Chapter 468

Fueled by alcohol, Samuel blurted out, "We know all about it. You earn a hefty sum every month from Mr. Gardner Senior, and word on the street is you're quite capable. Besides, being Joe's woman, lending us a few million bucks shouldn't be a big deal." Samuel used to be a big spender. Now, even a hundred dollars felt like a luxury. The frustration was gnawing at him. This wasn't the life he envisioned. He couldn't even land an audition for a supporting role. People he used to consider beneath him were now openly mocking him. Even directors who once fawned over him were criticizing his acting, saying he relied solely on his popularity and never bothered to hone his craft. Even extras were outperforming him now. Samuel had always been revered. Now, he was being ruthlessly ridiculed, and it was a bitter pill to swallow. He craved money; he needed a lot of them. He loathed taking the bus to commute. Skylar looked at the two men, her disgust unconcealed. "You haven't changed a bit. S