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Chapter 30: Called Out
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Nadia’s POV
I was stepping out of the bathroom when my phone started ringing. I hurried to the bed and picked it up. Mr Hrithik called. My heart thumbs up in fear. I wonder why he was calling me. Was something wrong with my script? Won’t he adapt it anymore? Different negative thoughts rumbled in my head and my hands began shaking.“He… hel… hello,” I stuttered.“Hey, Nadia? Are you all right?” he asked from the other end.“Ye… yes, sir. I’m all right. How is work?” I said and sat on the bed to calm myself.“Work is fine. Um, can you make it to my office later? I need you to make an edit to the script. It’s nothing much, just a few lines,” he said. I inhaled deeply. Thank God it wasn’t a rejection.“Sure, sir. I will be on my way soon,” I affirmed.“Okay. See you,” he commented and hung up. I lay on the bed, puffing in relief.Later on, I headed to the living room to notify Hema of my leaving. “Are you ready?” she asked upon seeing me.“Yeah, howRelated chapters
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