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“My investors are… not happy.”
“Dad.”
“I just need to borrow a thousand dollars. That way I can pay a little bit back to Walton Group and maybe they’ll stop breathing down my neck about—”
“Wait, wait, wait. What? Walton Group?” My eyes widen in horror.This guy again?“As in Jack Walton?”
“Yes. How did you—”
“Hunter and I ran into Jack Walton a little while ago.”
Dad frowns steeply. “Hunter? IknewI didn’t make that up. What the fuck are you doing with that bastard?”
“I work for him, Dad.”
“Youwhat?” Rage fills his eyes, giving him a sliver of energy. “How could you work for that son of a bitch? Especially after what he did to us?”
Confusion swirls inside my skull.
“What do you mean? What did he do?” I cross my arms. “What did Hunter do to hurt you, Dad? He used to be your best friend! Why do you hate him so much?”
“Ask yourmother,” he replies darkly.
Chapter 24
Tip #24: Don’t take life advice from me.
HUNTER
Ah, dammit. I miss her. A lot.
Thomas is apparently still at the hospital under observation. I’m already in the process of collecting a few names of rehab centers to provide Eden with options once he’s discharged. I’ll gladly pay for it all, of course. I don’t think she needs the additional financial burden.
It’s only been two days since the hospital incident when I told her to take some time, but I find myself thinking of Eden like she’s been away for years. Even with the production taking up most of my energy and time, my thoughts always end up back at square one with her.
Eden might find this line funny.
She’d hate what craft’s serving for lunch today.
I wonder what she’d look like wearing that dress instead of her mother.
“Boss?” Charlie calls to me, dragging me from my thoughts.
“What?”
“I asked if we’re good to wrap for the day. That was our last shot.”
“Oh.” I pinch the bridge of my nose. “Yes, that’s it for the day. Good work, everybody.”
The set bell sounds, signaling to the crew that they’re free to move around and speak now that we’re not recording. I stand up from my director’s chair, walking over to the camera Charlie’s manning.
“Make sure we’ve got spare battery packs ready for tomorrow,” I tell him. “I don’t want another hold up like this morning.”
“You got it, boss man.”
“I like what you’re doing with the close-ups. Your framing’s spot on.”
Charlie grins. “I should hope so considering I’m the best and all.”
