FreeGoodNovelChapter 1231: Cliff understood Laney like the back of his hand. For three years, she had orbited him like a devoted satellite, deaf to his coldest remarks. But beneath her persistence lay a gentle soul. His rare moments of vulnerability and quiet pleas struck her tender heart with devastating accuracy. The sight of his troubled expression was her undoing. And so, Laney finally stopped her silent rebellion. She forced herself back into the rhythm of normalcy, treating Cliff with carefully crafted indifference.
The upcoming performance proved a welcdistraction.
Laney threw herself into rehearsals, letting the burn of exhaustion and strain of muscles drown out thoughts of Cliff, that heartless man.
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After the others had filtered out of rehearsal, Laney remained center stage, lost in a solitary dance. Her movements painted poetry under the harsh lights, each turn precise, each gesture flowing like water. Kira watched with venom in her veins before stalking forward to shatter Laney's reverie.
Laney barely caught her balance, chest heaving as she met Kira's gaze. Kira sneered, "Don't you know I'm the lead in this performance? What are you trying to prove with all this extra practice? Planning to steal my spotlight?" Laney diverted her gaze, reaching for a towel to dab at the perspiration on her brow.
"Even without my extra practice, you won't shine any brighter than you do now." Kira lunged forward, fingers digging into Laney's wrist.
"What did you just say? I dare you to repeat that!" Laney remained perfectly still, her eyes lifting with deliberate slowness.
"There's a security camera right above us. Are you sure you want to leave evidence of assault?" Stay connected at gVlnovesKira's face contorted with rage as she released her grip like she'd been burned.
"You didn't get the lead role, so now you're desperately trying to outshine me. You're making yourself look pathetic." "Say whatever helps you sleep at night," Laney replied, her voice cool as winter frost.
Kira, knowing exactly where to strike, twisted the knife deeper.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"This year, my sister will join the Hopkins family. Her first order of business? Make sure you're thrown out. No more living off their charity." "Whatever." Laney's indifference only stoked Kira's fury.
Kira added, "Next, she'll blacklist you from every decent theater in town. You'll be reduced to performing in dingy bars for drunks who couldn't care less about art." "Really? Your sister must be quite something-getting married and orchestrating my downfall all at once." A cruel smile played across Kira's lips.
"It's my future brother-in-law who's remarkable. Dealing with problematic cousin like you will be child's play for him." Kira leaned in close, her voice dripping with venom.
"Laney, harboring feelings for your own cousin-you're truly twisted."
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