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Chapter 20 - chapter 20

Rey: Yes. Listen to me carefully. (She leans in and starts whispering her plan as the scene transitions to the next morning.)

Scene Change – Next Morning

(Ella's phone rings early in the morning)

Mr. Mah: You didn't tell me—are you in?

Ella: Yes, sir. Without any doubt.

Mr. Mah: Good. Get ready. From today, this is your reporting time. Come out quickly, I'm sending the car. I'll explain more about your job when you reach here.

Ella: Yes, sir.

(He hangs up)

Rey: Breakfast is ready, my key.

Ella: Key?

Rey: Yes. If you become friends with Damian, then he can be my mutual friend!

Ella: Yes, whatever.

Rey: Hey! Don't mess up the whole plan. Stay focused—and don't forget the main goal. (She brushes Ella's shoulder)

Ella: Yeah, yeah… my script.

Scene: Outside Ella's House

(Ella steps out wearing a white shirt, black pants, sleek shoes, and a ponytail. She's also wearing wired glasses. The car arrives. The door opens to reveal Damian in a blue and black hoodie, jeans, and sneakers.)

Damian (whispers to himself as she gets in): Great… now she's a permanent problem.

Ella: Here, sir. (Offers a sipper to him)

Damian: What's this?

Ella: Hot coffee. It's cold outside, and I thought it might help warm you up a little.

Damian (confused, taking the sipper): What happened to her?

Ella: Sir, from now on, I'm your permanent personal assistant.

Damian (not interested, sipping the coffee): Yeah, I know that.

Ella (in her mind): If it weren't for my story, I would've given him a piece of my mind by now.

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Scene: On Set

(They arrive at the set. Everyone is busy. Damian walks in. A director approaches and starts explaining the scene. Damian nods and listens as the staff prepare his costume and wig—it's a historical drama. The director hands him a script to memorize, and he walks to the dressing room. Ella waits outside until Mr. Mah arrives.)

Mr. Mah: So, you're here. Listen—until the set is ready, help him with his lines, okay?

Ella: Yes, sir.

Mr. Mah: Go now. (He gently pushes her into the dressing room.)

(Inside, some girls are doing Damian's makeup and adjusting his wig.)

Damian: What now? I don't want any drinks.

Ella: No, Mr. Mah asked me to help you with your script.

Damian (arrogant smirk): Really? You can do that?

Ella (with attitude): I can. Now give me the script.

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