Albert discussed the contract termination with the three artists. Each of them was currently sidelined by their respective agents, essentially discarded. Lindsay’s studio even agreed to cover the termination fees, making the process straightforward.Additionally, Albert had a good relationship with the director of the HR department. Asking for a favor to expedite the contract termination within the same day was manageable. By the end of the day, the terminations were finalized.The three artists pretended not to know each other and went to sign the termination contracts at different times. Since they were currently in a state of stagnation with no prospects, their departure didn’t surprise anyone. Some people even gossiped, saying Fiona should have left long ago. Wasn’t she ashamed to be in the same company as the couple she allegedly interfered with, both of whom were now much more successful?Her bad reputation had lingered at the company for so long that no one believed she cou
In Oliver's office.After hearing the agent out, Oliver frowned. Wasn't Melvin's drama shelved?Melvin had previously approached Harper Entertainment for investment but had been turned down.The agent replied, "I heard someone has invested in his film, doubling the previous amount. As soon as the funds were in place, Mr. Price resumed filming."Oliver was surprised. "Who would be foolish enough to invest double? They must be out of their mind."He had little confidence in this drama, which was why he hadn't cast any C-list actresses for the supporting roles.The only reason he remembered the drama was because Lindsay liked the supporting role. If it weren't for the sudden funding issue, he would have secured that role for her.The agent continued, "It's rumored to be a new studio. The investor also insisted on not using any Harper Entertainment artists. Mr. Price removed two of my artists from the cast because of this. I only sent them to gain some exposure; otherwise, I wouldn't have
Lindsay planned to have Fiona appear as a guest on an upcoming episode of a popular reality show. The director of this reality show, Sarah Watt, was a talented woman who had been classmates with Charles. So, she called Charles for help.When the call connected, Lindsay got straight to the point, asking for his assistance. Charles was silent for a moment before saying, "I don't mind helping with this, but Fiona's reputation is really bad. Sarah is very particular about the character and reputation of the artists she works with and detests homewreckers. Even if I step in, she will most likely refuse."Lindsay wasn't surprised by this response. It was well-known in the industry that Sarah's marriage had ended due to infidelity, making her very selective about the artists she worked with. Lindsay replied, "Fiona was falsely accused. The real homewrecker is the other woman, Denise Wills. Sarah's show has been running for several seasons, and its popularity isn't as high as it used to be
Oliver couldn't understand it. He asked his assistant, "How did Fiona manage to become a guest on the show? Did she sign with a major company?"He wondered if Ryan had done something impulsive, signing Fiona just to spite him. But that didn’t seem like Ryan’s style, especially considering Fiona's tarnished reputation seemed beyond repair.The assistant replied, "No, she didn't go to a major company. I found out that she signed with a newly opened studio. By the way, Mr. Albert and his team also joined the same studio. You had asked me to keep an eye on Mr. Albert, and that's how I discovered Fiona's signing."Oliver was momentarily stunned. "They jumped to a newly opened studio?"He suddenly remembered what the manager had mentioned earlier and instructed with a stern face, "Investigate which studio is so bold as to directly oppose us."The assistant nodded. "Yes, I'll look into it right away."Meanwhile, Albert and his team started working at the new studio. They found that, althou
"Criticism directed at me is inevitable; just handle the comments effectively," Lindsay continued. "There's no need to get into arguments that could create a negative public impression. The main PR focus will be during Fiona's live reality show in five days."Albert nodded. "Don't worry, Ms. Lindsay. We are fully prepared."Their ability to establish themselves in the industry hinged on this battle. Winning would not only validate their studio but also allow them to showcase their skills in the industry. Losing, however, would mean humiliation and possibly having to find new careers. They couldn't afford to lose; they had to win.Everyone else, hearing this, looked excited and eager. They had all been mistreated and sidelined at Harper Entertainment, and now they wanted to strike back. The common "enemy" had united the studio, and they were all determined to succeed.As they continued their discussion, the major entertainment companies, including Harper Entertainment, had already
There are three major entertainment companies: Harper Entertainment, Star Entertainment, and Shaw Entertainment. The president of Shaw Entertainment was a refined man in his thirties.Upon hearing the news his assistant had reported, Kenneth Shaw's face showed a hint of surprise. "I really didn't expect this."He couldn't understand why Albert would lead his team to a small, obscure studio. And then there was the matter of Fiona. Why would Sarah agree to her as a guest star? Sarah had a strong aversion to unethical artists and possessed the influence and support to ensure that no one could impose unwanted actors on her productions.So how did Lindsay manage to pull this off?He was also curious about the future. Was Fiona aiming to redeem herself or to maintain her controversial fame, squeezing out every bit of her remaining value? Given Fiona's personality, if she wanted to remain controversial, she would have done so long ago. Why wait until now?But redemption seemed unlikely
