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A New Day

Darla's POVSleep didn’t come easily, but it eventually came anyway.At some point during the early hours, the weight on my chest eased just enough for my body to give in. The room was dim, the hum of the heater soft, and the city’s noise had faded into a distant lullaby. I didn’t dream. I didn’t want to.I don’t remember falling asleep.But I remembered waking up.My phone buzzed against the nightstand, pulling me out of sleep with a low vibration that felt far too loud for how early it was.I reached for it blindly and squinted at the caller ID.It was Mavin. My director.I cleared my throat, pushed myself up a little, and answered.“Hello?” Wondering why he was calling me this early hours of the morning. Although my mind already knew the reason.“Morning, superstar,” Mavin’s voice came through, always a bit too cheerful for this time of day. “Did you get my package?”I blinked. “What package, you mean the new driver, the car and the maids?"He chuckled. “That’s the one.”I sat up

Nemesis

Darla's POV“If anything feels off in this apartment, you tell me. Immediately. Even if it’s nothing.”“Yes, ma’am,” she said without pause.I took a bite of the toast. Perfectly crisp.“You’re good,” I said.“I try my best.”Then I waved her off. “You can go.”She nodded once and left the room, steps soft on the floor like she’d been trained to disappear.I ate in silence, thinking. The food tasted good, but I didn’t let myself enjoy it. There wasn’t space in my mind for comfort. Every morning now felt like walking into enemy territory.And just as I reached for my glass of juice, my phone rang.I saw the name.It was Richard.I didn’t move right away. I just stared at it. A part of me wanted to ignore it. Let it ring until it gave up.But I didn’t. I picked up. At least I wanted to hear what the anaconda had to say.“Darla," he called.His voice hadn’t changed. Still smooth. Still lazy. Still full of false calm.I didn’t answer right away.“I heard you won't pull out of the court ca

Sinclair

Darla's POV There was a pause. “We could. But we shouldn’t, not yet.”“Why not?”“Because this is going to court already,” he said. “And this, this is gold. If we bring it out now, they’ll try to discredit it before it makes it to the judge. They’ll scramble, cover their tracks, maybe even claim it was fabricated. But if we hold it, save it until court day, it’ll hit them blind. Right when they think they’re ahead.”I nodded slowly, even though he couldn’t see me. “You’re saying we wait?”“I’m saying we let them underestimate us a little longer,” Mr. Adair said. “Then we drop the hammer.”A small, cold smile crept across my face.“Alright,” I said. “I’ll wait.”“I’ve already started preparing how we’ll frame it for the judge. By the time we’re done, Richard won’t just lose the estate, he’ll be lucky if he walks away without handcuffs.”I leaned back against the leather seat and looked out the window now, the sun casting long, golden shadows across the city streets.“Thank you,

Timely Counsel

Xavier's POVMy morning had been uneventful, emails, two short calls with investors, and one overpriced cappuccino that I regretted almost instantly. I was halfway through reviewing a revised production budget when my assistant, Lora, buzzed through the intercom.“Mr. Lorette, your nephew is here.”I leaned back in my chair, sighing. “Send him in.”The door opened a second later, and Richard stepped in. He looked terrible.Pale. Jittery. That usual slick confidence of his? Gone.I studied him for a second, then set the budget folder aside.“What happened to you?” I asked.He dropped into the leather chair across from me like the weight of the world was glued to his back. “Nothing you need to worry about.”I narrowed my eyes. “Then why are you here?”“I need a favor,” he said, shifting in his seat.Of course you do. I didn’t speak, just waited.Richard took a breath. “ I need you to give me the sum of five million dollars.”He went straight to the point. I thought of asking him what h

Set Drama

Darla's POVThe tension in the studio was already palpable when I started hitting the set. Spotlights were being repositioned, the gentle thrum of equipment sounded through the air, and crew members scurried about with coffee mugs held against one hand and clipboards against the other.I was half-way to my position when a silky smooth voice, laced with forced sweetness, sounded in my ears."Well, if it isn't the flavour of the month."It was Melanie. I recognized her annoying voice.I stopped, pasting on a decent smile before I turned to address her.She resembled something freshly stepped off the front of a high-end fashion magazine, red red-clad dress, diamond studs shining in the light, and heels that probably cost more than some individuals' rent for the month.Her hair was nicely curled, but her eyes? They weren't matched with the smile on her mouth."Morning, Melanie," I answered bluntly.Her eyes rolled over me, slow and assessing. "Having all the attention? Must be thrillin

