177 Passing With Flying Colours (2/2)
Park Lina had no intentions of hiding their discussion. Those who had been unaware of what had happened in the conference room earlier all turned their heads to watch the confrontation.
”I-I'm not sure what you mean. This is a surprise for me too,” Yeo Ri squeaked. She avoided looking straight at the lady, instead choosing to stare at the ground. Her hair covered the menacing glint in her eyes.
After the incident, Yeo Ri had a hard time controlling herself against any sort of angry or malicious intent towards herself. It reminded her of that b*stard who ruined her life—it made her feel like strangling someone after remembering that b*stard's d*mnable face. If only she could turn back time and kill that b*stard with her own two hands, she thought.
However, Park Lina perceived her reaction as timidity and cowardice. Her lips pulled into a sneer, ”Don't lie! Or else, how could he have chosen you even though nothing happened yet?!”
Park Lina was pissed. Her agency had already reassured her that this audition was going to be a walk in the park since most of her rivals were newbies, but the fact that she had been brushed aside and overshadowed by the girl had caused her pride to take a hit. It was not a good feeling since she had gotten cocky due to her career having been smooth-sailing since its beginning.
”You cheater! You definitely cheated!” Park Lina yelled loudly, causing a scene.
Yeo Ri shrunk in her seat, her fists balling. Her body trembled with the intense urge to fight or flight.
The spectators misunderstood the reason behind her trembling and turned to look at Park Lina with disapproving eyes. Even if she did something wrong, was it any reason to bully the poor young girl like that?
”Hey, why are you cornering her like this?!” Lee In Ha said. ”Stop being so petty just because the interviewers didn't notice you,” she added spitefully. Eun Jae Hee stood beside her, nodding in agreement.
”What did you say, you bi—!” Park Lina raised her voice, her eyes spitting fire at Lee In Ha. ”Who are you to talk to me like this, huh?!”
”Get off your high horse. Do you have princess syndrome or something?” Lee In Ha muttered, eyeing the crazed lady with narrowed eyes.
Hearing the arguments, the crowd was in a cacophony of murmurs. Their judgemental looks washed over Park Lina, causing her face to burn brighter from shame and anger.
”—!” Park Lina gritted her teeth. She could feel everyone's eyes on her.
”This is not a place for catfights. If you want to scream and shout, please do it outside.”
The familiar monotone voice of the female interviewer rang out behind them, edged with coldness. Her eyebrows were scrunched in annoyance, looking at the noisy girl with a denouncing glance.
After saying her piece, she moved to a noticeboard and pinned up the piece of paper she was carrying in her hand. Without minding the commotion, she went on to speak, ”Those whose names are listed on this list, please re-enter the conference room. As for the rest, feel free to leave. You've worked hard, but unfortunately you are not whom our company is looking for.” Then, she left.
After the interviewer left, the candidates crowded the post, and after scanning it after a few seconds, many sighed in disappointed.
On the simple piece of paper, only three names were listed, and Yeo Ri's name was on the top.