Two News in One Day

Charlotte caressed the petals between her fingers as the office door opened.

"Do you like your presents?" Damon stood in the doorway with a smile on his face.

Charlotte turned and replied with a smile. "Damon ... these are the sweetest presents I've ever received."

No one had ever done that before. Her agency and manager always threw a party when she officially got the part in a movie.

However, the gifts were there before Charlotte even walked into the audition room, which meant that Damon had already prepared the gifts regardless of the results.

"You worked so hard practicing your script." Damon approached her and caressed her cheeks. "These gifts don't even compare to your efforts."

Charlotte smiled weakly. "What ... what do you think of my performance?"

"Like I said, you're perfect." Damon assured her, "Every person in that room feels the same way, and I swear I've never told them to exaggerate their reactions to you."