"You've misunderstood the situation." Lisa, the double-faced woman she was, was still smiling. "She recorded some videos that show Kina in a bad light, so we wanted her to delete them. We didn't do anything."Aria raised a brow. "Really?"Lisa leaned in, whispering as if her earlier rude behavior had been part of her job. "You're new here, so you might not know, but some fans don't really like Leon."Aria looked at her. "If you're talking about those videos, I've recorded a few myself."She glanced sideways, gesturing for her bodyguard to play the videos on speaker. Unlike the typical movie portrayal, her bodyguard wasn't dressed in black with sunglasses. He had an ordinary appearance and had blended in with the crowd, holding a banner like one of Leon's male fans.But Lisa recognized him. He had been standing right next to her when she was badmouthing her boss. Before Lisa could react, the video started playing. The images were sharp, and her words came through loud and clear.
Lisa and Jake opened their mouths to protest, but Aria cut them off coldly, "You're fired."Lisa, taken aback, snapped, "What right do you have to fire us? You're a nobody. Only Clary decides who stays or goes!"Aria didn't even glance back. "Feel free to ask Clary if I have the authority to kick you out."At her signal, the bodyguard ushered Lisa and Jake out of the building.Aria then turned her attention to Peggy, helping her up. "Thank you for standing up for my brother. He asked me to come by because he was worried. I'll handle everything for him moving forward. Allf of you should go home for now. Let's catch up online at tomorrow's variety show premiere."Aria's decisive actions caught the attention of Leon's fans, strengthening their bond with him. It was the perfect illustration of fan culture. Just as fans supported Leon, he, in turn, protected them. His fan community grew tighter and more united as a result.Aria understood Leon's concerns well. Fame brought public scru
Clary was in disbelief that they had nearly ruined the top idol she had worked so hard to groom. Her fury was evident as her eyes reddened."Find out who else behaves like that and fire every single one of them!" she ordered.Her assistant, Maddy Simpson, lowered her head. "Okay."Lisa, who was normally used to Clary's easygoing nature, was stunned. "Clary, you can't do this to us. Think about our family—"Clary's anger flared even more. "The biggest mistake I ever made was letting you people into this company! Wait, Maddy—don't just fire them. They've been with Leon for a long time. Check their phones."Maddy knew Clary wasn't going to be lenient this time. With the Farshyan variety show set to premiere soon, Clary had to put things in order. However, if they fired the staff too abruptly, Leon could face another wave of public backlash.Suddenly, the door burst open. "Ms. Danton, Leon's fans are demanding we restructure the company. Look at these screenshots—they show conversati
Clary seemed distressed after the incident. "I'm not a qualified manager. Ms. Carver, you can deal with me however you like.""That's not necessary." Aria glanced at her and placed a hand on her wrist. "My brother's career is all thanks to you. You even hired my mother back then. You aim to provide jobs for women and those from the countryside. You're not responsible for their evil actions. However, by doing so, you're fostering nepotism."Aria neither fully criticized nor praised Clary. Instead, she calmly analyzed the pros and cons. "Your personality is better suited for handling public relations. "You should leave the back-end operations to professionals. I doubt Carver Group and York Group would struggle to manage a large celebrity company."I'm sure you've noticed that Leon is growing. We'll soon need to address the international market. Now is the right time for you to remove those incompetent employees with ill intentions." Aria placed a hand on Clary's back as she spoke an
Philip chuckled. "No! I just saw a lot of negative news about you online. Aria has been getting a lot of attention too. You two should take care of yourselves and watch out for those around you—especially—Oh, I'm going through a tunnel now. I'll get cut off. Bye!"Leon furrowed his brow as Philip abruptly ended the call. It was clear that Philip had more to say, but what had triggered this sudden change in his demeanor?Yet, Leon had no time to dwell on it. He needed to ensure he was well-rested for his recording tomorrow."Exploring Farshya" was not like other variety shows. There was so much for Leon to learn. He couldn't just rely on Aria to answer everything; he needed to hold his own and make her proud!Leon pulled up numerous photos of cultural relics on his computer. After labeling each one, he began memorizing them. Warren had mentioned some previously, and they had others at home, but Leon focused on the older items that he needed to study more closely. Even if they were
Numerous media outlets gathered outside the Farshya Channel building, eager to capture the latest hot topic before filming began. Their goal was to get a glimpse of the student of a renowned cultural relics expert who had captured everyone's interest online.Owen had anticipated this frenzy, even ordering a custom dress for Mindy. She didn't disappoint him; she embodied the image of an innocent young princess while exuding an air of nobility.Instead of her usual Chanel ensembles, Mindy wore a green and white dress inspired by Farshyan elements, perfectly suited for the occasion. Owen had also leveraged his connections to secure a limited-edition Rolls-Royce, ensuring her entrance was nothing short of spectacular.Owen had nearly drained his savings. Without the support of the Carver family, he encountered obstacles at every turn. Yet, he remained resilient and resolute, confident that some individuals would be willing to collaborate due to their shared interests.He was confident
The latest round of interviews commenced, with every journalist eager to secure an exclusive story.Owen and Mindy beamed with pride, reveling in the long-overdue recognition. Their faces flushed with a sense of accomplishment. They felt no shame in leveraging the Carver family's fame.Mindy found validation in her years of calling Owen "Dad". As he often pointed out, Aria would pale in comparison as long as she made a name for herself in a noteworthy show.Her confidence soared with the increasing support from the audience. Given the audience's fondness for traditional styles and nostalgia, Mindy was determined to capitalize on this trend.With a growing smile, she turned her head to showcase her emerald hair clip, ensuring everyone noticed her carefully chosen accessories.This move ignited a buzz online, propelling the Carver family into trending discussions.The entire Carver Group was baffled by the sudden buzz. Had Leon or Aria inadvertently revealed their identities?Howe
Clary didn't know what Aria planned on doing next. After all, it wasn't appropriate for Aria to reveal her identity on "Exploring Farshya".Those appearing on the show were from the cultural scene, and Mindy held a considerable advantage. Few had the privilege of encountering cultural relics, but Mindy, as an apprentice of a renowned relic restorer, was an exception.Clary felt a twinge of concern for Aria. "Ms. Carver, maybe you should familiarize yourself with these relics beforehand?"Aria appreciated Clary's concern and didn't refuse the suggestion. She casually flipped through the informational booklet, her mind elsewhere. After all, she had uncovered some of the cultural relics, but revealing the unique cases the Special Missions Unit dealt with wasn't appropriate.Aria expertly maintained her composure, making it hard to read her emotions. Owen and Mindy's presence seemed to have no effect on her.…Meanwhile, Leon was far from composed. Although he kept his feelings priva