the battle

★★★★

"You are not leaving!" Damon’s voice was so commanding that Jasmine froze, reconsidering her decision to go home.

"What do you want me to do here? I don't see any directors or producers like you said," Jasmine retorted, her frustration clear in her voice.

Damon took a step closer, his eyes boring into hers. "This is not just about tonight. It’s about your future. You need to stay."

Before Damon could say more, Harley stepped in, his amusement barely concealed beneath his stern expression. "Don’t worry, Jasmine. I’ll take you to the most famous production house tomorrow and make sure you get a role based on your acting skills."

Jasmine glanced at Harley, her expression softening drastically, which did not go unnoticed by Damon. He shot Harley a lethal look, his eyes filled with killing intent. "Let’s talk," he said sharply.

"Alright," Harley replied with a smirk before turning his attention back to Jasmine. "Eat something. I’ll take you home afterward."

"Okay," Jasmine replied, he