Chapter 3The Star-Maker
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I told myself to be rational. Maybe they were just friends. We’d been together for so long. I shouldn't be so paranoid.
Besides, their movie was wrapping. He’d be on to his next project. They’d drift apart.
But after the wrap party, he brought her to our agency.
“Zoe,” he said, “you’re the best manager in the business. You’ve launched so many careers. I want you to take Chloe on. She’s got real talent.”
Chloe beamed. “Ms. Hale, I’m so excited to work with you. I’ll do whatever you say.”
Her cute, baby-doll face was all smiles. It was a terrible position to be in. I couldn't say no.