The next morning, Gill came to pick me up bright and early. It was the day I joined the crew, and there was a cast dinner in the evening. Leslee had called specifically to warn me not to miss it—she wanted to introduce me to the other actors and staff.

As a rookie leading lady, I couldn’t afford to skip it. It would leave a terrible impression.

Halfway to the studio, I got a text from Avery. He’d actually gone to the construction site! He said he’d wait for my answer, and if I didn’t come, his life was mine to take.

I was shocked… but even more suspicious. How...