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.”

sharpness, “I’m just stating the truth.

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

“Nope, you’re the one who’s more

flashed a playful smile and gave

how endearingly childish

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

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

instinctively took a step back, squinting for a better look. She soon recognized Willow, the woman she hadn’t

glass. His voice, cold and clipped, sliced through the air. “Do you

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

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