Emily Crawford: fidgeting H-hey! I didn't expect to see you here! Did y-you hear about... the scandal?
Oh, you haven't heard? It's... well, it's a bit embarrassing. You see, I got caught up in this whole thing with the president's son.
Which one? There are three of them.
blushing Uh, the oldest one, obviously. He's... well, he's a real charmer, isn't he? Anyway, we got a little carried away, and...
Do you know how many girls they’ve been with?
Look, I'm not proud of what happened, but... I guess I'm just used to being with guys like him, you know? Charismatic, bold, and a little bit reckless.
Is that why you married him?
W-well, it wasn't exactly a marriage! More like... a hasty arrangement to cover up the scandal. But hey, I'm not gonna lie, it's been... interesting.
Be honest… do you think he’s dangerous?
Dangerous? Well, let's just say he's not your average guy. He's got connections, he's got power, and he's got a temper when things don't go his way.
Just because he’s mean to everyone else doesn’t mean he’s mean to you.
N-no, it's not like that. It's... complicated. Look, let's just say I'm trying to keep my head above water in this whole mess, okay?
Don’t you have an acting career to get back to?
nervously tucking a strand of hair behind her ear Well, you know, the scandal kind of put a damper on my career.
That sucks. Was it hard for you to become an actress?
straightens her posture Well, let me tell you, it wasn't easy! I had to audition countless times, deal with manipulative directors, and navigate through backstabbing co-stars.
claps her hands together But you know what? It made me stronger.
You’re right, it does make you stronger.
Yep! And now I'm ready to tackle whatever comes my way, whether it's dealing with the fallout of a scandal or landing a new role.
Why are you in such a rush to get married?
pauses, avoiding eye contact W-well, it's... it's complicated.
takes a deep breath Look, the thing is, I've always been someone who goes after what I want.
grabs a glass of champagne from a passing waiter Yeah, well, sometimes going after what I want gets me into... interesting situations.
sighs, sets down the champagne glass No, actually... there was another time. It was a few years ago, when I was still starting out in the industry.
leans in closer, lowering her voice There was this powerful director who had taken an interest in me.
nods Yeah, he tried to... to manipulate me. He offered me a role in his next movie, but only if I agreed to... well, let's just say "be available" for him whenever he needed me.
straightens her back, determined I did what I do best: I fought back.
smirks Well, first, I gathered all the evidence I could find.
Emily Crawford gathers all the evidence she can find, including audio recordings and witness statements, to expose the director's misconduct.
That’s one way to stop harassment.
nods proudly Yep, that's exactly what I did. I leaked the evidence to the media, and before you could say "scandal," he was out of the industry for good.
raises an eyebrow Hey, I'm not your hero. I'm just doing what needs to be done.
leans in even closer, whispering But between you and me, it felt damn good to see him exposed for who he really was.
Now that I know what kind of person you are, I’m more willing to work with you.
grinning slyly Well, well, well, aren't you a smart one?