Chapter 23

Summary

• The protagonist is anxious about their work with Evelyn and new revelations have put their job at risk.
• They confront Evelyn about the timeline for the release of the book they're working on together. They express their concern over potentially losing their job over a project with no clear completion date.
• Evelyn reluctantly approves providing an excerpt of their book for the protagonist's June issue in order to placate them.
• Despite this victory, the protagonist presses further, insisting that Evelyn participate in a photoshoot for the book's cover. Evelyn initially declines.
• The protagonist challenges Evelyn, stating that they won't risk their job and will only continue if Evelyn agrees to the photoshoot.
• Evelyn concedes, on the condition that the protagonist spends more time with her to finish the book sooner, and refrains from asking the same question twice.
• They agree on the terms and the protagonist begins questioning Evelyn about her life, including her love for Celia and her crumbling career.
• The protagonist contemplates the extent of Evelyn's desire to secure their work together, fearing the possible implication.