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What it takes to make a master piece

Author: Jasmine
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I blinked rapidly, no I wasn’t seeing things, it was really her.

“Did you say… assistant director?” I asked.

Her eyes met mine, accompanied by a gentle unsure smile. I understood why she glanced in my direction before introducing Tami. If she had done her research, then she had probably seen the rumors about me and Pierce.

“Yeah, apparently her parents encouraged her to put her degree to use. I can’t tell if she approached O’Malley or he approached her.” She shrugged. “But I have a hunch that says she’s one of the sponsors for this film.”

Sophia spoke animatedly while Tami smiled sweetly and listened. I stopped hearing Bianca’s words, the ringing in my ear, overshadowing the noise around me.

So far Tami had only wielded Pierce’s attention to hurt me, both of us on set would be bad for me.

My mind flashed to my evening with Pierce and I winced. Was this going to be a regular for the three of us?

“Okay everyone, grab a seat around the table.” Rhonda announced. I didn’t notice when O’Ma
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