Nina did not want to argue, so she nodded in agreement.

Just then, the director called for everyone to gather. She took Orion's hand and started walking toward the meeting point, but Miss Flores stepped in front of them.

She pulled Nina aside and took Orion's hand instead. When Orion tried to pull away, she tightened her grip, causing tears to well up in his eyes.

Nina quickly intervened, pushing Miss Flores aside and sternly asking, "Are you trying to hurt him on purpose?"

Miss Flores looked hurt and defensive. "Orion's mom, you've misunderstood. I was just trying to bond with him, I didn't mean to hurt him." She crouched down to Orion's level and added, "I'm sorry, Orion. Did I hurt you? That was my mistake. I'll be more careful next time and won't grip so hard."

Nina didn't give her another chance and scooped up Orion, heading directly toward the director. The film crew was much larger this time, with many more people involved.

leave her out. Since Miss Flores didn't want to make

younger actors, like Orion, were seated under umbrellas to watch. Miss Flores hovered nearby, taking over Nina's role by offering Orion fruit and water.

second-guessed her initial judgment and thought she had misjudged Miss

have one person accompanying him on

it's me. Orion hasn't spent much time with anyone

The director seemed fine with it, noted

director asked who should stay, why didn't you tell me? Usually, it's the agent who stays with the talent."

get what you're trying to say, Miss remember, you're just temporary agent.

word. Orion, remembering his grandfather's advice, watched the exchange. Once Nina turned her attention back to the director, he approached Miss Flores

Flores took the cookies and thanked him. "Why

Sensing an opportunity, she

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