Chapter 562

Natalie frowned. "What is there to consider? Daniela,I'm a Dury! I carry the same last name as your mother! If you refuse to help me, do you really think your mother would approve if she were still alive?"

Her tone carried an air of entitlement, as if Daniela owed her everything.

Daniela chuckled, unfazed. "But my mother isn't alive anymore. If you found a way to bring her back,maybe then she'd hand you the role."

Natalie's frustration spiked.

Had she known just how ruthless Daniela could be,she never would have gotten involved in the scheme to eliminate Brylee.

After all, Brylee had truly doted on her. Whenever she pleaded, Brylee never failed to give her what she wanted.

Now, regret consumed Natalie, her anger shifting towards Elyse. Back then, she had only been a teenager, too young to understand the consequences. But Elyse? She was already an adult and still lacked any sense of judgment, causing her own sister's demise. Pure foolishness had sealed their fate.

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 justce, 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.Iswear."

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. "P'll think about it."

The moment those words left Daniela's lips, Natalie's facelit 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?"

Daniela let out a sharp sneer.11SO1testifying 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 NJina 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.

The screen time, the character's depth, the lines-everything paled in comparison to the lead role.

She had always been above Nina in every way. And now, she was expected to endure this disgrace?

Natalie called out to Daniela desperately, but Daniela was already on her feet. "Think about it. I'm tired. I'm heading upstairs."

Natalie scrambled forward. "Daniela!"

But Daniela was already climbing the stairs,leaving Natalie behind, seething with frustration.

Natalie spun on Nina, snapping, "Go tell Daniela you want the supporting role instead!"

Nina chuckled. "Not a chance." And with that, she stepped into her room, shutting the door behind her. Natalie stood frozen in the living room, fists clenched so tight her nails dug into her palms.

She wanted to wring Nina's neck.

She was supposed to be the star! The only one who mattered!

Unbeknownst to her, someone had been watching her every move.

Lillian folded her arms, amusement flickering in her eyes. "Elyse, did you hear that? Your daughter wants to send you to prison!"