Chapter 5 After that day , I made a point of scheduling my riding lessons at different times than Jake .
We never bumped into each other again , but the news that Jake would be my co star broke to me an hour before the films launch .
Im not doing it ! I told Sarah then and there .
But she just gave me a look .
You signed the contract , Olivia .
No going back now .
My skin was crawling .
Trying to stay calm , I < asked her , Sarah , you know why I want nothing to do with Jake … I dont know how Im going to … Thats why I took this , she cut me off .
Olivia , the industry is small , and Jake is famous right now .
You think youre never going to run into him ? Youre better off just being direct .
Youre exes .
Why are you scared ? I stared at her , speechless .
There were things I couldnt tell her .
Finally , I sighed .
Okay .
I knew she was right .
I just wasnt sure how I was going to handle it .
A little on edge , I arrived on set and spotted Jake in the crowd .
He was already in costume , and his face looked ཁདཔ པ Tha divaator tallend him thraigh tha MAI < cold .
The director talked him through the next scene while he just stood there , looking gorgeous in a white robe .
He must have known I was looking at him because he turned my way .
After staring at me for a few seconds , he looked away .
We didnt talk for the whole day because we were split between A and B teams .
Because I hadnt done this in a while , I wasnt feeling it and couldnt find my place in the scenes .
The director was losing patience , and I got scolded a few times .
At least I didnt have a lot of scenes on the first day , so I headed back to the hotel and read my scripts .
< Sarah , seeing my sudden inspiration , complimented me and left to deal with other business .
I hadnt been able to afford an assistant these past few years , so it was just me .
I was used to doing everything myself .
After dinner , I stayed in my room and started practicing lines .
Around 11 PM , I heard a knock on the door .
I had a face mask on and scripts in my hands , and when I peeked through the peephole , I was shocked .
It was Jake ! I ripped off my mask and panicked .
I needed to calm down .
If I didnt open the door , there was nothing he could do ! I took a few deep breaths and settled my nerves .
Jake knocked a few more times , and I could hear him getting impatient .
The more I relaxed .
Hed give up soon enough .
I watched him pull out his phone .
Then my ringtone filled the room .
I said nothing .
Scared , I rushed over and hung up .
The number wasnt in my phone , so it was still unknown The number wasnt in my phone , so it was still unknown .
They called again , so I hung up and silenced my phone .
Then a message came in .
Stop pretending .
Open the door .
< Chapter 2 Seriously ?! I muttered to myself .
Was that Jakes new phone number ? Before I could overthink it , Jake started pounding on the door again , harder this time .
The hotel was packed with people from other shows .
I did not want any more speculation about Jake and me .
Groaning , I opened the door , but only a crack .
I peeked out cautiously .
My room was luckily at the end of the hall , around the corner , so no one could see us from the corridor .
What do you want ? I hissed , keeping my voice down .
< 7:57 584 Jake looked like hed just gotten out of the shower , his dark hair still damp .
He leaned closer , his eyes level with mine .
You sure you want to have this conversation in the hall ? I bit my lip and reluctantly let him in .
The first thing he said was , Heard you flubbed your lines like fifty times today ? The director giving you hell ? I just stared at him .
So , after three years of no contact , Jake had decided to become petty enough to show up at my door just to make fun of me ? Yeah , so what ? Happy now ? Leave ! I snapped , trying to contain my anger .
Jake ignored me .
He looked around the room , then picked up the script Id tossed on the bed and started flipping through it .
< 7:57 584 Wheres the trouble spot ? he asked , studying each page .
What are you doing? I demanded , my voice sharp .
Helping you with your lines .
What else would I be doing ? He looked up , all innocent .
But I didnt trust him for a second .
I knew what Id put him through .
If the roles were reversed , I wouldnt be surprised if he wouldnt want anything to do with me and probably be scheming revenge right now .
Especially after what he said about settling old scores at that riding club .
I grabbed the script from his hands , threw it aside , and pointed to the door .
Get out .
I dont need your help .
I can do this myself .
< Compared to my outburst , Jake remained calm .
Olivia , youve been a nobody for three years .
This is your one shot .
Does that need to be spelled out for you ? You think the director wont replace you if you keep messing up tomorrow ? His tone wasnt harsh , but his words hit me hard .
He was right .
I did understand .
Thats why I was pushing myself so hard .
Okay , quit crying .
Your tears dont work on me anymore .
He picked up the script again , not looking at me .
Dry your eyes .
And dont think Im scheming anything .
If I wanted to screw you over , you wouldnt even have made it to the opening ceremony this afternoon .
He looked up , a humorless smile twisting his lips .
Olivia , youre too weak right now .
Theres no fun in messing with you .
< C I bit back the tears , wiped my eyes , took the script , flipped through the pages , and handed it back to him .
Here .
Im stuck on this scene .
Whatever .
I didnt have anything left to lose .
