"Good work today, Charlotte." Abbie smiled brightly and patted her shoulder. "We should have dinner sometime."
By 10 p.m., the show had finally wrapped up. The atmosphere on set completely shifted once the cameras were off—no more forced smiles, no more perfect posture. Charlotte finally allowed herself to relax, slouching slightly on the couch.
"Of course! Just let me know when you're free," Charlotte replied with a warm smile. "And thank you for making me feel so comfortable tonight. You're an incredible host, Abbie."
"Haha, you're flattering me too much," Abbie chuckled, but her eyes softened. "I'm really glad you're back in the industry, Charlotte. I mean that sincerely."
She gave Charlotte's shoulder a reassuring pat. "I hope your journey from here on will be smooth."
"Thank you." Charlotte offered her a warm smile. She had a feeling that if their relationship grew stronger from here, Abbie could be such a great ally.
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