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    Natalie’s lips curled into a forced smile, poised to respond, but Cormac’s cold voice sliced through her attempt. “Miss Dury, I appreciate your attention, but you’re not my type.”


    The blood drained from Natalie’s face.


    Murmurs rippled through the crowd.


    “Is she about to cry?”


    “She ps her own sister and then ys the victim?”


    “You have no idea—there are plenty of women who y the victim these days. Did you see how hard she pped Nina? No hesitation at all. But the moment she faces Cormac, she puts on this helpless act. If someone walked in now, they’d think she was the one who got pped. Natalie really knows how to put on a show.”


    “That’s right! Natalie’s probably been pampered her whole life, doing whatever she pleases. Someone needs to put her in her ce.”


    As those words sank in, the entire set quietly nodded in agreement, their expressions echoing the sentiment.


    With Cormac’s steady support, Nina made her way towards the resting area. Midway, she abruptly turned her head.


    As expected, her eyes locked onto Natalie’s.


    A sly, taunting smile curved on Nina’s lips as she faced Natalie. That expression infuriated Natalie; she exploded into a furious tantrum, cursing and jabbing her finger at Nina.


    The director’s thunderous voice finally cut through, forcing her into reluctant silence. Yet, her re remained locked onto Nina, sharp as a dagger.


    Back home, Nina found Dani lounging in the living room, eyes on the TV.


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    “Dani, I stirred up quite amotion on set today,” Nina admitted.


    Dani shot her a knowing look, a smile ying on her lips. “Standing up for yourself felt good, didn’t it?”


    Without hesitation, Nina nodded, a bright smile lighting up her face. “It really did.”


    Dani let out a soft chuckle as Nina happily skipped back to her room.


    Watching Nina disappear into her room, Lillian leaned in closer and murmured, “Cormac just won the youngest Best Actor award. Wasn’t he supposed to take a break? Why would he suddenly ept this project?”


    Dani’s lips curved into a knowing smile.


    Lillian pressed on, puzzled. “And he’s starring alongside a total neer? That seems out of character. Why would he agree?”


    Dani let out a soft chuckle. “Because…”


    Lillian’s curiosity piqued.


    Dani merely lifted her hand and gestured towards Nina’s room. Realization dawned on Lillian. “Oh, this is going to drive Natalie absolutely insane.”


    The following day, the inte buzzed with the headline, “Nina Dury vs. Natalie Dury—Battle for the Lead Role!”


    A leaked video of the altercation quickly spread, igniting a wave of online bacsh against Natalie.


    The footage sparked an outpouring of sympathy, earning Nina a surge of new fans.


    Soon, a crowd of supporters gathered on set, cheering for Nina. She stood among them, shing a warm smile. “Thank you all for your support! But I’d rather you focus on my work. Mr. Murray is so dedicated and meticulous—I’m learning so much.”


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