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Still Under Contract

Author: Von Hsuu
last update publish date: 2026-02-15 13:00:30

Angela's POV

I immediately recognized the two people walking behind Beth. Lauren and Natalie. We used to be with the same agency. We used to sit in the same casting waiting rooms.

Beth stopped beside my table and leaned in slightly, like she felt a little guilty.

“Angela, you don’t mind, right? They came along after they heard I was meeting you.”

I glanced at Lauren and Natalie.

“Mind?” I said. “Come on. Sit.”

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