Sophie Smith was indeed shocked. Charlotte Harrison and Christopher Smith have never understood the entertainment industry, nor do they read gossip or entertainment news, so how did they know she became the lead actress of City of Desire?
Sophie admits she didn’t tell them about getting the lead role in City of Desire, which was her mistake. But every time she went back home, Charlotte was always excessively harsh with her, leaving her no chance to speak up about this.
"Are you speechless now?" Charlotte thought she had caught an opportunity to humiliate Sophie, "You knew the family had no money but you still went to study film performance. Now you’ve become the lead actress, got the money, and want to cut ties with the family, right? Truly heartless."
"Enough!" Christopher couldn’t stand it anymore, "All the money Little Sophie used to study film performance was earned by herself. Say less, please."
"Say less? You just indulge her; in the future, all her earnings won’t have anything to do with you. Then, you can just stand aside and cry."
Charlotte’s overbearing attitude greatly upset her, but she didn’t want to argue with her.
"Dad, I’m sorry, it was wrong of me not to tell you about this because I haven’t found a suitable opportunity..."
"Little Sophie, Dad knows you didn’t do it on purpose." Christopher chuckled awkwardly twice, "I originally called your school to ask your counselor about the tuition matters. Dad intended to pay it for you, but your counselor said you’d already paid in full. Then, she also casually mentioned your situation, saying you got a lead role in a movie, and it’s a big production." Christopher’s expression was somewhat proud when he said this.
"What’s the point of talking so much nonsense? Just let her tell us, how is she going to manage her salary? Will we get any! You should know the family is in heavy debt now, still living in this decades-old house..."
She finally understood Charlotte’s intention.
Indeed, Asher Land gave her a newcomer-level salary valued in the millions. After taxes and economic company shares were deducted, she still had a few million left. She didn’t mind giving all the money to Christopher.
"I will give all the money to Dad." She said word by word, "I won’t keep a cent for myself. Whether you use it to pay the debts or buy a house, I have no objections."
"Are you serious?" Charlotte interrupted Christopher hastily, her eyes lit up, "When will you give it to us?"
"The investors have advanced me 70%, which should arrive in a few days. Once it’s in the account, I’ll transfer it to Dad. The rest will have to wait until the film wraps up."
"That’s more like it."
"Little Sophie, keep the money for yourself. After all, you’re entering the industry as an actress now; you should spend it on yourself and take good care of yourself. Dad is sorry that I haven’t given you a good life in these years." Christopher bowed his head in guilt; tears flickered in his eyes.
Sophie was too sensible. He felt sorry for her mother and even more for her.
"What are you talking about? You didn’t let Sophie have a good life; do you expect me and Little James to live well?" Charlotte gave Sophie a sidelong glance, "Don’t forget Little James is your biological son too!"
"Little Sophie, don’t misunderstand. Your Aunt Harrison means she’s been with Little James here for three years already. I’ve looked at Little James as my biological son." Christopher hurriedly explained, afraid that Sophie would misunderstand.
"Look at you, spoiling your daughter so much. I’ve suffered a lot these past three years with you, without money. If we go on , life won’t be bearable..."
"Enough!" Sophie glared coldly at Charlotte, "Don’t be too arrogant; this money is for my dad. If you keep making noise, I assure you won’t get a cent."