Chapter 125: Shadows of Doubt

The dial tone buzzed before Tiago's voice filled the receiver. "Hailey, that training schedule you sent over seems...intense. I might need to speak to Santi to discuss with the directors." Hailey, sitting in Mariana’s office with the phone pressed to her ear, replied calmly, "Intense? It's a standard program for acting training." "Standard, maybe," Tiago conceded. "But Mariana isn't some soldier. We need to keep her safe, sure, but not if it breaks her down." Hailey could practically see him furrow his brow through the phone. "Safety and well-being are often two sides of the same coin. A strong foundation can boost her confidence and overall performances. After all, it isn’t easy to become a star." Tiago sighed, the sound traveling clearly through the line. "Confidence, yes, but at what cost?" "A rigorous schedule is necessary to build a solid acting base I believe" Hailey countered gently. "However, I do see your point. Perhaps minor adjustments could be made." A pause filled t