His Deadly Obsession
We were deep in the quiet, vicious satisfaction of shared disgust when the very man we were discussing appeared at the edge of our table, smiling like he belonged in the conversation.
“Cassian. Great work tonight. Really special film.” His voice was warm and practiced. “Sofia, you look incredible as always.”
The look that passed between Sofia and me was pure, unfiltered distaste. Neither of us bothered to hide it well enough. I gave him the smallest, coldest polite nod I could manage and said nothing. Sofia’s version of the same nod was even thinner. The man lingered half a beat too long, smile faltering, then drifted away toward easier company. Unfortunately a camera near the far column cau