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performance once the movie was released, and that very annoying fact was what forced her to push herself harder than ever. She didn’t see
Short Fuse
as a way to expand her fame; she saw it as a job for which she was being paid, a serious business venture that required the highest levels of professionalism and determination. She was going to make one hell of an excellent impression on-screen.
    Though Jeremy always encouraged her to talk about the movie, Park preferred letting the mystery of her acting career thicken. If there was one thing she’d learned about growing up in the public eye, it was the Rule of Silence: the less you said, the more people talked about you.
    â€œTell me,” Elijah continued, locking his eyes on hers, “are there any parts of the movie that have made you feel…uncomfortable?”
    What an arrogant horn-dog,
Park thought. But she shook her head and said, “None at all. My role doesn’t require nudity. And I’m sure that’s what you’re referring to.”
    He smirked. “I hope the thought of nudity doesn’t make a girl as beautiful as you uncomfortable. I’d love to sculpt you one day.”
    â€œSculpt me?” Park asked, sounding purposefully whimsical. “Why, I’ve never thought of that.”
    â€œIt takes a special kind of person to be an artist’s muse,” Elijah said, and winked. “And I think sculpting your body would be an incredible experience.”
    Park chuckled. “I have a personal trainer for that, so you might have to find someone else to buff your clay.”
    Lex, who had been watching the exchange intently, burst out laughing.
    Madison cleared her throat and quickly regained control of the situation. “Speaking of sculpting,” she said, “can you tell us anything about your newest project, Elijah?”
    â€œMy latest sculpture will be unveiled in a few weeks,” he replied, reaching again for his drink. “Then it’ll go up for sale. Sotheby’s is handling that, of course.”
    â€œSotheby’s!” Madison’s voice hit a high note. She was shocked. “That’s so rare. Sotheby’s doesn’t usually work with such young artists. But it’s great news. I’ve acquired a lot of my art through Sotheby’s. I also enjoy the smaller galleries, though.”
    â€œI saw you talking to Poppy van Lulu,” Elijah said suddenly. “Are you clients of hers?”
    â€œClients?” Madison laughed—she couldn’t help herself. “For God’s sake, no. She’s a total…a great patroness of the arts, but still a little…ya know…
eccentric.
”
    â€œIs there anything to eat?” Lex asked, completely shattering the art-snobbiness of the conversation. “I’m starving.”
    Madison shot her a disapproving look.
    â€œHey!” Coco suddenly said. She bumped past Park and Lex, her head wobbling drunkenly. “I’d like to be sculpted. In fact, Elijah and I were talking about that before you guys interrupted us.” She hiccupped. “I mean, we were sort of discussing that. Or something like that. Or…” She glanced at her empty hands. “Hey, where’s my drink?”
    â€œIt’s gone, honey.” Lex took Coco’s limp hand and gave it a sympathetic squeeze. “Just bottled water for you from this point on. The last thing you want to do is puke on that dress.”
    â€œAnyway,”
Madison said loudly, still fighting to salvage what was left of their introduction to Elijah Traymore, “I’m thrilled to hear that your fans have a new sculpture to look forward to. Can you give us a little hint about what inspired you?”
    Elijah smiled—a gleaming, fake smile. “It’s dedicated to my girlfriend—Tallula certainly has it coming to her.”
    â€œAbsolutely,” Madison answered. “Her paintings are just extraordinary. She must