As Anna walked down the street, her mind raced with thoughts of Ling Buyi and the complicated world they both inhabited. Life in the entertainment industry was unforgiving, especially for women. One wrong step—one perceived mistake—and it could all come crashing down. For stars like Ling Buyi, who had reached incredible heights of fame, the stakes were even higher. The scrutiny was relentless, and the pressure to maintain an unblemished image was suffocating.
Anna knew this world all too well. She had witnessed colleagues and friends fall from grace, their careers ending almost as quickly as they had risen. The public was fickle, always eager for a scandal, and the media thrived on feeding that appetite. It wasn't enough to be talented—you had to be perfect. Any deviation from that perfection could lead to lost endorsements, cancelled contracts, and a tarnished reputation that was near impossible to rebuild.
