Max's message overshadowed Wolf's, compelling her to read it first.[Morning, sorry for messaging at an unusual time. I wanted this message for you to read when you first wake up. You must be so busy that you couldn't answer calls or read my messages since yesterday afternoon. If you're not too busy later in the day, can we meet? I want to congratulate you on your victory]An unimportant message. Zoe ignored it and read Wolf's response.[Offfice]A typo, but Zoe understood. Wolf said he was at the office. Out of three questions Zoe asked, Wolf only answered one.Disappointment made Zoe feel weak again, and she lay down on the carpet. The response meant nothing to her. Not addressing the most important matter.Zoe then closed her eyes, trying to remember the details of what actually happened in that cabin. Was she doing something to offend Wolf, or what?Zoe remembered that she only mentioned their cheap, precious kiss before Wolf left. And at that time, everything was fine. Wolf was s
At first glance, Zoe knew it was Wolf's room because it was very similar to the workspace at Wolf's house.The room was empty, but Zoe saw Wolf's jacket and car keys on the table. She came to the right place. It's just not clear where Wolf is. And it's pointless to wander around looking for Wolf. Apart from disturbing whatever Wolf is doing, sooner or later he will return to take the keys and jacket.Zoe took both and placed them on the sofa. Waiting. She would be patient.***"I didn't know singing was a burden for you! How many times have I told you that recording means you have to maintain the quality of your voice?" Wolf stared at Iris, who nodded weakly.Her face appeared pale, undoubtedly due to fatigue. She had been in the studio from before midnight until now, at seven in the morning. It was also an unexpected schedule. Wolf advanced the recording to an earlier time without notice. And of course, Iris had to accept it. It wasn't the first time she had to adjust her schedule be
"Don't cry..."Wolf grabbed a tissue from the table, eventually helping Zoe wipe her tears away."I'm sorry... forgive me..." Zoe sobbed."How come I'm the one who has to calm you down right now? I should be the one needing comfort." Despite grumbling, Wolf still helped Zoe wipe her tears and gently stroked her head.Wolf certainly felt that this was unfair. Earlier, he was angry and needed comforting and persuasion to let go of his anger. But in reality, he was the one who had to comfort Zoe. The injustice was glaring, but it was accepted and done automatically."Love is indeed very strange," mumbled Wolf while embracing Zoe, who was still crying on his chest."I didn't do anything. That man is disgusting. I just wanted to get close to him and get revenge. His life is too happy," Zoe continued explaining."Yes... yes, I understand." Wolf shook his head and eventually smiled wryly.Realizing that his anger saga was short-lived, similar to an anticlimactic short story that ends prematu
"Should I wait here all day?!" Zoe panicked, staring at the door."That's not a bad idea; I'll prohibit anyone from entering." Wolf immediately agreed."But that'll take so long. I don't want to," Zoe hadn't suggested earlier. She was mentioning the worst-case scenario she didn't want."Why not? Do you have any plans?" Wolf raised an eyebrow."Nothing urgent."Zoe only planned to meet Tiana and Sara today, of course, to celebrate her victory. There's also Lili, who sent a message, but she won't be in New York until next week. When the final night arrived, Zoe's busyness abruptly ended."Then it's okay if you wait here. Just relax; no one will enter without my permission. No one will know you're here.""But...""And I have the perfect way to keep you from getting bored while waiting."Wolf raised Zoe's hoodie and was disappointed to see the shirt underneath. It would be more interesting if Zoe was only wearing the hoodie.SMACK!Zoe hit his hand."What are you doing? We're in the offic
"For the song? Yes, I'll handle it myself. Can you still adjust my schedule?" Wolf's schedule was already very full, as he had managed four singers so far; adding one more would make it even busier."I don't know; I have to—""If you can't handle it, let Jacob take care of Iris." Wolf cut off Becca's objection. He was most willing to let go of Iris at the moment. Apart from his issues with Zoe, Wolf was also tired of dealing with her antics."No! Iris will go berserk!" Becca looked panicked, shaking her head."Let her be. If she wants to go berserk, tell her to come see me. Jacob is not a bad producer. He's lucky to get her." Wolf made it clear he wouldn't care about Iris's outburst."But why not have Ms. Moreau with Jacob instead? They already know each other." Becca suggested an idea she thought would be more peaceful, but seeing Wolf's piercing gaze, Becca knew she was wrong."Since when did you get to suggest to me which singer I manage?" Wolf asked.No one in the building dared t
"Welcome to Wolf. I hope we can work well together after this," said Wolf in a very formal tone."Pfft!" Zoe laughed, of course."I'm not trying to tease or mock. I use the same welcoming speech for everyone," said Wolf, setting aside the contract."Then, because of the previous confidentiality issue, you should remember that when you're in this office, our relationship becomes strictly professional. Nothing more than a producer and singer," said Wolf."Is that true? Then what's this?" Zoe pointed to her hand, which Wolf hadn't let go of since they shook hands. Wolf even stroked it a few times.What Wolf was doing didn't match his words. Wolf chuckled and pulled her hand away, but he also bowed his head and kissed Zoe's lips."Do you also do this for every new singer? If so, I'll protest," teased Zoe."No, because none of them are my wives."The perfect comeback was enough to make Zoe blush."Also, we haven't processed the contract yet. So I still have time to do this." Wolf repeated
"This is rubbish!" Iris threw away the list that Cleo had given her weeks ago."Oh? Why?" Cleo picked up the paper from the floor and checked it. It was a list of new artists and singers that Iris had requested yesterday."They're all terrible. Max won't be interested in them!" Iris exclaimed dismissively. Iris knew Max's taste well, and none of the names on the list fit his criteria.Max usually liked girls who looked innocent and beautiful, exuding pure beauty. But none of the names on the list were innocent girls. The artists and singers who joined Wolf in recent weeks were not really new.Most of them were singers and actresses who switched agencies or labels. They weren't fresh-faced newcomers. Max wouldn't be interested in them."You look again! There must be someone else you haven't written down!" Iris immediately accused Cleo of not doing her job properly. Cleo couldn't argue.Cleo took the paper and nodded. "Okay, I'll try to find out more later," Cleo said, tucking the pape
Wolf cursed in surprise. Suddenly, someone forcefully opened his door."Are you so bored with life?!" Wolf scolded.Usually, Iris would be afraid of Wolf's outbursts and reprimands. The only person who could control Iris was indeed Wolf. But this time, Iris was truly furious. She immediately stood in front of Wolf and slammed her hand on the table."Why did you kick me out of the Big Four?! I fulfilled your wishes even though the schedule was intense!"Iris vented her anger; she remembered how Wolf had arbitrarily asked her to come at night and sing. Changing her schedule just like that. Iris felt unjust, as if she had already complied with Wolf's wishes."But did you comply when I asked you not to drink alcohol and smoke before recording?" Wolf asked.Iris seemed to be silent, as if swallowing her own tongue. That bad habit was still something she practiced on a regular basis.Wolf closed his laptop and looked at Iris."Do you know what the requirements are to stay in the Big Four? T