Marry My Ex's Sworn Enemy

Chapter

29

Lily Lane came downstairs, dejected. Sonya led her out without asking questions. At a café, Lily Lane explained.

"Director Davis said he'd never seen an actress so self-destructive," she said, tears welling up.

"And then?"

I begged him, and he agreed to let JoyPlus's newbie audition. That's all I could do. If JoyPlus doesn't let me go, I'm done."

Sonya squeezed Lily Lane's hand. "It's okay. Take your time."

The villa was chaotic with furniture being installed, and Sonya had to leave for the island trip. She called Leo Jones to help Lily Lane find an apartment and to look after her. He gave Lily Lane the keys to one of his properties. Lily Lane hugged Sonya."Thank you, Sonya."

"Don't mention it. You're my best friend."

In the afternoon, Sonya joined Julian Jennings and Seraphina West. Seraphina West was nestled in Julian Jennings's arms. Sonya sat opposite them, pointedly watching their affection.

*Sonya, we're going to an island," Seraphina West said, smiling serenely.

Sonya nodded. "Great. I've never been."

"There are lots of fun places. Explore."

Seraphina West felt a prickle of annoyance at Sonya's apparent

nonchalance.

After a long drive and boat ride, they arrived at a small island. Sonya, still seasick, almost threw

1. up.

Luna Stone greeted them at the villa. She smiled. "Sonya, welcome to my birthday party."

didn't react."I'm feeling sick. I want

You can stay in the cottages

pointed to small cottages outside the

a maid, showed Sonya

one main house on the island?"

It's a private island. It's not open

beds. Sonya took

to loud music. She saw Julian Jennings and Seraphina West in the middle of the dance floor. A small path led to the beach. Sonya put on her coat and scarf and walked down. She heard whispers and saw a couple embracing on an overlook. She hurried on to the beach. Her phone buzzed. It

productive. Colleagues seem to like me. Sonya laughed: Good. Get along with your colleagues.

Chapter 29

Took them out for

only

Henry: Where are you?

On a work trip. On

Walking along the beach, she saw a tall man climbing out of

leg, clearly in pain. Sonya rushed

"What happened? Your leg?"

"Snake bite! Help!"

He was shouting

"Yes, but not clearly."

"How long ago?"

bitten on the island behind this one. Over an

"Does it hurt?"

"Yes! Terribly!"

he was lucky because she had

"Better? Still hurt?"

"No... it doesn't hurt."

"It wasn't venomous."

"How do you know?"

"I'm a doctor."

at him: a mixed-race

"Mr. Reynolds?"