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Sonya rolled her eyes at Lily Lane and headed to the bar.

"Hey, Sonya, watch out for scammers! I've seen those marriage fraud stories online. Be careful!"

The bartender made them two cocktails.

"Where's your boss?" Lily Lane asked.

"He's in the back. Busy tonight."

Lily Lane surveyed the bar, nodding approvingly."Jake Parker's taste is always impeccable. This place is stylish."

"Thanks, beautiful," Jake Parker said, appearing from the back, wiping his hands before extending a hand to Lily Lane. "Welcome home."

Lily Lane was surprised, then smiled and shook his hand. "I consider New York home, but New York doesn't quite know me yet."

Jake Parker chuckled. "It'll get there. Give it time." He pointed to a private room. "The CEO of JoyPlus Entertainment is in there. I'll go say hi, then bring you in."

Lily Lane nodded.

Before leaving, Jake Parker said to Sonya, "Seraphina West booked a room tonight. Julian is there too. If you don't want to see them, you can relax on the rooftop. Leo Jones will be here later."

Sonya was touched by his thoughtfulness.

"Okay."

The rooftop was empty. Sonya, worried about Lily Lane, sat at a table overlooking the courtyard and waved to Lily Lane. Lily Lane gave her a thumbs-up.

was quiet, overlooking a sea of city lights. Sonya took a photo and sent it to Henry. He sent her one in return-a cityscape sliced by the early morning light. "The floors are finished. I'm going to

me a

"You like gaming?"

but I promise not to neglect my

Sonya laughed."Okay."

to be

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ideas. I just like

his forties, pale-skinned and wearing glasses. This was the

around the bush. First, she's too old. To make a splash at her age, she needs a strong

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brutally honest,

Better than some clueless newbie. She's not picky

again."Honestly, I'd rather sign a newbie. Youth is capital. But if she has connections and resources, I

you mean?" Jake

Master

"He is. He's a friend of

is producing a historical drama. A great crew. If she can

was clear: if Lily Lane could get a role through the Reynoldss, it proved she had connections, and he'd sign her. Jake Parker looked at Lily Lane."I can

about it. They'll give you

"What other choice do

"Lily Lane, lost, are you? This isn't a

bowed slightly to Jason Reynolds. "Young

honor you'd com

humble bar. I'll

of the liquor straight from the bottle, shocking everyone. Jason Reynolds, impressed by Jake Parker's boldness, took a sip from his glass. "Lily, come here," Jake Parker called Lily Lane over and introduced her to Jason Reynolds."She used

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