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Layla Nightshade, a rising star in the acting world, is determined to become one of the greatest actresses. Her journey is fueled by her admiration for Zaya Swanson, a top model with a mysterious, icy heart. Two years after their first encounter, fate brings them together again when Zaya is forced to take on a lead role in a movie alongside Layla.

As they navigate the challenges of the film set, Layla’s warmth begins to melt Zaya’s defenses. However, Zaya’s reluctance to engage in romantic scenes and her disdain for acting create tension. Layla is determined to uncover the reasons behind Zaya’s cold demeanor and help her rediscover the joy in life and love.

Second act

Two hours. Two long, chaotic hours. That's how long it had been since Layla dragged me out of her childhood home and announced, with far too much excitement, that we were going to dye her hair.

I wasn't opposed to the idea in fact, I thought her old purple streaks were stunning but the way she stubbornly refused to let a professional handle it? That's where I drew the line.

"We could just go to a salon," I'd suggested on the drive.

Layla shot me a look, her arms crossed as she grinned mischievously. "Where's the fun in that?"

Now, here we were in a general store, navigating narrow aisles with a cart I was sure had a squeaky wheel. Layla had insisted on browsing every single hair dye on the shelves, agonizing over the exact shade of purple she wanted.

"Is this one too dark?" she asked, holding up a box with a model sporting a deep violet mane.

I squinted at it, already exhausted. "It's fine."

Hair dying