Under the Veil I Rule novel Chapter 39

Amara's voice was firm and unwavering. "Ms. Porter, this scene can't be changed. If you want to shoot it yourself, you have to follow the original script. Otherwise, we'll have to use a body double."

She had spent an entire day and night searching for this double, skipping meals and sleep. Exhaustion was written all over her, yet her eyes were bright with dedication to the project. Her intensity silenced those around her.

"Finn," Liliana's voice suddenly softened as she looked at Finnian, her tone laced with a hint of hurt. "I don't want a body double. What kind of top-notch actor uses a double? Isn't that an insult to my skills?"

Amara clenched her fists tightly. Finnian approached Amara and said coolly, "Weren't we supposed to change the scene?"

His words were light, but Amara detected a chill in his tone. Was she imagining it? She met Finnian's gaze, and his eyes, usually so captivating, dripped with coldness. So it wasn't her imagination.

"Yesterday, I only said I'd consider it, not that it was a done deal. That's the first point," Amara maintained her composure as she explained.

"The second point is that this scene can't be changed. If it is, the emotional arc between the leads will weaken. This intimate scene is a crucial turning point in their relationship. If it's altered poorly, all the buildup will be for nothing."

Amara's words were somewhat dramatic. The buildup wouldn't be completely ruined by a small change. However, as a meticulous scriptwriter, she believed every detail needed to be as close to perfect as possible to produce a high-quality show.

If she compromised on one thing and then another, the final product would be riddled with flaws. She couldn't bear to see that, and neither would the audience.

She laid out her reasoning and added in the end, "Of course, if Ms. Porter isn't comfortable filming this scene, we understand. That's why I found a body double. This double resembles her from behind. We only need a side and back shot for the scene. With some post-editing, no one will notice it's not her. It's the best of both worlds."

But the credits would list the double's name—Liliana thought to herself.

She looked back at Finnian and said, "I really can't accept using a double. No good actor uses one. How about I just do the scene myself?"