Chapter 134: Shattered Calm

"Mariana," Daphne began, her voice laced with concern, "There's something you need to be aware of before filming starts." Mariana looked up from her phone, a quizzical expression on her face. "What's that, Daphne?" Daphne leaned forward, her gaze serious. "Being the female lead in a drama with two male leads can be tricky. There's a tendency for fans to ship you with one or the other, and if you're not careful, it can get messy. Remember what happened to Layla? She faced a lot of hate comments and criticism for supposedly 'leading on' both actors." Mariana shivered, remembering the online vitriol directed at Layla, an actress who had been caught in a similar situation. "Yikes, that sounds awful. Don't worry, I'll be professional. My focus is on delivering a great performance, not getting caught in a love triangle." Daphne smiled reassuringly. "That's the spirit! Just be mindful of any unnecessary interactions or social media posts that could be misinterpreted." The following day,