Chapter 404:

Camille tilted her head curiously. “So, are you actually going to do it?”

With a casual shrug, Carrie responded, “I gave my word to Mr. Rodgers. A lot of people have put in effort to support me, so backing out isn’t an option. Besides, the entertainment world is tiny. If I keep dodging her, I might as well give up on this career altogether.”

Camille nodded in agreement. “Right. She’s the one who should be sweating, not you.”

She clicked her seatbelt into place with a grin. “Let me spoil you, Carrie! How about we go grab you a stunning outfit so you can totally steal the spotlight on the show?”

Carrie waved her hand, brushing off the idea. “I just wanted a quiet dinner with you. No need to splurge on clothes. Kristopher has already sent me a ton of designer outfits from the boutique. I’ll just grab something from those.”

Camille clicked her tongue in playful disapproval. “You’re giving off that all-too-familiar lovebird vibe; you just can’t help talking about Kristopher.”

back, calm but with a hint of sharpness, “I’m just stating the truth. Love-struck

in mock surrender. “Alright, alright. Let’s not fight

“Nope,

and gave in.

smile to herself, realizing how endearingly childish Carrie had become

to the mall was filled with laughter and casual conversation. The mall was alive with energy, crowded

and with a loud thud, someone dropped to their knees in front of Carrie. A crowd of onlookers quickly

squinting for a better look. She soon recognized

through the proposal with a glare sharp enough to cut glass. His voice, cold and clipped, sliced through the air. “Do you think I stayed late just

much as a second glance, he flicked the folder from his hand, sending its contents fluttering to the floor like fallen leaves in

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