The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 213

Just as expected, Jade's sugar-coated words hit their mark, and Alec's expression softens.

"If you want a few more outfits for your scenes, that's doable. You are the female lead, after all." He reasons that since it is a trendy romance drama, a gorgeous, fashionable lead will elevate the visuals and make the entire production look far more lavish.

"Exactly, Alec! That's what I was thinking. It promotes your amazing work and raises the show's overall value," Jade says brightly. "I don't even want to know what kind of dirty tricks my sister used to get Mr. Calhoun to invest. Their movie only looks good because they're burning his money."

Her calculated words stroke Alec's ego while subtly framing Tara as a gold-digger who slept her way to a sponsorship with Danny.

"It's just a cheap gimmick. Capital throws money around all the time trying to force a star or a show into the spotlight, and it usually ends up tanking," Alec says with a scoff. "Don't worry. Jake knows about this. He already approved the extra funds. Our marketing and pre-release hype will absolutely crush theirs."

The Dennis family might not rival the Calhoun Corporation anymore, but they still wield massive generational wealth and influence. They certainly aren't going to lose a battle over a single movie's promotional budget. After the humiliating defeat at the modeling competition, they are desperate to use this drama to cement Jade's stardom.

"I knew you cared about me the most!" Jade cheers, clinging affectionately to Alec's arm now that she has exactly what she wants.

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