"I just picked it up," Caitlin said with a shrug, not thinking anything of it.
Celeste swallowed hard. "You're sure you just… picked it up?"
Caitlin nodded, walked over, and effortlessly lifted the suitcase again with one hand. "It's not that heavy."
Celeste's eyes widened.
Not that heavy?
Clearly, she and her best friend lived in different universes.
"Wow, just wow!" Celeste said, beaming with pride. "My best friend is officially a superhero."
After helping Celeste check her luggage, Caitlin walked her to the security gate before heading back to her car.
However, instead of driving straight home, she took a detour to the apartment building where Gordon was currently living.
It was one of the most exclusive residences in the Capital, home to many celebrities, which meant the security was top-notch. Caitlin had easy access because the Gonzales family also owned property there.
She parked and stepped out of the car. As she approached the building's entrance, a middle-aged woman in sunglasses walked up to her.
"Excuse me, miss, could I have a moment?"
"Are you talking to me?" Caitlin asked, glancing over.
"Yes," the woman said, pulling a business card from her purse. "I'm an agent with Veracity Media. You have a wonderful look and presence. I'd like to sign you to our agency."
"Thank you for the offer," Caitlin said politely, "but I have no plans to enter the entertainment industry."
The woman seemed taken aback by the rejection. "You must not recognize me," she said, a little flustered.
Caitlin nodded slightly.
The woman removed her sunglasses. "You should recognize me now."
Caitlin stared blankly. Not only had she not recognized her before, but she still didn't.
The woman smiled, assuming the lack of recognition was feigned. "That's right. I'm Claire Kent."
Claire Kent. One of the most powerful agents in the industry. Every artist she signed became a star. Countless aspiring actors begged for a chance to work with her.
Claire glanced at her watch. "I'm short on time today. Let's do this tomorrow. Three o'clock at The Gilded Cup. We can sign the contract then."
She seemed confident that revealing her identity was enough to seal the deal. With that, she turned to leave.
"Ms. Kent, please wait," Caitlin called after her.
"I'm really busy today. We can discuss salary and benefits tomorrow. Don't worry, Veracity Media offers the best resources and compensation in the business."
"Ms. Kent, you misunderstand," Caitlin said clearly. "I genuinely have no interest in an entertainment career, so I won't be able to make our appointment tomorrow."

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