The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 171

Director Lucas, who is gearing up for his next big shoot, owes Jake a substantial favor. Even though the director already has an actress in mind for the female lead, he can hardly turn Jake down when the man cashes in his chips.

Fortunately, Jade’s innocent, girl-next-door vibe makes her a passable fit for the highly anticipated adaptation. With her casting, the production can at least appease the rabid fanbase of the original novel. Bolstered by Jade’s existing fan base and the Dennis Family’s aggressive financial backing, the upcoming film dominates the trending charts long before the cameras even start rolling. Director Lucas knows this early hype guarantees a solid box office foundation. He figures that even if Jade’s acting is a bit green, the sheer momentum of the project will keep it afloat.

News of Jade landing the lead in a major IP blockbuster soon reaches Tara’s camp.

"Wow, that phony moves fast. The second she hears you’re doing a movie, she instantly scrambles to copy your footsteps and snags a buzzy project of her own," Bianca scoffs, strolling into Tara’s office to vent about the irritating development.

"It’s fine. What goes up must come down. The brighter she burns now, the harder she crashes later," Tara replies, leaning back in her chair with a dismissive smirk. If the media hypes the movie to the heavens and sets the audience's expectations impossibly high, the backlash will be catastrophic when she fails to deliver.

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