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No Apologies: The Hollywood Takeover

Chapter 4 

Word Count: 553    |    Released on: 07/06/2025

Family Fun* was, predictably, a communal m

nance after our earlier exch

king a nice, light, vegan quinoa salad. Super healthy, super LA. I can handle the quin

f has-beens and never-weres, mumbled agreement, cle

tion in his eyes. I gave

nner-Up, nor did I plan on subsisting on rabbit food fo

d, loud enough for

mid-stride.

leasantly. "And I don't recall signing up

, is cooking too *strenuous* for

fessionals. And not to be ordered around by someone whose prima

er character actor, a Mr. Johnson who'd s

*family* show, Ava. It's about c

forced scenarios for ratings? I'm happy to

hone. A few taps

n-starred Italian from that place in Los Olivos. I ordered extra. Anyone w

guitar and a shy smile, who was looking particularly unenthus

tion. "You can't just *order takeout* to a

the show's budget. Unless the producers want to make a segment out of 'Ava Hayes Enjo

ering. "You're so.

ily. "But I'll be entitl

rified all at once. He kept glancing be

ce, apparently decided this was ratings gold. No o

illed the air, starkly contrasting with the sad bo

ted my invitation. Even one of the c

ate their quinoa

e to savor

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No Apologies: The Hollywood Takeover
No Apologies: The Hollywood Takeover
“I'd just returned to LA after 18 months off-grid, ready for a well-deserved break from humanitarian law. My younger brother, Leo, a rising actor, needed a favor: appear on a cheesy reality show. I envisioned a relaxing week at a ranch, a simple family obligation. I was entirely mistaken. I quickly discovered Leo wasn't just having career trouble; he was "Hollywood's Prettiest Prop," drowning in online hate. His self-worth was shattered by relentless "talentless" accusations. Then I met Chad, the actor who publicly claimed Leo "stole" his role, and his sneering sister Brittany. They wasted no time insulting my brother, questioning our family's very "gene pool" for the cameras. Every show interaction fueled their narrative: Leo as the fraud, me as the "entitled" sister. I faced public ridicule for daring to push back. Then came the real threat: Marcus Thorne, a powerful executive, publicly hinted at activating a "morals clause" against Leo. My brother's agent confirmed the studio was ready to discard him due to "negative publicity." Leo, utterly defeated, begged me, "Maybe I should just... apologize." Apologize? For exposing a rigged system? For defending my brother against an organized smear campaign orchestrated by industry sharks? My kind, vulnerable brother was about to be sacrificed for entertainment ratings and Hollywood politics. This wasn't just Leo's career; it was about justice in an industry built on lies. Watching his fear, I knew one thing. No. "No apologies," I firmly told him. "Not now. Not ever for this." I fired up his dormant Twitch channel. It was time to fight back, not with their manufactured drama, but with cold, hard facts. I was about to detonate a nuclear bomb on Hollywood. They didn't just pick a fight with Leo. They picked a fight with a Hayes.”
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