"I can write it. Back when the film was looking for a distributor, I already had my eye on it—it's got real breakout potential."

Yates' gaze was sharp and intense. When his eyes met Jessica's, she could feel the heat in them instantly.

She murmured a quiet thank you and looked away.

She knew about the childhood engagement-their families had arranged it long ago. She remembered they'd met as kids, but that was all; the rest was a blank. They hadn't really been in touch over the years. Yates had spoken up for her once at the Zimmerman family's birthday banquet, but that was about it.

To her, Yates was still a near-stranger.

Vince, on the other hand, she'd known for years.

After dinner, the three of them headed for the cinema.

Vince carried the film reel off to the projectionist, while Yates went to the counter and returned with a tub of popcorn and three sodas.

He handed Jessica the popcorn and one of the sodas. "Can't watch a movie without these."

"Thank you."

Another thank you. So polite. So distant.

Yates raised an eyebrow, just a little.

"You really don't remember anything from when we were kids?"

He'd kept silent for two days. It was time to do something he couldn't drag this out any longer.

parents' wishes couldn't be ignored. Neither could his

had a really bad fever when I

on her, but he hadn't tried to fix her

want

was in them too. The

there'd be a little more closeness between them now. Maybe

heart

up to fate. Those memories were from so

There wasn't much point.

felt a pang of

have to start from

let's go. It's

the popcorn and soda in Jessica's hands, shot Yates a look, and snorted inwardly.

Meanwhile, in Riverside City-

It was still morning.

hospital and headed to Starlight

Square was owned by The Bryant Group, with major

a Starlight Grand Theater, the top cinema chain in

the elevator

When the doors opened and he saw what was happening in fron of the

with a host beside him translating. Four others

to promote the film, handing out gifts to

they couldn't speak, not a trace of self-doubt

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