Chapter 135 All in on the Act

Audrey and Cameron walked into the nice restaurant they'd booked, his hand wrapped around hers, their fingers laced. If they were going to fake it, they were going all in. Jake and Ellie were already there. The moment Ellie spotted Audrey, she lit up, rushed over, and hooked her arm through Audrey's. "Audrey, you look gorgeous tonight." "Ellie, you too. That dress looks amazing on you." Their polished compliments came out smooth. Once they sat down, dinner was a lot more pleasant than they'd expected. Jake and Cameron dove into a conversation about the global economy, while Ellie chatted with Audrey, ready to spill funny stories about her recent trips. Audrey's eyes drifted to Cameron across the table, and she noticed a tiny streak of sauce at the corner of his mouth. On a face that handsome, it was impossible to miss. She reacted before she even thought about it. She grabbed a napkin, leaned forward, and wiped it away for him. Her fingertip brushed his cheek through the napkin