Heather hadn't planned on going out.
The day had been long, her back sore from fittings and ad rehearsals, her eyes tired from smiling too much for things that didn't matter. So when Jake Calloway texted her about a sponsor dinner, she almost ignored it.
But then he followed up with a call. Said it was important, said it would be casual — just a few of the movie's sponsors getting together before the premiere. A final toast, nothing big, just some people and wine. And she loved wine, not even enough to still attend. He said she could leave early if she wanted. He made it sound harmless.
And fine, she had nothing better to do.
She hesitated. Something about the way he smiled when he asked made her gut twist. But she said yes anyway. Because she just didn't want to deal with another phone call from her agent telling her to be visible. But she planned to eat, smile, nod a few times, then get out.
