The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 217

Filming for Tara's debut movie progresses seamlessly, building a palpable buzz of anticipation among the crew. On the other side of town, production for Jade's new film races against the clock. As the lead actress, her schedule is grueling, yet her mind remains entirely fixated on her upcoming birthday gala. She barely spares a second to actually study her character, relying solely on her rote memorization skills to get the lines right.

Just two days before her massive birthday bash, her movie officially wraps. Though the director is secretly unsatisfied with the final cut, he keeps his mouth shut. The Dennis family financed the project and pumped millions of dollars into the marketing budget, guaranteeing a decent box office turnout regardless of artistic merit.

Coincidentally, Tara's movie wraps production around the exact same time. Through a twist of fate, both films lock in release dates during the highly competitive peak season.

"Jake, Alec, I heard Tara's movie finished filming too, and it's premiering the same weekend as mine," Jade says, her brow furrowing with perfectly orchestrated concern. "Should we push my release date back and let her go first? Since it's her debut and the genre is so niche, I'm worried her box office numbers will be terrible."

She plays her cards with masterclass precision, expertly weaponizing her faux innocence to garner sympathy.

Right on cue, Jake scowls, his reflexive annoyance toward Tara flaring to life. "Tara is doing this on purpose to spite us. She just wants to prove a point." He waves a dismissive hand. "Ignore her. We're sticking to the original schedule. If she wants to humiliate herself at the box office, we won't stand in her way."

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