Natalie’s face lit up with delight at Skylar’s compliment. Having someone as respected as Skylar admire her acting talent gave her a real boost of confidence. She laughed openly, letting her guard down without even noticing.

Skylar skillfully guided the conversation through various topics related to films and TV shows, eventually leading it to the day’s events and, finally, Reese.

“I didn’t expect the new agency to cultivate such incredible talent. They shouldn’t be ...