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Yolanda and lan drove until noon, when the sky darkened without warning. Rain slammed down in thick sheets,

forcing them to slow.

Yolanda gripped the wheel, tension coiling in her chest. They were so close-already in town, just minutes from

the film crew’s hotel. But the storm had other plans.

Pulling over, Yolanda grabbed an umbrella and hurried into the lobby, only to freeze at the sight of Sophic. Of

course. Sean’s production was shooting here too. Fate seemed determined to throw them together.

Sophie's lethargy vanished as her eyes narrowed into venomous slits. “Do you have skind of tracking device

on me?” she spat.

Yolanda brushed past without acknowledgment. This hotel was the best in town, so it was fully booked by the

two competing productions-Sean’s crew occupied the third floor while Zack’s team was stationed above them.

The elevator doors opened. Yolanda and lan stepped inside, followed by a determined Sophie. The other guests

wisely chose to wait for the next ride.

As the elevator ascended, Sophie rolled her eyes. “Don’t think knowing Charles’s wife gives you sspecial

advantage,” she sneered. “Mark my words: on their anniversary in two days, Charles will be in my bed, not

hers.”

Yolanda remained impassive, though she had to admire Sophie's tenacity. Two years was an impressive run for

one of Charles’s playthings. Though knowing him, he'd likely had other dalliances. At least Max had definitely

mentioned a fling with a CEO or something.

The elevator dinged on the third floor. Sophie delivered one final glare, mistaking Yolanda’s silence for fear. With

a triumphant sniff, she strutted out.

Yolanda and Jan made their way up to the fourth floor.

lan stole a glance at her, but she seemed unfazed, her attention fixed on locating the right

room.

Inside, the room turned out to be surprisingly decent. Tonight was their final table read before the crew headed

into the mountains, where the actors would be staying for the next

month.

Yolanda peered out the window at the stormy sky. She'd planned to leave after dropping lan off, but the

downpour was too heavy to drive through.

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Without a word, lan unzipped his suitcase and started unpacking.

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In better weather, she could've reached Moonbay Estate by 6 PM. But with rain this relentless, there was no

point trying. Yolanda sighed. “Guess I'm stuck until it lets up.”

lan kept his eyes down. “Stay for a little longer, then.”

She took a seat beside him. He was her biggest star and her golden ticket, so naturally, he deserved her

undivided attention.

She said, “You're heading into the mountains tomorrow. Watch your diet, and try to be more approachable with

the crew. That stone-faced routine won't do you any favors.”

She then nudged the small pharmacy bag toward him. “I packed your meds: stomach pills, fever reducers, and

everything. A whole month up there, | must be worried about you.”

The faintest smile tugged at lan’s lips.

“And callthe second you feel sick, got it?” She frowned. “lan, are you even paying attention?”

He smiled, “Mm.”

Rain hammered against the windows, the wind whipping the curtains into a frenzy through the half-open pane.

A knock cat the door. It was the call for the final table read. Yolanda answered, and the man on the other

side froze, momentarily stunned by her striking beauty.

It was Wayne Dalton, the leading actor this was banking on to beca star. He looked quite good. His

gaze lingered a beat too long, his cheeks flushing. ‘How hasn’t someone this gorgeous made it big yet?’ he

thought before flashing a smile.

He asked, “You're an actress, right? | can’t believe I've never seen you before. You're unforgettable.”

Yolanda took a step back and said nothing. lan moved past her, his voice flat. “I'm leaving.”

She nodded, left alone in the room, listening to the relentless downpour outside.

The ’s mysterious backer was a wealthy woman and the entire production was built around Wayne. As he

and lan walked away, Wayne kept glancing back, his mind racing. ‘Stunning, really. Is she this guy’s agent? Since

when do agents look like that?’

“So, you're lan, the second lead?” Wayne said, sidling closer. “Just callWayne. That's your agent back there?

You two... together? You know how this industry works. Hookup with her, and I'll get you a role in my next

project.”

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His imagination ran wild. ‘Check her out. Those elegant curves and that poised grace? If she ever steps in front

of a camera, every other actress might as well quit.’

lan looked at him but didn’t answer.

Wayne's smile twisted. “Con, man. She’s just an average woman. What's the big deal?”

Wayne was clearly annoyed, his jaw clenched. He'd spent years grinding in the industry, going nowhere. Until

now, srich woman had taken an interest, pouring money into his .

He thought through gritted teeth, ‘Once my new airs, I'll be untouchable. Everyone's kissing his ass,

except this nobody. How dare he!’

Nearby, Sophie watched, lips curling. She knew Wayne casually-enough to recognize him, not enough to call him

a friend.

“Got your eye on the agent?” she purred, stepping closer.

Wayne swallowed. “You got an idea?”

Sophie reached into her bag and pulled out a small packet, her smirk widening. “Sure. One drink. That's all it

takes.”

His fingers twitched. “You sure this is safe?”

She laughed, patting his chest. “Relax. She’s nobody, and neither is lan. That pretty face is begging for trouble.

You've got backing. Who's gonna stop you?”

Wayne pocketed the pills, grinning. “Didn’t peg you for the type, Sophie.”

Sophie's smile turned icy. That slap still burned. She had originally reserved this particular maneuver for Tessa,

planning to throw her to sdesperate director as retribution. But now, the opportunity was even sweeter.

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Yolanda paced the hotel room for thirty restless minutes before a knock interrupted her. Room service had

arrived with dinner. She accepted the tray absently, setting it on the table without enthusiasm.

Through the rain-streaked window, the storm showed no signs of letting up. Charles would definitely notice if she

chthis late. She prodded at the congealing food with

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