The other two major entertainment companies would also uncover this information. They would surely relish watching the Harper siblings feud and become the laughingstock of the industry.Edmund hadn't expected this outcome at all. "Yeah, once people in the circle know about this, we'll be a complete joke."To have their sister poach their talents without them noticing was truly...embarrassing. Those three artists were now useless, so it didn’t matter much that they were poached. But Albert’s team was recognized as one of the best in the industry, and losing them was a significant blow.Oliver asked, "Edmund, do you think Lindsay was behind Albert and his team's defection? Their departure was so sudden, and they used recorded evidence to confront us. It seems very much like Lindsay’s style."Edmund gave him a sidelong glance, "You're just realizing this? Isn’t it obvious?"His eyes darkened, "I suspect that Albert discovering that secret was orchestrated by Lindsay."Otherwise, how coul
Although Oliver was very angry, he no longer underestimated his sister."She must have some backup plan. But Fiona won't be able to clear her name. We destroyed all the evidence. Unless those two under me come forward and expose everything, Fiona has no chance of making a comeback. And that's not going to happen."He was confident about this.Edmund knew his brother never left any loose ends. Moreover, it had been more than a year since the incident. It would be difficult for Lindsay and her team to find any evidence.He asked, "What do you plan to do?"Oliver replied, "First, we'll reveal that Lindsay rejected the great contract Elric fought hard to get for her and instead opened her own studio. We'll set the narrative and turn Elric's fans against her. Let their fans start fighting among themselves. This will also strain her relationship with Elric."Anyone would be upset if their efforts were wasted, especially someone as proud and arrogant as Elric, the heir from a wealthy family.
In the vibrant district of the historic town, the streets were lined with vintage boutiques and various artisan stalls. Lindsay's group visited the town’s administration office and rented a temporary booth.Alex and Justin eagerly borrowed a table and chairs, setting up the booth. Following Lindsay's instructions, they also bought a piece of white fabric and worked together to create a simple sign. The production team provided markers and other supplies.Lindsay glanced over at Benedict and said, "Benedict, I’ll let you handle writing the banner."She was eager to observe his writing and the energy he gave off while doing it.Benedict sighed inwardly—this girl was constantly trying to test him. After a moment’s thought, he nodded. "Alright, I’ll write it."He grabbed a marker, uncapped it, and wrote in bold letters across the white fabric: “Fortune Telling, Divination, and Tarot Readings.”Lindsay watched him closely, noticing the fluidity of his movements as he wrote, his posture exud
Justin added, "My mom’s been trying to get me to help Olivia and distance myself from Lindsay. She’s also said plenty of nasty things about Lindsay. This time, not only did I ignore her, but I even pushed back. It probably pissed her off, and now she’s taking it out on Lindsay."Alex, clearly upset, said, "You should talk to her and tell her to stop fixating on Lindsay. Lindsay hasn’t done anything to provoke her. It’s ridiculous."He was frustrated that Justin’s mom had been stirring up trouble, making Grace even more difficult to deal with.Justin nodded. "Alright, after the show is over, I’ll have a talk with her."He also felt his mom was acting out of line. Back when he liked Lindsay, her disapproval at least made sense. But now that Lindsay had kicked him to the curb, his mom’s continued obsession was baffling.Although they were speaking softly, Lindsay and Benedict, walking ahead, heard every word.Lindsay found the situation with Abby baffling as well. A woman who fawned over
After Lindsay left, the other guests quickly followed, leaving only Alex standing there awkwardly. He spoke briefly to the production staff, and they soon shifted the cameras away from that area. Alex then walked over to Grace, saying, "Mom, since Lindsay won’t lend it, let’s just drop it."Grace shot him a cold glare, her expression dark. "How can you be so heartless? The one lying in bed is your fourth brother. Are you hanging around Lindsay all the time just to learn how to be cold and ruthless?"Unable to contain her frustration toward Lindsay, Grace directed it at Alex instead.Alex sighed in exasperation. "Even if we need help, it has to be something she’s willing to do! We’ve wronged Lindsay enough as it is, so why do you keep trying to guilt-trip her? Brandon’s situation isn’t Lindsay’s fault. Why don’t you go find Olivia? She’s the one who caused all this, maybe she can fix it. After all, whoever’s behind her is no easy target."Right now, all Alex felt toward Lindsay was gui
