Was it just her imagination, or was Callie's gaze towards her a tad peculiar?

It seemed tinged with curiosity, and perhaps a dash of hostility...?

It must be her mind playing tricks on her, right? After all, they were strangers until today.

Lauren clapped her hands, gathering the other artists. "Folks, come on over and meet each other... we're all one team now!"

"Hey, everyone."

Callie, with a smile as warm as apple pie, said apologetically, "Sorry for barging in like this. To make up for it, dinner's on me tonight."

These stars exchanged looks.

"No, you don't have to..."

"Really, it's okay."

"Nah, no backing out! Otherwise, you're snubbing me!"

"Heh, alright then."

"Thanks a bunch!"

Sherilyn frowned slightly, eyeing Callie.

Despite her delicate appearance, there was an undeniable edge to her - she wasn't someone to be trifled with...

Stepping out for a breather, Sherilyn's phone rang. It was Gilbert. "Hello?" Sherilyn's lips curved into a smile

Gilbert's voice was different

a new kind

Sherilyn pursed her

pick you up after. Keep an eye on your phone,

"Got it."

noticed a group approaching, with the

Sherilyn

heart

It was Galloway!

Rebecca, Sherilyn had done some online sleuthing on 'Galloway' in the past few days. A master of traditional painting of

She grabbed her phone for another quick search, comparing a man

to the genteel

front of her...

mistake! It was

moved on, Sherilyn couldn't hold back. She broke into a jog after

get close. Left with no

"Mr. White! Mr. White!"

The crowd halted.

around, they all

"Mr. White."

"Good evening, sir. I apologize

"Rebecca's friend, is

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