Part 2No More Stand-Ins, I'm Back.

Liam parked near the film set.

In the bustling crowd, I spotted Chloe instantly.

She stood out too much.

Even bundled up, she was immediately recognizable.

Fans were taking pictures, and Chloe pulled down her mask a bit, smiling brightly. "Thanks, guys! My boyfriend isn't famous, so can you please not take pictures of him?"

The fans cheered, "We heard your boyfriend is Liam from the Shaw family, is that true?"

Chloe didn't deny it, just held up an index finger to her lips, signaling them to be quiet.

Once she was in the car, she took off her sunglasses and gave Liam a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Liam, have you been waiting long?"

Her eyes darted to me. "And you are?"

I offered a polite smile. "Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Audrey, a friend of Liam's."

Chloe's smile deepened. "Audrey? I've heard a lot about you."

Liam naturally buckled her seatbelt.

"Sit tight, I'm about to drive."

Chloe pouted playfully. "Oh, me, always so forgetful! You always have to do it for me."

I turned my gaze to the window, avoiding their display of affection.

The car hadn't been driving long before Chloe started chatting with me.

"Audrey, did you ever date anyone while you were abroad all these years?"

I answered frankly, "I did."

"I knew it! Audrey, you're as beautiful as a celebrity, you must have had plenty of admirers, right?

"Like Liam, he pursued me. All his friends say I'm different to him, I'm his one true love.

"But I just don't understand, do they mean Liam has a first love or something? I heard you and Liam grew up together. You must know who his first love is, right? Tell me."

She looked at me, her gaze more scrutinizing than curious.

Liam frowned. "I don't have a 'first love,' they're just messing around."

Chloe pouted and started playing on her phone, clearly displeased.

The rest of the ride was silent.

When Liam dropped me off at home, he didn't even get out of the car.

He rolled down the window and casually said, "My girlfriend's mad, I need to make it up to her. I won't come in. Say hi to your parents for me."

I was about to leave when Chloe suddenly called out, "Audrey, let's connect on SnapChat."

I offered my Snapcode, but she shook her head. "You scan mine. That way you won't block me."