When Love Comes Late
Chapter 1287

“Do you need my help?” Luka inquired gently.

Stella looked up, her voice barely above a whisper.

“You should focus on your work.

I’ll handle this myself.

”

Luka hesitated, wanting to offer more assistance, but his assistant hurried him to the set.

He left Stella with an offer of help if she needed it.

Elizabeth, now ready after hair and makeup, shot a warning glance at Elin before starting her act.

Elin, intimidated, kept her head down, avoiding Elizabeth’s gaze.

“Make me a cup of coffee,” Elizabeth commanded.

“Okay,” Elin murmured, retreating with her gaze lowered.

Stella, on her way to the set, paused when she saw Elin.

After a brief hesitation, she decided to follow her.

In the coffee room, as Elin focused on preparing the coffee, she jumped at a sudden call.

Recognizing Stella’s voice, she tensed.

Stella’s question was soft but direct.

“Why did you lie earlier?”

Elin didn’t face her, her voice low and laced with helplessness.

“I had no choice.

I need this job.

Please, don’t put me in a difficult position.

”

Caught between Stella and Elizabeth, Elin faced a dilemma.

Ultimately, she made a choice that seemed safest for her own interests.

Grasping the coffee cup, she turned, offering a slight nod to Stella before exiting the room.

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Stella’s gaze lingered on Elin’s retreating figure.

Back on the set, Elizabeth was in the midst of a close-up scene, portraying Giselle’s first encounter with Arthur.

However, as the camera zoomed in, Luther, dissatisfied, abruptly called out, “Cut!

What is this? Her red marks are still visible.

How can we proceed with the shoot?” His frustration was evident.

The makeup artist, flustered, responded, “We’ve done all we can, but the marks won’t conceal.

Maybe Elizabeth should rest until they fade a bit?”

Luther, visibly annoyed, had no choice but to agree.

Elizabeth, disgruntled, settled into a lounge chair.

Elin approached with the coffee, about to address Elizabeth.

Suddenly, Elizabeth’s hand brushed the cup, spilling the coffee over herself.

She screamed and leapt up, instantly enraged.

Pointing accusingly at Elin, she bellowed, “What are you doing?”

Witnessing Elizabeth’s fury, Elin froze, her head bowed.

She stumbled over her words.

“I’m so sorry, Elizabeth.

It was an accident.

Please, forgive me…”

She set down the coffee cup and reached for a wet tissue to clean the coffee stains on Elizabeth’s clothing.

Elizabeth, irate, shoved her away.

“You’re fired.

Leave now.

”

Elin’s eyes widened in shock as she begged, “Please, Elizabeth, I didn’t mean it.

Punish me if you must, but don’t fire me.

I swear, it won’t happen again.

”

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Elizabeth’s response was cold and dismissive.

“Leave.

Say one more word, and I’ll ensure you never work in this industry again.

”

Disheartened, Elin knew too well Elizabeth’s volatile temperament.

Gripping the wet tissue, she silently turned and departed.

Glaring at the stains on her dress, Elizabeth muttered, “Idiot!”

Having observed the incident, Luther made his own assessment.

He announced a half-hour break for the crew and summoned Stella to his lounge.

Witnessing these events, Elizabeth felt a surge of satisfaction.

With Luther and Bella’s longstanding friendship in mind, she was convinced Luther would take her side.

In her view, it was time for Luther to reprimand Stella.