Chapter 254

Scarlett’s POV: Inside the conference room, seated at the head of the long table, was the investor—David Miller. A middle-aged man in his fifties, with a large belly, a receding hairline, and a flat nose bridged by a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. I couldn’t bear to look at him for even a second and immediately averted my gaze. For the first time, I realized someone could wear gold-rimmed glasses in such an offensive way. The show’s executive director sat next to David, flanked by a young female director. The female director looked at me, her eyes carrying a hint of concern and sympathy. I nodded briefly to the director before turning toward the young woman with a small smile. “Hello, Maya.” The director, Maya, was actually only thirty years old. She was approachable and had been supportive of me since the show began… in fact, she was a fan of my work. “Miss Shadow, please take a seat,” Maya gently reminded me. I wasn’t in a hurry. I chose a seat further away from David. I had not failed