Ste’s fingers tightened on the script, her growing nerves apparent.


    Luka caught on to her unease and sent a swift, reassuring nce before looking away.


    His voice took on a teasing edge.


    “Easy there, Ste.


    I’m right here to help you out.


    But remember, if you keep messing up your lines, there’s only so much I can do.


    ”


    With his arms outstretched and his eyebrows yfully lifted, he tried to lighten the heavy air around Ste.


    She raised her eyes to his, finding warmth and motivation in his look.


    With a determined nod, she responded, “I’m going to do my best.


    ”


    A smile of relief broke out on Luka’s face as he praised her.


    “That’s the attitude.


    ”


    Then he gave Luther a thumbs up.


    Luther, keeping his cool, shifted his gaze away and shouted, “Action!”


    Guided by Luka’s steady hand, Ste found her stride, ying her role with growing confidence, softening even Luther’s stern demeanor slightly.


    But just as they were hitting their stride, a car rolled up to the set’s entrance.


    Elizabeth stepped out of the car, her sunsses on, and walked onto the set with a proud swagger.


    Her dramatic arrival stirred up the crew, prompting them to wee her, while quiet whispers followed her every move.


    “Is that Elizabeth? Get ready for a show.


    ”


    “Ste just got chewed out by the director.


    Today could get interesting.


    I wonder where Luther’s loyalty lies?”


    “Check out Elizabeth walking like she owns the ce.


    Seems like she’s here to take back what she thinks is hers.


    ”


    In the meantime, Ste and Luka were acting out a scene when Ste saw Elizabeth take off her sunsses, her eyes teasing with a hint of scorn.


    Ste began to lose her cool, particrly when she saw Rose next to Elizabeth, smirking at her.


    A wave of panic rushed through Ste, tripping her up in her lines.


    “I… I…” She faltered, her voice trailing off.


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    Luther noticed Ste’s focus was off.


    He abruptly stood and shouted through the megaphone, “Cut! Let’s stop there.


    No more for now!”


    Catching Luther’s growing irritation, Elizabeth seized the moment to step in.


    “Let’s not get too heated.


    Ste’s just starting out, so it’s normal for her to make some mistakes.


    I make it a practice to run lines with the cast before we’re on air.


    It gets me in the zone, ready for the spotlight.


    ”


    Her words, meant tofort, hinted that Ste wasn’t putting in the effort needed.


    In a sh, Luther’s attitude turned icy.


    He had high hopes for his actors, especially Ste, whose raw talent and right attitude for the role had won her the part.


    But hertest act had left him feeling let down.


    Elizabeth didn’t miss the shift in Luther’s mood.


    “Luther, with your years of experience in this business, you know better than us actors that talent alone won’t cut it.


    Without dedication, it’s all just potential going to waste.


    ”


    Luther shot Elizabeth a piercing look.


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