Chapter 11: Open Her Up

Casey stormed out of the villa, fists clenched at her sides.

She didn't notice the ostentatious Italian sports car with the big grill and even bigger spoilers.

Kimiko leaned out the passenger window and waved.

Casey didn't notice. She made a bee-line for Ade, who was giving final notes to the camera crew.

Seeing her, Ade lit up. "Casey, good! Just in time. We're ready to do the shot of you coming home after a long day of working at the dream factory."

"Cool, I just--"

Ade put up his hands, making the shape of a camera lens, then traced out a dramatic path for her to follow. "It's real simple. You'll just go around the loop and pull your hot rod up to the front door. You and Kimiko climb out, chatting like the best buds you are, and go inside."

"Hey, you meet that Miranda Dallas?" Casey asked. "What a piece of work, right?"

"Hand to God, I've known the woman for five minutes, and she's already the best producer I've ever worked for."