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Celeste Talbert, the leading star of the soap opera *The Sun Also Sets*, enjoys her position and popularity on the show. Her steadfast dedication to the show is soon threatened by her manipulative co-star, Montana Moorehead.

Determined to take over Celeste's role, Montana makes a devious pact with producer David Seton Barnes, offering sensual favors in exchange for securing her position. This marks the beginning of a malicious plan aimed at undermining Celeste.

As part of their scheme, Montana and David orchestrate a scene that leads to Celeste inadvertently causing harm to a young mute orphan named Lori Craven. This manipulation deepens when Celeste realizes that Lori is her niece after the tragic incident unfolds.

After realizing Lori's true identity, network executive Edmund Edwards makes the decision to integrate her character into the show as a regular. This move aims to revitalize the show's declining ratings and grabs the attention of the audience.

Montana and David bring back Jeffrey Anderson, Celeste's former love interest who was fired due to their tumultuous past. His return complicates matters as he enjoys tormenting Celeste while also wrestling with his lingering feelings for her.

As the show progresses, Jeffrey and Lori begin to develop a romantic chemistry that deeply unsettles Celeste. Just as it seems their characters are about to kiss, Celeste intervenes to reveal the truth about Lori's parentage.

In a revealing on-camera moment, Celeste shares her painful history of having to conceal her pregnancy and pass Lori off as her niece. This shocking disclosure leads to outrage among the show's cast and crew as they process her tumultuous story.

Amidst the scandal, the show experiences a remarkable boost in ratings, surprisingly reviving audience interest. This unintended publicity becomes a double-edged sword as David attempts to leverage the situation to oust Celeste.

During a heated board meeting, David pushes for Celeste's dismissal, but she finds unexpected support from her colleagues, including writer Rose. As the tides turn, they recognize that the controversy has garnered sympathy for Celeste among the public.

Struggling with her relationship with Lori, Celeste turns to Jeffrey for assistance in mending their bond. Despite initial reluctance, they share an intimate moment, only to be interrupted by Montana's shocking claim of being pregnant with Jeffrey's child.

The situation escalates when a tabloid reveals that Montana is allegedly expecting Jeffrey's baby, leading to confrontations among the characters. Tensions reach a boiling point as Lori demands a definitive choice about the show's future.

In a daring move, the network decides to air a live episode with all actors reading from a teleprompter. This suspenseful setting builds tension as hidden secrets are poised to be revealed during the climax of the show.

As Lori's character suffers from a fictitious 'brain fever', Celeste heroically volunteers to donate her brain, showcasing her love and willingness to save Lori. This selfless act becomes a pivotal moment in their relationship.

In a dramatic turn, Rose reveals Montana's secret identity by producing a yearbook photo that exposes her as Milton Moorehead. The shocking truth devastates Montana, leaving her to deal with the fallout of her deceitful actions.

Following the resolution of the drama, Celeste, Jeffrey, and Lori celebrate their triumph in the show, receiving accolades for their performances. Meanwhile, Montana finds herself navigating the consequences of her actions, resorting to a dinner theater where she once worked.