Cordelia frowned and looked at the source of the voice.She was greeted by the sight of a woman who wore bright makeup and large sunglasses that covered half of her face with dramatic earrings and necklaces as she sashayed in.“Isn’t it said that I have a professional team?” She took off her sunglasses and looked at Cordelia with hostility. “Where?”Mr. Smith and Cordelia exchanged a look, nodding lightly.Cordelia stretched her hand with a smile. “Ms. Mona Adams, right? I’m—”Mona looked arrogant and did not shake her hand. Cordelia’s hand hovered in the air for a moment before she pulled it back quietly.Mr. Smith stepped up to say, “Ms. Adams, this is Imperial Media’s senior assistant, Cordelia Jenner. She’s in charge of artist management. Communicate with her if you have any issues.”“Oh, Cordelia Jenner!” Mona smiled and asked, looking at her freshly made crystal manicure, “Does she have experience? I refuse to be taken care of by a random agent!”“Don’t worry, Ms. Adams
Cordelia had just poured herself a glass of water and taken a gulp, so she almost spat it out.She ended the call and left the room.Mona seemed impatient outside and glared at her in frustration.“What’s this? You call this professional?” she yelled. “Imperial Media’s a capable company in showbiz. How’s there an agent like this!? Where’s the courtesy when the artist came and was just abandoned at the side!?”Mr. Smith could not take it. “Ms. Adams, have you been courteous then?”Mona glared at him.“Ms. Cordelia is Madam Baker’s senior assistant. She oversees all artists' activities, schedules, training, and so on. Even Neil Harris has to follow her arrangement!“Or do you think you’re higher in status compared to Mr. Harris?”What Mr. Smith said carried a lot of weight. Mona took a step back in indignation.Cordelia smiled and picked up a folder on the desk. It contained the schedules of several artists in the company.“This is your arranged schedule.” Cordelia passed Mona’
Cordelia said nothing with a smile.Mona looked frantic.Trinity Lulham was a famous director in the business. Most of the films that she had directed won international awards. Not only was she doing well in the local entertainment industry, but she was also making a name for herself in the international film scene.Those in the entertainment industry wanted to get into Trinity’s production.Mona was no exception.It was just that Trinity was known to be a prodigy, and talented people were usually eccentric and prideful, so she had no regard for an influencer like Mona.Now, however…“D-Did you really call Trinity Lulham just now?”“That’s right.” Mr. Smith glanced at Mona. “Ms. Lulham has a new film recently starring Neil. Ms. Cordelia’s been in contact with her.”Mona was instantly regretful.“M-Ms. Cordelia…” She looked at Cordelia. “Will Ms. Lulham go on this show too? But I heard that she’s never been on variety shows!”Cordelia just kept smiling without saying anything
Rowan had been staring through the car window the whole morning.When Cordelia went to work in the morning, he saw her hasty figure. When she came downstairs to buy coffee around 10:00 a.m., he got to see a glimpse of her again.Until now, though, she had yet to leave the building.Rowan was a little disappointed but reluctant to leave, drumming his fingers on his knee.“Mr. Irwin, are we waiting?”Rowan’s subordinate, Charlie Williams, who had served him for many years, understood what he was thinking currently. The feeling of wanting to get close to someone but daring not to was the most tormenting.Charlie sighed. “Mr. Irwin, why aren’t you reuniting with them? It’s been so many years, and you’ve never forgotten them…”“Say no more.” Rowan’s tone was solemn.How could he forget them so easily? Other than Xyla, he had never loved anyone else his whole life—and Cordelia was their precious daughter.When he was younger, he had imagined countless times how he would pamper and d
Charlie continued. “The major families in Centrolis all have their eyes on the plot of land, wanting to get a cut of profit there.“So, the joint hospital project is worth an attempt.”“Mm, I know,” answered Rowan.Currently, the hospital was secondary in priority to him. It was of utmost importance to meet Cordelia, talk to her, and have a proper look at her. He would be content then.Actually, before he went to see Cordelia, he had already gone to the University of Centrolis to sneak a look at Carter.His son was doing so well. He was young but was intelligent and eager to learn—a talent in the making. He had also gotten into the medical department and was innately gifted in research.Rowan was pleased. For some reason, though, his favor for his son was far from his affection for his daughter… He always thought that boys should be able to take hardships and not be doted on, while girls would be the apple of their fathers’ eyes and should be indulged and pampered.He chuckled.
“Yeah, it was just a call.”Mona blanched.It was true. Cordelia had not said anything. She had just been telling Mona’s situation as it was when she called Trinity.She was the one who had been too eager and impatient to get on Trinity’s new production and make an impression in front of the director! That was how Cordelia managed to trick her!Mona shook in rage. She gnashed her teeth. “You tricked me!”Cordelia looked stern and cold. “You defy the company rules and kick up a fuss over here. You really think you’re a princess with some fans on your side?”“Cordelia, you—”“The fans can put you on the pedestal. Similarly, they can drag you down to h*ll!” Cordelia’s words were impactful as they hit Mona like a rock.Mona froze, intimidated by Cordelia’s authority.“There’s me too.” Cordelia crossed her arms and smiled. “I can let you throw a fit here at this door, and I can ruin you for good! Try me if you don’t believe it!”Mona took a deep breath, her chest rising and fallin
Mona felt like her calves were going into cramps.What she just said came out of rage. It did not even go through a brain-to-mouth filter. Now that she calmed down and thought about it, this was not the time, even if she wanted to stand up for Nelly…She wondered what Cordelia would do to her. Would she slap her?Mona looked around instinctively. She was standing in the hallway by the door coincidentally, and a surveillance camera was nearby. She was relieved.If Cordelia dared lay a finger on her, she would spread the surveillance recording and include a few instigating words for her fans to attack this b*tch.“What? Have I said it wrong?” Mona regained her haughtiness.“How do you think the four major families maintain their status? It’s through marriages and exchanging resources, duh!” Mona scoffed.“If Mr. Zephyr runs into any sort of difficulty in the future, Nelly can help him, but you’ll only be his burden!“Ms. Cordelia, what else do you know other than depending on men
Cordelia blinked her big eyes back at him.Zephyr took her back to their room by her hand, took some documents out of the drawer, and put them in front of her.Cordelia could not help the shock after looking at them.“This is the blueprint of the western suburbs' land,” Zephyr explained to her. “These are the partnership strategies of the project.”He flipped to the last page, and Cordelia was surprised to see that her signature was on there. She looked at him in disbelief while he crouched in front of her and stroked her hair gently with a foolish smile.She recalled that he had given her a few documents to sign back at the dressing room of the signing event the last time, claiming he hoped she could fight alongside him and share the risks.She had just skimmed through the documents briefly because she trusted him. She did not care what was written in the documents and signed without any hesitation.“Actually, it’s not sharing the risks,” Zephyr said gently. “I’ve already asses