Bianca showed Sophia a text message on her phone. Then she wrote in her notebook, “I chose to meet you despite everything. When that jerk made his awful request, I could tell he wasn’t good. I thought maybe you had to hide for a reason, so I wanted to understand it. Sophia, I really want to help you. You have a bright future. Remember, you used to be loved by many as an actress... Don’t forget your fans waiting for you.”

Bianca looked at Sophia, who avoided her gaze.

Sophia was deeply ...