose.”
The air was thick with tension, and Shirley was secretly enjoying watching her team tear Leia apart. That was when a deep, low, male voice sliced through the chaos from behind them.
“Well, then… I’m not inexperienced either, am I?”
Leia wasn’t shocked by that voice. But Shirley’s blood ran cold.
The moment Shirley realized who had arrived, her entire demeanor changed. The smug satisfaction vanished, replaced by the trembling look of an innocent, wounded flower. She turned around with watery eyes, already rehearsing her role as the victim.
“Please, everyone, stop,” she whimpered softly. “I can’t make everyone like me. It’s fine if Miss Osborne hates me… I can handle it.”
Then, as if she hadn’t noticed Xavier before, she gasped. “Xavier, you’re here…” She turned her wide, innocent eyes to Leia. “I don’t know why Miss Osborne is so angry with me. I greeted her politely, but she just started attacking me… But I suppose it’s my fault. As a public figure, I can never make everyone like me.”
Leia rolled her eyes so dramatically it was a miracle they didn’t get stuck. “Oh, yes,” she mocked. “Obviously, you are the poor, poor innocent one. I’m just a narrow-minded madwoman who randomly decided to bully famous, helpless Shirley.”
“Miss Osborne, that’s not what I meant at all…” Shirley looked at Xavier with pitiful, pleading eyes. “Xavier, you’ve known me for years—you know me best. Am I truly a troublemaker?”
Xavier looked at her. But there was no tenderness in his gaze, no trace of the adoration he once had for her.
He said coldly, “If you had acted this well in your movies, we would have profited ages ago.”
The stinging quiet that followed was breathtaking.
Shirley’s face turned pale, then livid. She quickly lowered her head, gritting her teeth to hold back her anger. Xavier had always praised her, spoiled her, adored her. He had never, ever embarrassed her like this in front of another woman. She couldn’t believe it. She couldn’t accept it.
Leia, however, burst out laughing. A bright, carefree laugh that immediately cleared the storm from Xavier’s expression. He had to fight hard to suppress the affection tugging at his lips. At that moment, the weight that had been pressing on his shoulders simply evaporated.
Xavier cleared his throat and turned back to Shirley, his voice brisk and businesslike. “Actually, you came at the perfect time. There’s something I need to discuss with you.”
Shirley lifted her head, her eyes sparkling with sudden hope. “Xavier, what is it? Actually, I have something I wanted to discuss with you too. Can I speak with you in your office?”
For the entire time she had been away, Shirley had sensed that Xavier’s feelings for her were no longer the same. Terrified of losing the fame and lifestyle she had grown used to, she had tried again and again to reignite his old feelings. But Xavier had seen right through her childish tactics. He had refused to see her until now. So, in her mind, this invitation was her golden opportunity to win him back.
“Let’s go.”
Before leaving, Xavier glanced at Leia. It was a short glance, deliberately casual, but it carried a silent challenge: Are you really not going to fight for me?
Leia stubbornly lifted her chin. She watched Shirley, Xavier, and her team walk away, and instead of chasing after them, she walked into the elevator.
But the second she stepped inside, her heart trembled. The moment she heard the elevator doors begin to close, something cold washed over her chest. Still, she refused to look back.
“Hmph! He can talk to whoever he wants!” Leia muttered to herself. “It doesn’t matter to me. I don’t care at all!”
From the other side of the hall, Xavier watched the elevator door seal shut. His fingers clenched into fists.
*Fine, Leia. If that’s how you want it… Your man is about to be snatched away by another woman, and you can’t even be bothered to care. Am I really that unimportant to you?*
Meanwhile, Shirley stopped in front of Xavier’s office and turned to her entourage. “Wait here. Xavier wants to speak to me alone.”
But before they could reply, Xavier’s voice came from inside.
“No, let them come in too. They should know about this anyway.”
Shirley’s smile flickered. Her agent and assistant exchanged uneasy glances. But the cold note in Xavier’s voice told them this was not a social reunion. Something else was coming.
And whatever it was, it was about to change everything.
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**Reader’s Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, this chapter was an absolute treat! Watching Leia stand her ground and verbally dismantle Shirley was incredibly satisfying, but Xavier’s unexpected one-liner was the icing on the cake. He finally saw Shirley’s true colors, and his dry, ruthless honesty was so refreshing. At the same time, the tension between Xavier and Leia remains deeply heartbreaking—they’re both too proud to admit how much they need each other, and you can feel that pain in every word and glance. The only reason I don’t give it five perfect stars is because the chapter ended far too soon! I need more!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I think the next chapter will be explosive! Xavier’s cryptic comment about Shirley’s team needing to hear his words hints that he’s about to cut ties with Shirley—or perhaps expose her manipulation in front of everyone. Shirley will likely panic and pull every trick she has to keep her grip on Xavier. Meanwhile, Leia’s cold indifference may finally crack, and the distance between her and Xavier will hit a breaking point. One thing is certain: someone is about to lose everything.
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