Marcus was the show’s leading man, a charismatic Hollywood A-lister brought in to guarantee ticket sales. He was charming, conventionally handsome, and aggressively interested in Clara. To the public and the paparazzi, Marcus and Clara were the ultimate entertainment power couple in the making. Marcus made sure to fuel those rumors at every turn.

As the actors poured their hearts out on stage, Clara looked across the dark theater toward the lighting booth. Through the glass, she could see Julian watching the stage, and then, as if sensing her gaze, he turned to look down at her.

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