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

Chapter 975:

Nina let out a sharp, bitter laugh. “Mom, you’ve admitted it yourself. I’ve been the one yielding since childhood. Why should it always be me who has to compromise? Natalie and I are both your daughters, so why do you keep favoring her?”

Elyse sighed, her brows knitting together. “I don’t have a choice. There’s only one lead role in this show. If there were two, I wouldn’t have to put you in this difficult position, would I? Can’t you just be a little more understanding?”

That same weary, guilt-laden tone.

Every time Elyse spoke like this, Nina found herself giving in, sacrificing her own desires without question.

“I’m standing my ground this time,” Nina said, turning away. “When Dad passed away, he asked me to listen to you, and I have done so all these years. But it seems you’ve forgotten that I have dreams too. I’m not handing this role over to anyone! If someone has to step back, let it be Natalie!”

And with that, Nina spun on her heels and strode off.

Elyse stood there, wailing after her. “Are you trying to drive me to my grave, Nina? If I collapse here, your entire acting career will be ruined!”

scoffed, her gaze lifting to

It had lost its sting

to turn around,

up, dragged

𝓐𝓾𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓻’𝓼 𝓼𝓲𝓽𝓮: 𝓰Ɐ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧿𝓬𝓸𝓶

could you fund another project and move Nina to that one? Let Natalie have this lead

exasperation. “Do you think making a show is as easy as waving a magic

clutched Natalie’s hand tightly, then dropped to her knees before Daniela. “Daniela, I’m desperate, which is why I’m begging you. You know I lack your wealth and power. I’m just a helpless mother with nowhere else to turn. Please, help

outside, his gaze landing on

wants you to call him. He has

nod and got to her

Josie. “Take some fruit upstairs for Daniela. Honestly, why do

he dropped into the chair Daniela

trailed after Daniela as she disappeared