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It nonetheless amazed Lara Soler that this was her life, that a part of her job as a expertise agent concerned attending events like this one at considered one of Malibu’s most sought-after properties. She carried her glass of white wine out to the large deck, the glass partitions surrounding it almost invisible, like there was nothing between her and the sand and the waves.

The solar was sinking within the sky, abandoning a dramatic canvas of pinks and purples. The roar of the waves virtually drowned out the lo-fi beats coming from the encompass sound audio system dotted all through the home.

Although she’d spent three years shadowing Kerri Talbert, among the finest brokers within the enterprise, and studying as a lot as she may from her, Lara was nonetheless having a 12 months of firsts, as a result of she was doing all of these items, going to purple carpet occasions and pressers, as an agent, not as Kerri’s private assistant.

She’d attended the official wrap get together final weekend, however this was a casual model, thrown by one of many lead actresses, and she or he’d determined to host a extra laid-back model in her dwelling with out all of the higher-ups. This was meant to be a relaxed night with the whole solid and whomever they needed to ask. Most introduced a buddy or a companion, however Hayden Dent had stunned Lara by asking her to return together with her tonight.

Hayden Dent was one of many final individuals Kerri signed earlier than retiring to Colorado, and she or he was the identical age as Lara. They have been each thirty-two and though Hayden was nonetheless ready for her breakout function, she was discovering her toes on this enterprise, securing one other stable facet character with this TV sequence.

Lara took a sip of wine as she watched the pinks deepen into magenta because the final of the daylight disappeared, and she or he inhaled a deep breath, loving the salty, recent scent of the ocean, wishing she made extra time to go to the seaside.

She’d been working like loopy these final six months, figuring out that Kerri’s former shoppers, now her shoppers, anticipated quite a bit from her. None of them knew that Kerri was going to retire, and Kerri had given these actors and actresses her phrase that Lara was going to take care of them.

Lara nonetheless struggled to see how Kerri may have had a lot belief in her. Sure, they’d spent three years working collectively, however Lara had been her private assistant, and though Lara all the time went above and past, that didn’t translate into changing into a high agent. She’d get there in time. She was certain of that a lot. However what would she do within the meantime?

Lara had already misplaced two of Kerri’s former shoppers within the final three months, neither of them prepared to offer her any extra time to get them the roles they thought they deserved.

She tried to not let Kerri hear how wired she was anytime Kerri known as, as a result of Lara didn’t wish to let her down. She had a lot respect for Kerri, personally and professionally, and Lara didn’t need Kerri to fret about her or to suppose that she’d made the unsuitable determination by recommending Lara.

“Hey.”

Lara turned to see Hayden standing beside her, her golden blond hair lifting within the mild breeze. Lara hadn’t even heard her method. “Hey.”

“You have been miles away,” Hayden mentioned softly. “You okay?”

“Yeah.” Lara took one other drink. Hayden knew what was occurring together with her. They’d grow to be extra associates than agent and shopper in the previous couple of weeks, each of them confessing their fears and doubts about their futures on this enterprise.

Hayden was at a essential level in her profession. She spent the final 5 years taking nearly any job she may get, however sadly on this enterprise, with every passing 12 months, Hayden’s possibilities of touchdown a giant function have been decreasing. There would all the time be one other younger actress arising, who won’t have Hayden’s expertise, however they’d youth on their facet, and prefer it or not, that counted for lots greater than it ought to.

“You recognize,” Hayden mentioned, “I used to be fascinated by you once I was listening to some veteran actors once I went inside to get a drink, they usually have been reminiscing about how a lot Hollywood has modified since they began.”

“Yeah?”

“You’ve been so supportive of me, though I used to be Kerri’s discover. You’ve saved me from strolling away extra occasions than I can rely now, and we’ve solely identified one another six months. Severely, I’m actually grateful that you simply’re my agent and my buddy. I don’t wish to get all mushy and damage the get together vibe, however I wish to be sure to know that.”

Lara nodded, a wry smile coming to her lips. “If solely I may get you that breakout half.”

Hayden gave Lara’s forearm a squeeze. “I do know you’re working your ass off to do this, so I’m not nervous. It’ll occur when it’s meant to occur. However listening to these guys, it obtained me pondering… You’re actually doing enterprise in Kerri’s shadow. I imply, I’m certain you’re glad that she gave you this chance to take over a few of her shoppers, however I ponder if it may be time to search out a couple of shoppers that you simply found, who you actually consider in.”

Lara blew out a breath. “I’ve been so busy attempting to carry onto Kerri’s shoppers that I haven’t even had time to consider discovering my very own.”

“I believe you need to begin wanting into it. I really feel such as you’re carrying the load of the world in your shoulders, and I’m nervous about you. You’re like the child who’ll do something to impress their dad and mom. Kerri’s blissful in Colorado. She’s not coming again, and it is advisable carve out your personal house on this enterprise.”

“I do know.” Lara turned and leaned again towards the railing, dealing with in the direction of the home, the hum of laughter drifting out from the busy residing space. “I believe you’re proper, however I additionally suppose I must spend a couple of extra months getting snug and studying all of the ins and outs, the issues that I would like to search out out for myself.”

“I hope it’s value it,” Hayden mentioned as she took one final look out over the ocean earlier than mirroring Lara. “Generally I ponder.” She took a sip of her cocktail. “My profession clearly. I do know it’ll be value it for you. You’re heading in the right direction. However these days, I’m again to questioning if that is all value it.”

“Solely you recognize the reply to that.”

Hayden smiled. “You recognize, you’ve obtained this smart, previous soul vibe about you,” she mentioned as she searched her eyes. “I neglect typically that we’re the identical age.”

Lara opened her mouth however forgot what she was going to say when her eyes landed on Charlotte Dixon, weaving her manner via the crowded lounge, hugging and chatting to individuals each few steps.

Hayden chuckled beside her. “Absolutely, that makes all of it value it. Rubbing shoulders with the likes of Charlotte Dixon.”

“Yeah.” Lara couldn’t take her eyes off her. That lady was the definition of gorgeous. Tonight, she was sporting a wonderfully tailor-made black go well with with a white button-up shirt beneath, the sleeves of her blazer rolled as much as her elbows, her blonde hair straight, falling a couple of inches beneath her shoulders.

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