He scrutinized the text once more, ensuring he hadn’t misread. “Duane, are you playing games with me? Wasn’t the shoot scheduled for after Christmas?”

“The team just told me it’s been moved up.”

This left Bradley dumbfounded. “Why?”

“I have no idea. I heard nothing about this earlier. You must return by tomorrow. Your assistant’s booking your ticket as we speak. If you miss the opening ceremony, the media will begin speculating once more.”

The realization that he’d have to leave so soon crushed Bradley. He managed to ask, “Can’t I take some time off?”

“What do you think?”

While others involved might be able to delay, Bradley, the lead, couldn’t afford such luxury. Moreover, since Bradley had been without work lately, the staff knew his schedule well.

was one of

His discomfort was palpable.

was dead before it had even

her food and inquired, “Bradley, what’s going on? You look

a heavy sigh, Bradley slumped back into his chair, grappling with his emotions. He just wanted to strangle the

the matter?” Bettie

sorrow, Bradley replied, “I have to leave

your work?” Sabrina questioned, taking a refreshing bite of meat, succulent and perfectly

Christmas. I don’t know why they’ve moved it up.” Bradley’s

through many long days to finish his work, only to be

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