Chapter 45 Lila's Shamelessness

Lila Cross froze. On the drive back from the film studio, Adrian Quinn's words echoed in her mind: "In their eyes, you're just a weakling they can push around." "If you never want to be bullied or manipulated again, work hard—become strong enough to trample them into the dust." Trample them into the dust... She closed her eyes, silently clenching her fists at her sides. Perhaps this was the only path left to her. This time, Adrian Quinn had helped her and handled everything. But what about next time? And the time after? As long as she stayed in this industry, she would keep running into those two, again and again. In that case, why not... Do exactly as Adrian Quinn said—trample them into the dust? With that thought, the car had already stopped at the gates of the Quinn Estate. As she climbed the stairs, she spotted Noah slipping out of her room. The little boy turned and met Lila's inquisitive gaze. He jumped, greeting her while sidling toward the study. "Back so early?" "Mm." Lila blo