After getting back to his room, Noah kicked off his shoes and collapsed onto the bed, completely drained.

He had barely closed his eyes when his phone buzzed.

The caller ID showed Director Walsh, the one filming The Lone Warrior. Noah hesitated for half a second, then picked up.

“Hey, Director Walsh. Happy New Year,” he greeted politely, though his voice carried a note of unease.

Given everything that had happened lately, he knew this call couldn’t be just a friendly check-in.

Sure enough, the director sighed on the other end.

“Noah… the investors talked it over and decided you might not be the best fit for The Lone Warrior...