Chapter 496


    Mirabe flipped through the script, her eyes scanning the handful of lines she had to deliver. Each


    sentence was meticulously annotated with the exact tone and expression needed to breathe life into


    the words on the page. The brief was clear. She was to embody the archetype of a fiercely protective


    parent.


    ncing sideways at Leo, her brother’s adorably clueless demeanor caught her attention. Yep… he


    definitely looked like someone who needed to be looked after.


    Oblivious to his sister’s scrutiny, Leo stared nkly at the script. It took him a moment before he looked


    un, his gazending on the brand representative who was still hovering nearby. “Isn’t there something


    off about this character concept?” he questioned.


    They wanted him toe off as… cute. For someone who naturally exuded an icy cool vibe, the idea


    of cute‘ seemed utterly foreign


    The manager’s eyes darted with a hint of guilt, but his expression remainedposed as he reassured


    Leo, “This character was tailored for you based on how you and your sister came across on that live


    show. It’s well thought out, I assure you.” No way was he going to admit that the character swap was a


    last–minute decision.


    Leo’s face was a mask of skepticism. Tailored? Since when was his persona anything close to ‘cute?


    He opened his mouth to argue, but Mirabe, ever the curious one, beat him to it. “What kind of


    character is


    Without a word, Leo handed her the script. After a quick nce, she looked up at him and patted his


    shoulder reassuringly. “I don’t see a problem with it.” The little princess‘ character suited him to a T.


    Leo was baffled.


    Turning to the brand manager, Mirabe chimed in, “No worries, the ad concept is pretty creative.”


    Having quickly learned that the sister was the more assertive of the two, the manager cleared his throat


    and said, “Well then…. if you need a few minutes to prepare, I’ll just go over some minor details with


    the photographer.”


    “Sure,” Mirabe responded politely, effectively sidelining her brother.


    “But…” Leo protested, trying to hold the man back, only to be restrained by Mirabe’s surprisingly firm


    grip.


    “Mirabe, let go. I need some answers…”


    Her hand stayed put as she spoke calmly, “Leo, just chill. It’s only amercial.”


    “It’s not about chilling. This feels like a personal insult,” Leo fumed, frustration evident in his posture.


    Mirabe couldn’t help but find his indignant, squirrel–like pout amusing. She wanted to ruffle his curly


    locks but thought better of it, considering the time spent on hair and makeup. Instead, she patted his


    shoulder again. “The real focus should be the paycheck.”


    At the mention of money, Leo’s mood soured even more. His sister was actually valuing the ad revenue


    over his feelings.


    After another nce at Mirabe’s script, Leo’s will toin drained away. The role reversal was


    complete. The brand was asking his sister to step into his shoes. He massaged his temples, foreseeing


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    hapter 496


    the inevitable copse of his hard–earned persona once themercial aired.


    With a heavy sigh, he caught another glimpse of his sister, whose love for money apparently trumped


    sibling loyalty. Well, if she was happy, he supposed that was what mattered.


    No matter how much his little sister exploited him, she deserved his support.


    Soon enough, the photography team signaled they were ready, and it was time for the siblings to step


    in front of the camera.