JACQUELING WONG, used to memorizing lines in her work as an actress, has another reading assignment.

This time, she and her lawyers have to read the fine print in the contracts she signed with Hong Kong broadcaster TVB and companies that tapped her for advertising and marketing campaigns.

She has to find out if she has to compensate them if her personal conduct is found wanting.

Because of her scandal with singer Andy Hui, TVB and the companies are reportedly going after her for compensation for the damage to their reputation and projects that have to be shelved or reworked. TVB forked out US$1.7 million to reshoot scenes in TV drama “Forensic Heroes IV,” reported Ming Pao Daily News.

Talk has it that Wong, 30, may have to cough up HK$40 million (US$5.1 million), sparking speculation over whether she could be declared bankrupt if she cannot do so.

Ming Pao noted that the companies are demanding more than HK$10 million while TVB is said to have asked for HK$30 million to reshoot dramas “Forensic Heroes IV” and “Finding Her Voice.” TVB, however, has clarified that it is not pressing Wong for money.

The actress, who is now in the United States to reportedly pursue acting and directing classes, was caught kissing Hui, 51, in a taxi in April.(SD-Agencies)