Fight Back

Darla's POVThe sting on my cheek burned like fire, but I didn’t even think before reacting. My palm connected with Melanie’s face, once, and then another slap, it was quick and sharp. Gasps rippled through the crowd, and the clicking of cameras intensified.She stumbled backwards, holding her red cheeks.The media loved this. I could see from the way they zoomed in, their lenses gleaming with every sleazy photograph.Shutter clicks were merely deafening, Melanie's clean gasp in synchrony."You hit me?" she started, flames in her eyes, hand once more raised.But before she could get to me once more, the director's firm hand went around her wrist. "That's enough!" His voice was stern, cutting through the din like a whip snap.Melanie tried to wrest herself free, her body backing away from me. "She hit me! Did you see? She hit me twice!" Her voice increased in volume, drawing even greater attention.I folded my arms across my chest, teeth gritted. "And you attacked me first, Melanie

Cool Evening

Darla's POVMelanie and I walked back to the set in silence. Tension between the two of us was so dense, it could have been sliced with a knife.She gave me a sideways glance, a half-second smile curving her lips before it disappeared.Rolling cameras once more.I fell back into character, speaking my lines as if nothing had happened. Melanie did the same, although I sensed a stiffness in her movements.The director shouted, "Cut! That's a wrap!" and the crew prepared to shift equipment.Before I could even consider going into my dressing room, the director stood in front of me yet again. "Come on," he signaled, walking towards the door. "I'll see you to your car.""That's all right," I said."I want you to." The tone did not allow for argument.We stepped out into the crisp night air, which followed the heat of the theater. The noises of the crew wrapping up fell behind us."Listen," he continued, pacing beside me, "I've worked with actors a long time. I can spot when someone's caus

Dinner

Darla's POVXavier raised an eyebrow and looked at me, his lips twisting into a small, mocking smile. "I'm surprised that you'd even consider that this is a date, of the romantic variety."I gazed at him. "I'm not thinking about it," I told him. "I am merely asking a question."He glanced down the road in front of him. "Well, don't you worry. I am not going to do anything that you don't want."I cocked an eyebrow. "And how do you know what I do and do not want?"A tiny smile seemed to appear on his lips. "You're not hard to read."I kept quiet. I knew that he was flirting with me, indirectly, sort of helplessly, but tightly enough that I could feel the tug in his words.And I knew that if I continued to question him, he'd just turn them back on me.So I sat silently, observing the whizzing lights through the window.The vehicle slowed and eventually came to a halt on an empty street.A golden warm light emanated from a restaurant in the distance, its letters intact in gold. It was ex

Dinner continued

Darla's POVThe sound of Jace’s name coming from Xavier’s mouth was like a sudden crack in the air.My hand stilled halfway to my glass. “Why are you asking me that?” I said slowly.Xavier leaned back, his eyes never leaving mine. “Curiosity.”“Curiosity?” I repeated, trying to keep my voice even. “You don’t just ask someone about a person like Jace out of curiosity.”A faint smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth. “Then maybe I have my reasons.”I set my glass down, fingers brushing over the rim. “Jace is a friend.”Xavier tilted his head slightly, studying me like he was trying to decide whether or not to believe that. “A friend,” he echoed, as if testing the word.“Yes,” I said firmly.He didn’t look convinced. “The way other people talk the both of you, I’d think he was something more.”I frowned. “People talk about us?”“Only in passing,” Xavier replied, swirling the wine in his glass. “But enough for me to wonder why your name comes up in the same breath as his.”I shifted in m

Naughty Eyes

Darla's POVI leaned back in my chair, frowning at him, though I couldn't keep the tiny smile that was tracing along my lips."You're trying to flirt with me," I said to him, poking at him with my fork. "It's evident the kind of business you want to do with me."Xavier didn't bat an eye. If anything, his eyes un-tensed a bit with that peaceful self-confidence he always seemed to possess."I would protect you," he said, his voice low and firm, "and make your enemies bite their tongue."I raised an eyebrow at that. "I don't need protecting. I can handle Richard and Melanie by myself."He laughed, the sound rich and effortless, as if he liked my stubbornness. "If you think Richard is the only danger you're going to have to deal with," he said, his voice low and leaning slightly forward, "then you're completely clueless."I set my fork down, cocking my head. "Oh? Enlighten me.""There are many more enemies," he went on, "hiding in the shadows, watching you. Creeping like a tiger stalkin

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