The following day, Liam arrived at the studio with a renewed sense of purpose. The thrill of acting lingered in his veins, but so did the lingering doubts about his relationships with Ava and Lisa. He pushed through the crowd, the scent of coffee and the hum of chatter filling the air, but his mind was elsewhere.As he settled into his routine, the day began with a meeting for a new project. The producer, a seasoned veteran known for his cutthroat approach, was reviewing scripts when Liam walked in."Ah, the rising star himself!" the producer exclaimed, clapping a hand on Liam's shoulder. "We're looking for someone fresh for this new thriller. You might just fit the bill."Liam felt a rush of excitement. This could be it—the breakthrough he had been waiting for. "What's the story about?" he asked, leaning in."It's a mystery involving betrayal and dark secrets. Think you can handle that?" The producer raised an eyebrow, a knowing smile playing on his lips."Absolutely," Liam replied, though the irony wasn't lost on him. He was living his own version of betrayal—one where he was caught between two women, both of whom had their own agendas.As the meeting concluded, Liam's mind raced with the possibilities of the role. But just as he was getting lost in the excitement, his phone buzzed again. It was Ava.Ava: "Hey! I'm really looking forward to seeing you tonight. We need to talk."The message sent a jolt through him. He loved Ava's supportive nature, but something in her tone felt off. Was she sensing the tension between them? He couldn't shake the feeling that her recent behavior had been hiding something deeper."Hey, everything okay?" he typed back, trying to gauge her mood.Ava: "Yeah, just… some things on my mind. I promise it'll be good. Can't wait!"With a slight smile, he shoved his phone into his pocket, determined to shake off the anxiety. He had to focus on the upcoming rehearsal.