Elena - POV

I felt optimistic that filming would soon commence. Our movie, the story of an Alpha Wolf and his forbidden mate, held great promise. These kinds of films invariably excited audiences; it would surely be box office hit.

Janice walked in, scrutinizing my demeanor. Her lips twitched into a small smile. "Ms. Hayes, here is your black coffee," she said as she placed an invitation card and a luxuriously wrapped hamper on my desk.

"Who sent this?" I asked.

"It's an invitation to the gala. The hamper is from Drake Walker," she explained. The gift basket contained a bottle of vintage wine, some rare chocolates, and a handwritten...