Chapter 89

Natalie knew there was no point in pleading for mercy. It was only at this moment that she fully grasped the ruthlessness of Brian.

As she stared at her phone and the anti–tracking app she’d been considering, she finally decided to delete it, reverting her phone to the tracking settings Brian had installed. After al she was on home turf, and any long–term irregularities would surely raise his suspicions

Just then, a text from Gavin popped up. [Uriah just hit me up. He’s found enough meds for the next few days. We’ll figure something out. Don’t stress too much.]

A wave of relief washed over Natalie at Gavin’s message. Having meds was all that mattered.

When Rosie heard Natalie was back in town, she burst through the door without knocking catching Natalie in a moment of disheveled vulnerability on the edge of her bed.

“Oh, sorry…” Rosie blurted out an apology, already turning to leave.

“It’s cool” Natalie said, mustering some energy to stop Rosie from exiting. “What’s up?

Rosie turned back and handed over a rehearsal schedule. “Your first scene is tomorrow. You’ve got three. Take a look to see if there are any issues.”

the week’s rehearsal plan, frowning

them into her schedule this week, especially since they were shooting a period drama with tight sets, and not even the most seasoned actors could nail every scene

murmured. “But I believe in your chops. Gavin’s picks never disappoint Natalie looked up, meeting Rosie’s eyes.

good shuteye tonight. I reckon you’re still jet–lagged. Tomorrow, I’ll have others

third lead, couldn’t afford to rock

she nodded and responded softly.

in bed when she was jolted awake by Rosie’s urgent

Rosie bustled in, yanking open the curtains, grabbing clothes, and

She groggily sat up at Rosie’s commotion and saw it was just past nine on her phone. “What’s going

throwing a fit!” Rosie whispered. “You’ve got a scene with her today, and she

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Natalie since the first

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