Collins couldn''t help but marvel at Cassie''s features, thinking to himself that this face was just made for Hollywood stars.


    He waved a hand at Mirabe and said with a grin, "Who cares if you''re tone- deaf? A good-looking face opens all the doors."


    Mirabe just rolled her eyes, "..."


    "Hey there," Collins continued, "have you ever thought about bing a star in the entertainment world?"


    As he spoke, Collins fished a business card from his pocket and handed it over with great enthusiasm. "Join me, and I promise you''ll be a top star in no time- give it three years!"


    Cassie stood there, staring at the card and the overzealous man, unsure if he should take it or not. Before he could make up his mind, Mirabe had already snatched the card from his hand.


    "He''s really not interested, Collins," Mirabe said with a sigh.


    If their family head found out she led Cassie into showbiz, she could expect a stern talking-to, or maybe even worse.


    "Seriously, no interest?" Collins looked genuinely bummed out.


    "I actually..." Cassie started, but Mirabe''s stern look shut him up.


    "He''s about to start his senior year in high school. There''s no time for this stuff," Mirabe said, pulling out a chair and sitting down.


    Collins let out a heavy sigh, "Yeah, I guess a career in entertainment could mess with his studies."


    Though a bit disappointed, he didn''t push it any further.


    Cassie, hearing Collins''st remark, perked up a bit. Not having to study sounded pretty good to him.


    As Collins poured himself some coffee, he suddenly paused, looking puzzled. "Hold on, howe Leo never mentioned he had a brother?"


    His eyes darted between Mirabe and Cassie. They did share a simr vibe, he thought.


    "Just a distant cousin," Mirabe said, using her go-to excuse.


    Collins nodded, buying the story, and handed Mirabe a paper bag he''d picked up from a chair nearby. This is Leo''s new album. He specifically asked me to give it to you


    Mirabe nodded, "Leo busy these days?"


    Collins took a sip of his coffee and nodded, "Yeah, he''s been jet-setting everywhere for gigs and appearances."


    "Young folks should hustle while they can," Mirabe mused.


    Collins raised an eyebrow, "If Leo had your drive, he''d probably be raking in double by now."


    Hearing this, Mirabe suddenly found her coffee a bit hard to swallow.


    Collins didn''t catch her reaction and turned his attention back to Cassie. "From my experience, if your brother got into the entertainment biz, with a bit of luck, he''d be a big deal."


    Luck...


    èt


    Mirabe''s face twitched, and she turned to Cassie, her tone serious "How out we arrange for you to


    take a break from school


    ой


    tomorrow?"


    Cassie: "???"