Said I didn't Love Him But I Lied

"You've got to be kidding me?"

Everleigh could not believe what she heard. In fact, no one would.

"Of course, I'm sure," Zack lowered his voice again, "There was an official statement released this morning on Godfrey Group's new product website. It's even trending now."

"How did that happen?" Everleigh immediately took out her phone. As soon as she opened Facebook, it was filled with the news of Selena losing her endorsement.

Godfrey Group was an investor in the medical drama they were filming. It was normal for a company to invest in a drama before the filming began. However, the medical drama was different from any other film, wherein Godfrey Group was the sole investor of that project.

It meant that Godfrey Group would bear any profit or loss from this drama. Therefore, anything that had to do with the drama was closely tied to Godfrey Group's earnings. Thus, it was to no surprise that Selena was the ambassador for that project.

From a business perspective, as long as Godfrey Group saw any potential of this drama making money, they would fund anything necessary. This included the female lead's publicity and promotional efforts. They spent a lot of money on Selena, and signing her as an ambassador would bring them the most profit. Unless her influence in the market deteriorated.

The official statement released by Godfrey Group was only four sentences long and had Godfrey Group's official stamp. The reason provided for breaking off her contract was stated as due to personal reasons.

Nothing was explained. No wonder the fans and audience were spreading rumors.

"No wonder Selena was so angry." Everleigh thought to herself.

"Dr. Trevino, have you had breakfast? The logistics team has prepared coffee. If you need some, I'll fetch you a cup." Zack said from beside her.

"No need," Everleigh stopped him, "I've eaten."

"Oh, okay."Zack looked around. "If you need anything, Dr. Trevino, call me at any time."

Everleigh frowned at his words.

Zack said, "Dr. Trevino, if I've done anything wrong to you before, please don't take it personally."

"What?" Everleigh looked at him, confused.

"No, nothing. I'm going back to work now. Call me if you need anything."

After saying that, Zack ran off, leaving Everleigh alone, completely confused.

Ever since she arrived at work today, all of the crew members were giving her strange looks. Nine out of ten were trying to do things for her, which was the total opposite of their normal cold demeanor. What could have happened in such a short span of time?

Everleigh had no time to think about it. The director told her to give some of her professional guidance.

She managed to take a look at the script for that day's scene before arriving. It was supposed to be a professional operation scene. However, it was just a drama. There was no way they could make it so realistic, plus it would have been too gory for the audience.

"Director, when the camera zooms in on their hands, I would need to teach them how to hold all the equipment properly."

The director seemed to be deep in thought. "What if I need a shot where the female lead would be sewing up a patient?"

Everleigh frowned and said, "It's not easy for regular people to learn proper suturing. It takes a long time to harness the skill. Otherwise, doctors wouldn't emphasize practicing that."

"How about this? You try teaching Selena and see how much she can learn. We just need one shot, and it won't take too long. As long as it looks professional enough and it won't be nitpicked, then it's fine."

"I'm fine with it, but does your female lead want me to teach her?"

"I'll talk to Selena about it." The director knew what Everleigh was worried about. "Don't worry, Dr. Trevino. Go and prepare yourself. I'll bring Selena over later."

"Alright, then."

Since the director said that it would not be a problem, Everleigh did not say anything else.

The day before, she was arguing with Selena in public. She was the one who had taken the beating, and everyone saw it. Yet, she had not received an apology from her. There was no way she would let Selena go that easily.

In the lounge, there was a tray of surgical equipment laid in front of Everleigh. She was trying the procedures out according to the script when she heard a knock.

The knocks sounded very short and reluctant.

"Come in. The door is unlocked."

The person who came in was Selena's assistant, Crystal. She stood at the door and did not enter. "Dr. Trevino, Selena is ready. You can go over and teach her now." Everleigh said, "Ask her to come here."

"Huh?" Crystal was shocked, not believing what she had heard. "Dr. Trevino, what did you say?"

"I said, ask her to come to me. Isn't she the one who needs me to teach her?"

Everleigh's eyes were fierce as she glared at Crystal.

Crystal shivered and replied, "Yes, I'll tell Selena."

She refused to be submissive any longer. That was not the first time Selena had made things difficult for her. If she continued to let it slide, who knows what else she would do. If it was someone else, then fine, but this was her own sister. After a while, Selena stomped in aggressively.

Before she entered, she shouted, "Everleigh, what is the meaning of this?! Aren't you just a medical expert? Who do you think you are?"

"Please calm down, Selena." Crystal quickly closed the door behind her, so that the other crew members would not be able to hear her.

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"Calm down?" Selena crossed her arms, almost trembling from anger. "It's obvious she's just trying to make things difficult for me. She's getting her revenge. Do you think I'm stupid? Why should I listen to her?"

"I can tell you're not stupid." Everleigh glanced at her lightly. "But you still came, didn't you?"

"You!"

"Apologise."

Everleigh tapped her fingers on the table as she said this.

"What did you say?" Selena looked incredulous.

"I won't say it twice. If you made a mistake, you should apologize. If you hurt others, you should apologize. This was what Mother taught us when she was still alive. Maybe you were too young back then, so you might've forgotten. So, let me teach this to you again."

"Who are you to teach me? You have..."

Selena stopped talking the moment she saw the scalpel a few inches away from her neck. She forced herself to shut up and swallowed her words.

"Dr. Trevino!" Crystal covered her mouth, and her face turned pale.

Everleigh wrapped one hand around Selena's shoulder and placed the scalpel on her neck with the other. Her voice was eerily cold, and she said word by word, "Because I am your sister."

Selena could feel the blade of the scalpel on her neck, and she was so scared that her face was completely drained of color, and she couldn't speak.

"Apologize, don't make me repeat myself again."