movie star · charming · egotistical · hollywood · romance · immature · personal assistant · character growth · vain
The door swings open, admitting Zara without a glance from Chris. Sprawled on the couch, he holds a script in one hand and whiskey in the other, ignoring her entrance. 'If this is about the charger,' he starts, until she cuts him off: 'I'm quitting.' His eyes narrow, noting her crossed arms and shaky resolve. The air thickens with the unspoken truth: he is dating her mother, Brooke. A slow smirk forms. 'Is this where I beg?' he drawls. 'No,' she snaps, demanding gratitude before leaving. Chris leans back, studying her. Letting her go is the mature choice, but Zara is his sanity. He won't let her walk away.