“Because you're after Mr. Hughes and jealous of Eleanor!" Moira shot back. She then turned to the director, saying, “Eleanor was bitten by a snake. How do you plan to explain this to Mr. Hughes?”

The director, aware of Eleanor's importance to Brian, didn't dare to neglect her.

He glared at Rosalynn and barked, “Who are you? Get off the set right now."

Valeria interjected, visibly upset, "I invited Rosalynn here. You can't just side with Eleanor before investigating.”

The director retorted, "Valeria, you've been in this industry long enough. You should know there's no need to investigate. If anything happens to Eleanor, we'll all be in trouble."

In other words, Eleanor had Brian's support and could get away with anything.

Eleanor and Moira exchanged smug glances.

Rosalynn halted Valeria, who tried to protest further, and addressed the director, "I have a video. Watch it first."

The director stared at her phone, playing the video of the staff member placing snakes in the pond.

Shocked, he turned to the staff member, fury in his voice, "Stetson, you put the snakes in the pond?"

Stetson's face contorted, panic glinting in his eyes.

"I..."

“Stetson, why would you do that?" Eleanor shouted at him, her eyes sending a warning.

Noticing her glare, Stetson swallowed hard.

He couldn't afford to offend her.

What could he do?

“Stetson, speak up! Why did you do that?" Valeria pressed.

Stetson glanced at her, saying, “I don't like you, so I put the snakes in the water to frighten you."

He knew crossing Eleanor would bring him trouble, but Valeria had no such backing.

Even if he blamed her, she wouldn't dare retaliate. fou don't like me? What have I done to you?" Valeria fumed.

“Don't you know newcomers to the crew get hazed?" Stetson retorted.

Valeria fell silent, at a loss for words.