For a moment, Lance let himself indulge in that thought, a familiar icy ruthlessness rising inside him.
But it was only for a moment.
Far more important than his own feelings in the matter was a promise he’d previously made. Everything else could be disregarded, but never the word he gave to that person.
Never his most precious one.
***
With Marion behind him, Xian joined the throng at the front of the room that surrounded nine older people, some of whom were really well-known in the industry.
These older actors were patient and forgiving despite how rowdy many of the young people around them were behaving, jostling among each other for a better spot to take videos or selfies.
When his chance came, Xian merely shook hands and exchanged a brief greeting with them before withdrawing.
