What's more, Ariana herself had made an appearance backstage!

Sadie, her brows furrowing, inquired, "Why is she here?"

The assistant met her gaze and disclosed, "Miss Edwards is our producer."

At that moment, Ariana's eyes fell on Sadie. She hesitated briefly, then furrowed her brow and asked the assistant, "Wasn't it said that the female lead was a recently graduated rising star? How did Sadie end up here?"

The assistant at Ariana's side found herself tongue-tied, struggling to deliver a coherent response. Ariana, not one to beat around the bush, turned toward the director.