Leila had initially enjoyed the slap, but Ellie's scolding made her even angrier. However, considering the director was still around, she could only pretend to be embarrassed.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. You acted so well that I got too caught up in it. I'm really sorry."
Ellie's lips twitched slightly. This bitch really knows how to pretend. No wonder she's the most popular artist at Lomi Media.
After Leila and Ellie apologized, they turned to the director and staff to explain.
"Sorry everyone, please bear with me for one more take. I'll definitely be more careful this time, is that okay, director?"
Seeing Leila's sincere attitude, the director had no choice but to compromise and reshoot the scene.
But Ellie blushed terribly, so the director instructed the makeup artist to go up and touch up her foundation.
Soon, the red marks on Ellie's face were covered up with foundation.
He got back into character and rehearsed his scenes with Leila.
As expected, Leila couldn't stop herself again and slapped Ellie hard across the face once more.
He explained, suppressing a laugh.
"I'm sorry, I don't think I'm in the mood anymore. I'm really sorry, little sister, you're not angry with me, are you?"
Ellie completely broke down, her rationality completely overwhelmed; this woman was deliberately hitting her.
I can't hold back anymore!
Settling scores later is too frustrating. Right now, she just wants to fight back and teach her a lesson. She's already come up with a reason: she can say that she's not in the right frame of mind, so she's letting her calm down.
Anyway, the director could tell that Leila was deliberately targeting him, so it was only reasonable for him to retaliate.
Just as Ellie was about to make her move, the surrounding staff shouted in unison.
"Hello, Mr. Su."
Ellie turned her head blankly, only to see the staff automatically make way for Su Luo, who was dressed in a suit and tie and walked over with steady steps.
I instantly lost the will to retaliate.
Tears welled up in her eyes from feeling so wronged.
I don't know how much of it is genuine and how much is feigned.
She wanted to cry partly because she didn't want Su Luo to see her in such a disheveled state, and partly to feign weakness and gain his sympathy.
This was her plan: to re-enter his life under this identity, defeat everyone around him one by one, leave him isolated and helpless, and return him to his former self.
Su Luo also saw her, and seeing the bright red handprint on her face and the glistening tears in her eyes, her heart ached uncontrollably.
He immediately asked the director standing next to him what was going on.
He remembered buying a romance novel script, how did it turn into an action movie?
The director immediately explained the whole story to Su Luo.
Upon hearing this, Su Luo's face darkened instantly. He looked at Leila, who was standing there somewhat guilty, and said coldly.
"You can't find your rhythm, right?"
Leila nodded vigorously, looking innocent.
"Yes, President Su, I really didn't mean it. I don't know what came over me today. I feel that if I could do it again, I would definitely be able to act well and I would definitely be able to stop myself."
Although Su Luo didn't like him much, she usually indulged him because he could make money for her.
Today I only gave a little punishment to a newcomer, it's nothing serious.
So she figured that as long as she made up some excuse, Su Luo wouldn't really do anything to her.
Su Luo nodded gently.
"I know you didn't mean it..."
Leila was overjoyed. "Yes, really."
Ellie, standing opposite, was provoked by Su Luo's two sentences and clenched her little fists in anger.
I'm so angry!
Even if she's a newcomer, Su Luo shouldn't be so protective of Leila.
Is this how he manages the company?
Isn't that just being a jerk?
Damn it, Su Luo!
Just as Leila was feeling smug, thinking she was about to be alright, Su Luo's next words left Leila speechless.
"Since you can't find your rhythm, why don't you switch roles with Ellie and try again?"
These words shocked everyone present.
Everyone was filled with emotion.
Wait a minute, can this be right?
Normally, President Su is very fond of Leila, and no matter how much trouble she causes, he turns a blind eye.
After all, he's the company's most popular artist, so it's understandable.
But today, President Su actually started to punish Leila because of a newcomer who just joined the team.
President Su's meaning was very clear: he wanted Ellie and Leila to switch roles and for Ellie to return the favor by slapping him.
Just who is this Ellie?
What exactly is his relationship with President Su?
Leila panicked instantly and pleaded.
"President Su, I know I was wrong. Please don't switch roles with Ellie. I really know I was wrong. Please forgive me this time."
She cherishes her face very much, spending most of her salary on its maintenance. Last month, she had her nose done, and the doctor told her to take good care of it.
If Ellie were to slap her hard, her nose would be ruined, and how would she continue acting? She couldn't lose this role; the pay was so high.
Ignoring Leila's request, Su Luo looked directly at Ellie and asked gently.
"Would you be willing to switch roles with Leila?"
He knew Leila too well; if he didn't teach her a lesson this time, she would continue to bully Ellie in the future.
He recalled his reaction when he saw Ellie being wronged.
He thought it might be because Ellie looked too much like Nini that he felt bad; someone who looked like Nini must be a good girl.
He couldn't help but want to protect her.
Ellie smiled brightly and nodded gently.
"I do."
Su Luo instructed the director, "Get ready."
Although the director was a little confused about the situation, he still had to listen to his boss and readily agreed.
"etc."
Leila panicked and looked at Su Luo with red eyes.
"What if I hadn't disagreed with switching with her?"
Su Luo raised an eyebrow slightly and said bluntly.
"Then you should wrap up filming ahead of schedule."
Anyway, the filming has only just begun, and if Leila quits, he can always find a new actress.
The plan was that she should cherish her reputation; if she insisted on rebelling, there was nothing that could be done.
Leila's last hope was instantly shattered, and she said in a low voice.
"I agree..."
She could only pin her hopes on the doctor's skill and the fact that her nose wasn't that fragile, and also hoped that Ellie would be gentler with her touch later.
The director called out quickly.
"Action!"
Leila couldn't get into character at all while playing Ellie.
The thought of being slapped by Ellie in a moment made him stumble over his lines.
However, Su Luo did not interfere, and the director understood Su Luo's thoughts. This scene would definitely not be included in the main film; it was simply to allow Ellie to get revenge.
However, what no one expected was...
At the end of this storyline.
Ellie didn't actually hit Leila; her raised hand stopped less than a centimeter away from Leila's cheek.
Leila blinked in disbelief, surprised.
Why don't you hit me?
Ellie's tears streamed down her face as she spoke in a trembling voice.
"Sister, I want to get along well with you. I don't want us to end up like this..."
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