My Actress Girlfriend Helped My Rival Destroy MeChapter 1

The Grand Pianist Excellence Awards were supposed to be the crowning moment of my career. But instead of celebrating, it turned into my worst nightmare.

The international prize I had poured my heart and soul into, which I had sacrificed countless hours for, wasn’t mine. No, it was handed over to my biggest rival, Steven Jackson, like some gift wrapped in a shiny bow.

Frustrated and furious, I confronted the organizers.

My attempt to demand answers ended badly—very badly. By the time I got home, my left hand was in a cast, fractured from the chaos. All I wanted was to vent to Margot, my girlfriend of two years. Margot, the shining star of the screen, is an award-winning actress everyone adores.

But as I approached the door, I froze in my tracks. Her voice—and his—filtered through the thin walls.

“Are you happy now?” Margot’s tone was light, almost teasing. “Whatever you want, Steven, it’s yours.”

“Of course, I’m happy,” Steven responded smugly. “This proves I matter more to you than that Frank Carmichael.”