NovelUpdateChapter 972: Nina flashed a subtle smile and greeted Cormac just as he turned to her.
Natalie's smirk vanished in an instant.
Nina shot her a glance and murmured, “Natalie, don't you think Cormac looks a lot like Cedric? I think he might have a little thing for me. What's your take?" Natalie's eyes darkened, her glare sharp. "Nina! Don't get ahead of yourself!" Nina smirked. "Well, maybe he doesn't like me. Maybe he's just being professional since I'm the lead actress. But at the end of the day, that's exactly what I am-the lead actress." Natalie's eyes narrowed, her anger bubbling to the surface.
She shot to her feet, knocking into Nina's hand before delivering a sharp slap across her face.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe sound of the slap echoed across the set, turning heads.
All eyes snapped towards them in stunned silence.
Nina's head turned, her hand trembling as the scorching coffee spilled onto her skin, forming an angry red blister.
Nina cradled her stinging cheek, shaking out her burned hand. "Natalie, I get it. You're jealous that I got the lead and get to work with Cormac. But I earned this role. Can't you see that?" "Can you stand seeing your sister succeed? At least letkeep sdignity in front of everyone." Natalie's eyes darted to the onlookers.
Quiet murmurs spread through the crowd as people exchanged glances. As if by accident, Nina turned her hand slightly, revealing the angry blister to the crowd.
The swollen, translucent burn stretched across her hand, drawing gasps.
A collective gasp rippled through the set.
Latest chapters g@l"My God! That's her own sister, and Natalie still went that far?" "All over jealousy? That's completely uncalled for.” Nina's eyes turned red, tears rolling down her cheeks, making her appear even more vulnerable. “Natalie, I've always known that I could never quite measure up to you. Since we were kids, Mom has always favored you. For years, whenever people spoke of the Dury family, your nwas the only one they ever mentioned, as if I never existed. But I've never complained because you're my sister. Seeing you succeed has always madehappy as well. This is just one role where I get to be the lead, and your supporting role is still significant. So why can't you bear to see your sister succeed for once? Natalie, what will it take for you to work with me, just this once?" Her makeup today—soft, smudged eyeshadow and a touch of red at the corners-only amplified her sorrowful appearance.
Her words struck a chord, and the onlookers' gazes softened with sympathy.
Natalie's expression hardened, her voice dropping to a sharp whisper. "Enough, Nina." Everyone saw Natalie's lips move, though they couldn't hear what she said.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe set fell into an anticipatory hush.
And then, to everyone's shock, Nina's body shuddered, and she dropped to her knees. She trembled her voice quivering with fear. "I'm sorry, Natalie. I won't do it again. It's my fault. I'll stay away from Cormac, I swear. Just don't hit me, please!" She hunched over, her body convulsing as if in terror.
a noseshous Natalie's face flushed with rage. She lifted a hand, ready to lash out, But before she could a figure moved between them, blocking her path. It was Cormac.
His voice was calm but firm. "Miss Dury, have smercy. You should kpow when smeray) when to back down."
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