The Perfumer by Jan Moran

Author:Jan Moran [Moran, Jan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jan Moran

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As the crowd was thinning, Cameron approached Lou. “Mr. Silverman, may I have a word with you?”

Lou swung around. “Cameron. What’s on your mind?”

“That movie you’re planning on producing with Erica, did Conrad mention to you that I’d like the part of Jack?”

“Yes, your agent called. I’ll consider it. Of course, you’d have to read for the part.”

“I haven’t read for a part in years.” Cameron flexed his jaw.

Lou shot him a look. “We shoot on a tight schedule, Cameron. Delays cost money.”

“Sure, and I know.” Cameron glanced down. “Look, I’m sorry about the last movie. It won’t happen again.”

“No, it won’t.”

“Listen, Erica and I were in a bad patch. I felt awful about everything. I’ve cut down on the booze, Mr. Silverman, and Erica and I are on good terms.” He paused, his breath quickening. “She let me read her script, suggested I go out for the part of Jack. There’s a couple of great songs in there I know I can make into hits for you.”

Lou lowered his voice, “Look, Cameron, I don’t know what Erica sees in you, but she’s my number one star. I’ll let you read for the part to keep her happy. But if you know what’s good for you, you’ll get your personal life sorted out and work on repairing your image. You want my advice? Get married, settle down.”

Hedda Hopper brushed past them. “Well, look who’s talking again,” she cooed. “I heard you mention the ‘M’ word, Lou. Who’s getting married? Anyone I know?” She turned to Cameron, threw a look at Danielle. “Well, if no one’s talking, I’ll have to keep my eyes open.” With a theatrical sweep of her hat, she flounced away.

Lou followed Hedda’s gaze. “Now there’s an interesting thought, Cameron. Quite a lady, a woman of quality with a capital ‘Q.’”

Cameron’s mouth dropped open. “Hedda Hopper?”

“I meant Danielle Bretancourt.” He arched a brow. “Not your type, though, is she? Pity. That’s the type of woman you need. Smart, hardworking, respectable. A good woman, one who’d keep you out of trouble. You should be so lucky, Cameron.”

“Ah, but remember,” Cameron said, staring after Danielle and lapsing into an Irish brogue, “I’ve got the luck o’ the Irish with me.”

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