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.

expression was

His discomfort was palpable.

trip was dead before it had

finished chewing her food and inquired, “Bradley, what’s going on? You look upset. Is something

grappling with his emotions.

matter?” Bettie

and full of sorrow, Bradley

Didn’t you wrap up all your work?” Sabrina questioned, taking a refreshing bite of meat, succulent and

told me it would start after Christmas. I don’t know why they’ve moved it up.” Bradley’s voice was filled with

days to finish his work, only to be

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