Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

Chapter 969:

Natalie’s delicate features contorted with rage. “Aunt is gone now. What else can I do?”

She dared not confront Daniela head-on. The truth was—she feared Daniela. She knew Daniela responded better to sorrow than force.

Out of Daniela’s sight, she pinched her thigh hard, forcing tears to well up in her eyes. Then, with a well-practiced blink, they fell. “Daniela, I know what you’re holding against me. You believe my mother and I had a hand in your mother’s death. Yes, my mother was involved, but me? How old was I then? What could I have possibly done? At most, I spoke carelessly. My mother, in her blind ignorance, caused her sister’s death. Every time I think of Aunt’s tragic end, my heart aches. If you want justice, take it up with my mother. She’s the one responsible for everything!”

Natalie locked eyes with Daniela, her expression pleading. “If you want, you can even sue my mother. I’ll be your witness. I swear.” She held her breath, waiting for Daniela’s reaction.

Daniela remained composed, taking a slow sip of water before speaking. “So, you’re saying you’re willing to take your own mother to court? She’s your biological mother, the one who raised you. Can you bear to do that?”

Natalie nodded, sorrow etched across her face. “Yes, it would be difficult, but she brought this upon herself.”

Daniela leaned back into the sofa, her expression unreadable. “I’ll think about it.”

The moment those words left Daniela’s lips, Natalie’s face lit up with excitement. “Daniela, the guilty must pay for their sins! Don’t go soft on her! Oh, by the way, about the lead role in that film…”

Daniela’s tone was icy. “You’re too late. The lead role has already been taken.”

Natalie’s eyes went wide. “Who took my role? Who dares to steal my place?” Her expression darkened with rage. “Daniela, we’re family! I even said I’d testify against my own mother for you. Isn’t that proof of my sincerity?”

𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 g𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧿𝖼𝗈𝗺

Daniela let out a sharp sneer. “So, testifying against your mother is just a bargaining chip for the lead role?”

Natalie flinched, panic creeping into her voice. “No! I’m testifying against her because it’s the right thing to do! But Daniela, we’re family! How could you hand such an incredible opportunity to an outsider?”

Daniela’s lips curled into a smirk. “It’s not an outsider.”

Natalie stiffened. “Then who is it?”

Daniela’s smirk deepened. “Your sister, Nina.”

Right on cue, the door creaked open, and Nina stepped into view. She met Natalie’s stunned gaze with a pleasant smile. “Natalie, long time no see.”

Natalie’s expression soured instantly.

Nina?

It was her!

Daniela offered casually, “Natalie, if you don’t mind, there’s still a supporting role available. Want to consider it?”

Nina stood just behind Daniela, a smile on her face—one that made Natalie’s blood boil.

Nina’s voice was sweet, almost teasing. “Sorry, Natalie, but the lead role is mine. The supporting role isn’t too bad, though. Decent screen time. Worth considering—unless, of course, you can’t handle being beneath me.”

Natalie’s hands curled into trembling fists.

It wasn’t just that.

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