What was the point of being afraid ? Might as well use the free help .
Jake was a damn good actor .
He had the awards to prove it .
With his help breaking down the scene and analyzing the emotions , the next day went much smoother .
I nailed almost every take .
The director even complimented me .
That night , Jake was back , helping me with the script .

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This character is just the third female character , but shes determined to make something of herself .
In recent years , viewers < have been loving this kind of attitude , and I know you will too , which will bring a lot of attention .
Your manager has great intuition .
I understand , I nodded .
584 Sarah hadnt given up on me when I was at my lowest .
I owed it to her to pull myself together .
Jake showed up every night to go over the script unless he was filming late .
Im pretty sure I had this character down pat .
Jake must have figured that out , too .
But neither of us said anything .
I greedily clung to those moments .
Filming was going well .
Soon it was time for my scenes with Jake .
< The story revolved around Jake , a rich kid traveling when his family empire is mysteriously destroyed .
Hes out for revenge , so he uses the second female lead as a pawn and conspires with my character , the third lead .
Eventually , he finds love with the first female lead .
He was seeking the truth , wanting to exonerate his family , blood against those who ruined his clan .
I was the sister of the second female lead , whose mom had wrongly accused and tortured my mother figure until she died .
I wanted justice , too .
We hit it off immediately .
Since wed been going over the script every night , our scenes together flowed flawlessly .
The director was thrilled .
Our riding scenes were the best .
Since we < aian i need stunt Avudies , the camera coutu capture every emotion .
Jake even pulled off a one handed mount .
The director went wild .
To celebrate a successful shoot , the director cut the day short and announced a cast party .
During the party , he got a little tipsy , cornered me , and said , Honestly , I didnt want you at first .
But you are really working my nerves , I only look to your acting , and I dont care about popularity , but your manager kept calling me to give you an audition .
He touched my glass .
But you didnt disappoint me .
Im happy with you .
Olivia , I want you in my next show .
His words made my eyes water .
Sniffling , I poured myself a full glass and saluted him .
Thank you .
Mr.
Peterson .
I < 7:58 saluted him .
Thank you , Mr.
Peterson .
I appreciate it ! 584 The director was practically carried out of the party at the end of the night .
I was feeling pretty buzzed myself .
Everyone had a few too many .
The other leads were whisked away by their managers or assistants .
I was the only one left with Jake .
Lets go , Jake said , grabbing my purse .
I can do it , I slurred .
Id been surprisingly well- behaved and quiet .
I stumbled out of the restaurant , trying to grab my purse from his hands .
It was late .
7:58 58 I stood outside , my head spinning .
Sarah hadnt been able to make it , and my new assistant didnt start until tomorrow .
No one was waiting for me .
I leaned against the post and pulled out my phone to call a ride .
But we were shooting way out in the boonies .
No cars available .
Stop trying , Jake said , appearing beside me .
He had one hand in his pocket .
Lets just go .
It took me a few seconds to process his words .
Then I nodded .
Jakes RV was luxurious .
I slumped into a seat , drifting off .
I tried to stay awake .
7:58 Just sleep .
Ill wake you when we get there , Jake said from his seat .
584 Jake , when are you going to take revenge on me ? The alcohol was hitting me hard .
I sat up and leaned forward .
Jake was a loose cannon dangling over my head .
The higher I climbed , the more afraid I was of falling again .
Hearing the directors words had really bummed me out .
I was ashamed of being a has been , of putting Sarah in the position of having to beg .
I was scared of slipping again , of letting her .
down again .
Jake opened his eyes .
< 7:58 He sat up and turned to me .
You want me to take revenge on you ? His expression turned icy .
I nodded , then shook my head .
I wanted to pay my debt .
But I couldnt do that to Sarah .
584 Jake leaned in , lightly pinching my cheek .
Any kind of revenge ? He tightened his grip .
I tried to pull away , but he held my hand .
Jake , that hurts , Tears sprang to my eyes .
He clenched his jaw and released me .
Dont cry in front of me , Olivia .
Im not falling < Sniffling , I tried to negotiate .
Can you … can you just target me ? I dont want Sarah to get dragged into this … Youre so considerate of others ! He scoffed , sounding angry .
He grabbed my chin again , a cruel smile twisting his lips .
Why werent you this thoughtful back then ? I begged you , Olivia .
You just took advantage of my feelings for you , didnt you ? I went silent .
Tears streamed down my face .
I had said and done the cruelest things to break up with Jake .
So , I deserved this .
Besides , he hadnt actually done anything to hurt me yet .
I told vou .
dont crv ! He roughly wiped the < tears from my eyes , his voice harsh .
I didnt want to cry , but I couldnt help it .
The alcohol was making it worse .
I didnt want to break up back then .
It had broken my heart .
But I had no choice .
If I didnt , Id just drag him down .
Jakes eyes glistened .
His voice broke .
Olivia , shouldnt I be the one crying ?