Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Nine
Alicia's POV
I was reviewing contracts in my office when my phone rang. Unknown number. My stomach dropped the way it always did now when I saw those words on my screen, but I answered anyway because ignoring them never helped.
"Alicia Blackwood?" A woman's voice, professional and brisk.
"Yes?"
"This is Miranda Chen from Apex Modeling Agency. We're doing a campaign for a luxury brand and your profile came across my desk. We'd love to have you come in for a casting call this Friday at two."
I blinked. "I'm sorry, what?"
"A casting call. For modeling. You have exactly the look we're going for. Unique features, striking presence. The pay is excellent and the exposure would be significant."
"I don't model. I work in corporate management."
"Many of our models have other careers. This would just be a side project. One campaign, very well compensated. Will you at least come in and hear our pitch?"
"I don't think so. Thank you, but—"
