Craning her neck, Kimiko looked around for any sign of Casey.
She naturally assumed Casey was gone, having slipped off somewhere to be alone with Grayson. It was the worst possible time for this kind of nonsense.
Hopelessness settled over Kimiko, followed by irritation, and finally a quick-hardening resolve.
The most wonderful opportunity had fallen into Kimiko's lap: the chance to work with maverick mumblegore director Airi Laus on her new film.
And now, with Casey off sabotaging herself like always, Kimiko could hit the eject button without hesitation and, more importantly, a single ounce of guilt.
Good.
It was settled then.
Kimiko would accept Airi's offer--
Kimiko spotted Casey, over by the drinks table. Holy feezy-sheezy, she was actually schmoozing with the guests!
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