Chapter 2017

“Thanks, but I’m still in the dark about what kind of gig you’re hunting for,” Giselle said, her eyes glittering with a touch of disdain. To her, if Ivy was hustling for a paycheck, then she was no threat at all.

Ivy bowed her head, a guilty flush coloring her cheeks. “I… I haven’t quite figured it out. Just looking for something that fits, you know?”

“Is that so?” Giselle mused, taking a few thoughtful steps before halting in front of Ivy. “Tell you what, I go way back with Colton. When I bump into him later, I’ll put in a good word for you, and maybe he can hook you up with a job or something. How’s that sound?”

For some reason, despite Giselle’s seemingly considerate words, Ivy could not shake off the feeling that the woman before her was terrifying.

There was this nagging sense that made Ivy feel that Giselle was not as benign and straightforward as she appeared. Her motives were beyond Ivy’s comprehension.

“How about a clerical job?” Giselle pondered for a while, then came up with an idea. “Easy work, decent pay. I’ll chat with Colton about it later.”

By now, Ivy realized Giselle was not quite getting the message. She insisted on forcing her ‘kindness,’ regardless of Ivy’s wishes.

was something Ivy neither needed nor wanted. In fact, it

can handle the job hunt on my

second refusal, Giselle’s

her heart, even considering whether the job would be easy for her, and yet Ivy was

the director’s office, smiling as she approached. “Ms. Dunhill, Colton’s waiting

her?” Giselle asked, surprised. This woman was Colton’s right-hand assistant, a key contact for hopeful actors.

assumed Ivy was just another auditionee, not someone

a special guest Colton invited over. Giselle, he’s with another visitor right now, so I’m afraid you’ll have to wait outside for a bit,” the assistant

like her was waiting while Ivy was treated like an honored guest was

darkened momentarily, but she quickly put on her understanding smile again. “Oh, Ivy’s a guest too? Well, since she was here

been waiting a while now. Come

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