Chapter 5
Nodding was Alex’s way of pretending to listen to boring conversations. He’d long practised the ability to pay just enough attention, making it possible to chime in with a comment or two if necessary. Most of his interest was on Nick, who was standing with Alana on the other side of the room. King was eager to sign them, and although it would be a few months before they began filming, King was a throwback to the ancient breed who made films such as Gone With the Wind or The Wizard of Oz within a year. He worked fast, and when Alex and Nick had said yes, King became determined to pin them down.
Alana looked elegant, Nick splendid in a midnight blue suit. Whatever doubts assaulted Nick’s mind, it was too late for him to change his decision now. He’d told Alex of the exchange with