Grace held back her anger and said, "It'll only take a few minutes. I have something important to discuss with you."Lindsay sat back down in her seat. "Fine, go ahead."The livestream was on, and Lindsay was fully aware of it—she was doing this on purpose.Grace was about to speak when her assistant whispered something in her ear. Her expression changed, and she subtly shifted her body to turn away from the camera.Then she looked at Lindsay. "Can we talk outside?"In her rush to find Lindsay, she had almost forgotten that this was a live-streamed variety show. She didn’t want to be on camera, much less discuss such personal matters in front of an audience.Lindsay, however, refused. "If it's important, say it here. If not, then don’t say anything."Grace’s expression darkened. "It’s because it’s important that we need to talk privately."She emphasized, "It’s not appropriate in front of the camera."Lindsay just smiled. "Unless it's something shady, what’s wrong with saying it on cam
Lindsay thought about it for a while and figured that if Grace was coming to find her, it was probably for Brandon. The only thing she could want would be the artifact in her possession.Alex saw her reply and couldn’t help but smile wryly. His sister was indeed sharp and saw right through it.He sent a voice message, repeating what the head of the Divination Association had told them. "Mom just wants to borrow the artifact from you to suppress Brandon’s condition."Lindsay replied, "Tell her not to waste her energy."Seeing that message, Alex knew right away that she wouldn’t lend it out. It didn’t surprise him—his sister could be ruthless when she wanted to be."We can’t convince her otherwise, not even Dad can stop her... sigh," Alex added. When their mom’s temper flared, she wouldn’t listen to anyone.Lindsay didn’t seem to care. "Then let her come. I’m not going to do her any favors."Alex recalled the conversation between their parents at the hospital and decided to warn her, "M
Recently, Grace had been spending more time with Abby, often meeting up for outings. Over time, Richard noticed that Grace's anger towards their biological daughter had deepened. Abby had always disliked Lindsay and showed more favoritism towards Olivia. She must have been stirring up trouble and egging Grace on whenever they met. With time, Grace was bound to be influenced.Grace, clearly annoyed, said, "You even want to control who I make friends with? Aren't you going too far? What's wrong with me getting along with Mrs. Ford and spending more time with her?"Richard felt cornered. "I just think there's something off about her. Her intentions in getting close to you don't seem good. That's why I'm trying to give you a heads-up."Grace didn't believe him at all. "I think you're overthinking it. We’ve always had a decent relationship. We’re just closer now, that’s all.""What do you men know about women’s matters? Don't interfere." She now had plenty to talk about with Abby. Jenny wa
Richard glanced at Grace with clear disapproval. “This whole mess was caused by Olivia and Brandon. What does any of it have to do with Lindsay?”He could tell that recent events, and the embarrassment caused by their sons, had left his wife feeling bitter. It seemed she had begun to project that frustration onto Lindsay, despite the situation having little to do with her.Grace crossed her arms defensively. “If it wasn’t for her ongoing fight with Olivia, Brandon wouldn’t have gotten involved. He’s her brother. Doesn’t she owe him some consideration now that he’s in this condition?”Richard frowned. “What exactly are you trying to say?”Valarie, who had been quietly listening, finally spoke up, her displeasure clear. “I see it differently. It’s Olivia and your son who started the trouble, and all Lindsay did was defend herself. Are you really looking to embarrass yourselves even more?”Grace shifted uncomfortably, feeling the sting of her mother-in-law’s words. “I’m just thinking abou
Given the Harper family's persistence, there was no way the Divination Association could avoid a thorough investigation. Seeing that Randolph wouldn’t back down, the official left, courteously escorted out by Randolph, who, for the moment, had ceased his protests.Valarie carefully placed the multicolored stone inside a small protective pouch before securing it around Brandon's neck. Though he felt a slight relief after putting it on, the bad luck continued. As the official had warned, his misfortune was too severe for one artifact to fully contain.Randolph tried every connection he had, attempting to borrow a second artifact, but came up empty-handed. Time slipped by, and evening approached before they could find any further solutions.By the time Richard and Grace arrived at the hospital, they were met with the weary faces of their parents. Feeling guilty for everything his father had gone through, Richard bowed his head. "Dad, Mom, I'm so sorry you had to go through this today."
Hearing their words, the hope that had briefly flickered in Brandon’s eyes quickly faded, leaving him more devastated than before. "Grandfather, I know I was wrong," he muttered, finally realizing the truth. His foster sister had been nothing but trouble—far from trustworthy, she had been a constant source of harm. Meanwhile, his real sister, though harsh and distant, had proven to be far more reliable. Regret gnawed at him deeply.Randolph sighed, his voice heavy with disappointment. “Knowing you’re wrong doesn’t change anything. It’s too late now.”Turning back to the two mystics, Randolph asked, “If you can’t break the curse directly, could you at least help suppress his misfortune? Maybe with a protective charm or some kind of mystical object?”Despite his frustration with his grandson’s foolishness, he couldn’t just leave him to suffer.Both mystics exchanged uneasy glances. “We don’t have the ability to suppress his bad luck with charms.”“For something like that, you’d need t