Part 2Echoes in the Dark: The Billionaire's Secret Fiancée
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During a break in the shoot, I found a moment to go back to the equipment room to grab a lens I had left behind.
Behind me, a shadow fell over me.
A familiar woody fragrance drifted into my nose.
I turned around stiffly, feigning composure:
"Is something wrong, Mr. Prescott?"
Landon looked down at me, his gaze exactly the same as years ago.
I held my breath, my fingernails digging fiercely into my palms.
I can't lose my cool.
"Nothing."
"Just looking around."
Landon's eyes were pitch black, his smile faint: "But you, Ms. Collins. What are you so nervous about?"
I covered my trembling right hand: "The camera is heavy. Holding it for too long makes my hands shake."
"Is that so?"
I lowered my head: "Mr. Prescott, if there's nothing else, I'll head back to the set to prep."
Without waiting for his reply, I turned to walk away.
"Ms. Collins," Landon called out, stopping me. "If someone who betrayed you suddenly appeared in front of you again, what would you do?"