The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 210

Playing himself? What is that supposed to mean?

Tara worries she is reading too much into things and making a fool of herself, so she simply ignores his comment. With the current tension between them, rehearsing is out of the question. After sitting for a while, Danny is mercilessly kicked out of the Summit Crest Estate.

On the first official day of filming, things go exactly as Tara predicted. The moment the cameras roll, they both slip right into character. Every line, every subtle shift in expression, and every emotional peak is delivered flawlessly. The big screen is unforgiving—unlike television, the slightest micro-expression is magnified, putting an actor's true talent to the ultimate test. Yet, they handle it perfectly.

It is only during the intimate scenes that Tara falters. She feels nervous and loses her grip on the pacing, especially during the kissing scene, which results in several retakes. Giving away her first on-screen kiss in front of a full crew is understandably nerve-wracking.

"Don't panic. It's my first kiss, too," Danny whispers stealthily in her ear. "On-screen and off. You're not the only one who's shy."

He sounds like he is comforting her, offering a pep talk, but to Tara, it feels more like he is deliberately feeding her this information. Who cares if it's his first kiss? Even as she scoffs internally, her heart hammers wildly against her ribs.

Danny guides her flawlessly. He gently takes her hand, his dark eyes locking onto hers with profound intensity. His gaze is entirely consumed by her, so much so that Tara can see her own reflection in his eyes. That overwhelming sense of security instantly grounds her. The rest of the shoot goes off without a hitch. They finally nail the kiss.

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