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11. THE LAND OF MY PAIN

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ARIA

Under the glow of harsh stage lights, I stood, my breath almost suffocated by the heat.

“Action!” I snapped a finger at the dancers and they sprung into action.

I was shooting a music video, surrounded by my team. My assistant, Myra, stepped beside me suddenly. Her voice was eager as she spoke in a whisper.

“Boss Bennett wants to speak to you.”

I frowned. “Now?”

I was in the middle of a shoot, and I was rarely disturbed when working. Myra nodded, smiling wider. “Right now.”

“Daniel, conclude the shoot.” I said to the creative director as I walked away.

Myra hurried beside me. I asked her what had happened but she insisted I talk to Bennett first.

I walked into Bennett’s office. He was reclined behind his desk, his handsome face creased in a smile.

He came around the desk and took my hand. “We won the contract, Aria!”

Joy pulled my face into a subtle grin. My eyes shone as Bennett shook my hand. “The competition results are out?”

“Yes. We just received an email. You travel
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