Chapter 11

Chapter 11

Julian had just stepped out of Dominick's office when his phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and frowned, his expression tightening with barely concealed disgust. The ringtone continued to echo in the hallway, the sound grating on his nerves. After what felt like an eternity, he finally picked up. smooth and friendly like always, a stark contrast to the contempt in his eyes. "Ms. Sullivan, how can I help you?"

his tone

Brittany's voice, overly sweet and dripping with affected charm, floated through the line.

"Mr. Hale, hello, I wanted to thank Mr. Vanderbilt for securing the lead role for me in the film.

"He's been such a huge help, and I'd love to show my gratitude by treating him to a meal. Could you pass that along!"

Julian's eyebrows furrowed, a mix of irritation and something darker flaring in his chest. He had known she'd pull something like this. "Sorry. I'm afraid Mr. Vanderbilt has been quite busy recently, Ms. Sullivan, he replied, keeping his voice neutral, though the disapproval wa There was a brief silence on the other end, Brittany clearly disappointed but unwilling to let go. "When will Mr. Vanderbilt be free? I'm flexible anytime works for me"

Realizing she might have sounded too eager. Brittany quickly backtracked. "Not just me. Mr. Hale. My whole family-

we all want to thank Mr. Vanderbilt for his generosity

too well the kind of game Brittany was playing "Understood. Ms. Sullivan. Il pass your message along. If Mr. Vanderbilt finds the time, I will contact you

her request, Brittany hurriedly expressed her gratitude

anyone associated with Paisley is cut from the same cloth.

little regard for Paisley, and even less for

but now that she's back.

elegant living room of Sullivan Villa, Christina sat poised beside her daughter, a subtle gleam of expectation in her eyes.

Vanderbilt was too busy right now to

back to me.

bubbling beneath the surface. She had hoped for more. I need to see him now,

with barely a moment alone with

She had no other

"Misunderstood what?"

Vanderbilt has any interest

to admit it might be a misunderstanding, but the doubts gnawed at her. If he was interested in me, why hasn't he made

Every time she made the effort to ask for a meeting, she was met with the same

touch with him, it was through Julian, his assistant. It felt like a constant roadblock- always one step removed from the man she wanted to get close

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