CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY: CHRIS HARONI

As Tiana stepped out of the audition room, her heart still pounding with the adrenaline of her performance, she was startled to find herself face to face with her step-sister, Penny. Penny stood there with a smirk on her face, her eyes glinting with mischief as she crossed her arms over her chest. ”Well, well, well, if it isn’t little miss perfect,” Penny said with a sneer. “I didn’t know they let amateurs audition for professional roles.” Tiana bristled at the insult, her jaw clenched as she fought to keep her temper in check. She had long grown accustomed to Penny’s snide remarks and petty jealousy, but that didn’t make them any less infuriating. ”Nice to see you too, Penny,” Tiana replied evenly, her voice laced with sarcasm. “I’m sure your audition went just as well as mine.” Before Penny could respond with another cutting remark, another figure stepped into the fray – Chris Haroni, the notorious playboy actor known for his arrogance and womanizing ways. He sauntered over to