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."

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

full. You can stay in the cottages with the

cottages outside the main house.

showed Sonya to her

only one main house

It's a private island. It's not

beds. Sonya took medicine and slept until

party was in full swing when she awoke. Men in suits and women in gowns danced 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

day of meetings, but productive. Colleagues seem to like

Chapter 29

out for drinks, but they were

only just

Henry: Where are you?

On a work

reply but assumed he was busy. Walking along the beach, she saw a tall

clearly

"What happened? Your leg?"

"Snake bite! Help!"

He was

"Yes, but not clearly."

"How long ago?"

the island behind this one.

"Does it hurt?"

"Yes! Terribly!"

had an antidote. She applied

"Better? Still hurt?"

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

"It wasn't venomous."

"How do you know?"

"I'm a doctor."

looked at him: a

"Mr. Reynolds?"