Chen Mumu stood at a crossroads, torn between two impossible choices. She glanced at Mao Liu, who was watching her intently, clearly expecting her to give up the female lead role. His eyes practically demanded her to bow out. But Chen Mumu couldn't bring herself to do it. This was the biggest opportunity of her career—the first real breakthrough since she had started acting. How could she just walk away from it?
Time was running out, and Mao Liu's impatience was palpable. He asked again, "Well, Chen Mumu, what's your decision?"
Without a word, Chen Mumu walked over to his desk, grabbed a pen from the stationery cup, and signed her name on the termination papers. She then turned to face Mao Liu, whose face was frozen in shock.
"Since the company is terminating my contract, I assume there will be no compensation I need to pay," she said coolly. "This allows me to leave smoothly. In the future, I hope I never have to see your face again, Mao Liu."