No sooner had she begun exploring her new life than the first test arrived. A group of aides approached with tense expressions.
"Miss Cade," said a tall man with piercing eyes, "the gala's been compromised. We need you on-site immediately."
Lila's stomach twisted. In the movies, Liora had faced danger with poise. Now, standing in her shoes, the thrill of heroism collided with panic. Could she handle this? Could she make decisions that would affect real lives, not scripted scenes?
With a surge of determination, she followed the team. Each step demanded precision; every glance and word mattered. If she hesitated, consequences would be real and unforgiving. And yet, beneath the fear, a spark of exhilaration flickered. She wasn't just playing the role anymore. She was becoming the heroine she had worshiped, for better or worse.
By the time the gala's first wave of chaos hit, Lila—now fully Liora—knew one thing with certainty: there was no turning back.