Chapter 53

Liliana arrived at the company a solid half-hour early, heading straight for Trisha's office. "Whoa, Liliana? You're here already?" Susanna was also in the building. Holding a paper bag in hand, Liliana smiled. "Figured I'd come in early to check out some scripts." Susanna's smile faltered for a split second. Her instincts kicked in right away. "Wait, you mean... you're picking scripts now?" Liliana gave a small nod. "Yeah, Trisha's lined up a few ancient dramas and contemporary ones. Told me to pick one." Susanna stared at her in disbelief. She hadn't even been in the company six months and she already had script options? Susanna's first lead role had only happened because her family funded the project—and even then, that show had tanked. "Trisha really is something," Susanna said with a tinge of bitterness lacing her tone. "All the good stuff in this company has to pass through her hands first. Being signed under her wing, you got lucky." Liliana knew Trisha was capable, but the way