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Feeling slightly guilty, Isabella touched her nose. “Not really. I’m certainly not as accomplished as you. Andrew, you’re the remarkable one.”
“You’re quite the character,” Andrew teased, playfully tapping her nose. “I’m waiting for the day you tell all your secrets to me.”
Isabella gave a sheepish smile.
Their conversation continued for a bit, but then Andrew needed to leave.
Isabella inquired, “Are you not staying for a while?”
“I have a few things to handle, so I can’t stay. It’s getting late. You should head to bed soon,” Andrew replied thoughtfully.
“Okay.”
Then, Andrew left.
What Isabella didn’t notice was that the villa next door was lit up, and a group of people were observing them intently by the gate.
Seeing Andrew walk away, Glenn let out a sigh of relief. “At least he knows his boundaries.”
Elaine remarked, “Just as I’ve always said, Andrew is a true gentleman. Where could you find another fine young man like him?”
Howard added, “Having spent time with Andrew, I can vouch for his abilities and integrity. He’s indeed suitable for my sister.”
Elaine, pleased, said, “I have a discerning eye for men.”
Yet, Elaine had some worries. “But Howard, I’ve heard Corbett has become quite influential. Do you think you and Andrew stand a chance against him this time?”
Howard considered this. “There’s definitely a chance. Don’t worry, Mom.”
Despite Howard’s reassurance, Elaine couldn’t shake her concerns. If Corbett were to become the head of the Klein family, Isabella might find herself in a difficult position.
Their conversation was interrupted as Glenn received a phone call.
“Yes, I see. Understood.”
After he ended the call, Elaine inquired, “Who was that on the phone?”
“Rowan.”
“Rowan?” Elaine expressed surprise. Nolan Patton had two sons; Glenn was the elder, and Rowan, the younger. Glenn had always displayed a natural talent for business and had been designated early as the family head.
Rowan Patton, while not involved in the family business, had excelled in the arts from a young age and had become one of the country’s most renowned artists. Many years ago, he had moved to Ansport with his family. He often critiqued Glenn and his pursuits, deeming their focus on wealth as superficial and considering money to be just an external possession. Elaine held a certain disdain for Rowan and his family, believing they scorned wealth simply because they lacked it. Would they maintain the same attitude if they were wealthy?
Following the death of Glenn’s parents, the two branches of the family seldom interacted. Yet now, Rowan had unexpectedly reached out to Glenn.
Elaine asked, “What does he want?”
Elaine suspected Rowan had ill intentions.
Glenn explained, “It’s actually quite simple. Rowan found out we were in Ansport and invited us over. It has been a while since we last saw each other.”
Elaine agreed, saying, “That makes sense. Well, since he’s invited us, I’ll mention it to Isabella tomorrow, and we can all make a visit.”
Despite their differences, Glenn and Rowan were still brothers. Now, with their parents gone, maintaining family ties seemed even more crucial. They couldn’t just cut their ties.
The following day, Isabella saw a message from Elaine when she woke up, which was how she first learned her father had a brother. She had always believed her father only had a sister, which was her aunt, Lynda. Isabella replied, “Okay, I’ll come by after work.”
After breakfast, Isabella left for her office. Upon arrival, she was greeted warmly.
“Hello, Miss Patton.”
Isabella nodded politely in response to each greeting. As she neared the elevator, she couldn’t help but overhear a conversation.
“Maxine, are you really going to let this go? They’re taking it too far, completely overlooking you.”
“What can we do? We can’t afford to upset Tatiana right now. That’s just the way this industry works. People always follow the powerful, so it’s not surprising they behave like this. We just need to grab the opportunities we get,” Maxine Campbell explained.
“But…” Maxine’s assistant began, but Maxine quickly interrupted as she noticed Isabella nearby, greeting her, “Good morning, Miss Patton.”
“Good morning, Maxine,” Isabella responded warmly. “Is everything okay?”
Maxine was surprised. “Miss Patton, you know who I am?” It was her first time meeting Isabella in person, and with a large roster of artists in the company, Maxine was both thrilled and honored that Isabella recognized her.
“Of course, I know every artist in the company. Besides, you’re quite attractive,” Isabella said with a smile.
Blushing, Maxine replied, “Thank you, Miss Patton. You’re quite attractive yourself. I almost thought you were a star when I first saw you!”
“Are you having issues with Tatiana?” Isabella inquired. Maxine hesitated, then sighed, not wanting to speak ill of anyone, but her assistant, feeling protective, chimed in, “Tatiana has been picking on Maxine relentlessly. She’s sabotaged some of Maxine’s better opportunities out of jealousy since Maxine is naturally more beautiful.”
Isabella looked at Maxine closely. Maxine and Tatiana indeed belonged to the same category of artists, both radiant and charming, but Maxine’s features were more refined and natural, while Tatiana appeared to have enhanced hers through surgery. If Maxine had been in the industry first, Tatiana might have struggled to find opportunities.
After a brief pause, Isabella advised, “Concentrate on improving your skills. Your talent is your best asset. The company will make sure you get fair opportunities.”
“Thank you, Miss Patton,” Maxine said, feeling a mix of gratitude and skepticism. Given Tatiana’s persistent antagonism, she doubted the company’s support would suffice.
Jared was indeed efficient. When Isabella reached her office later, she found he had already sent over a new endorsement deal with a well-regarded domestic brand.
After thoughtful consideration, Isabella chose Maxine from the company’s roster of artists to be the ambassadress. Maxine was at the pinnacle of her career, nearly at the status of a top actress, known for her impeccable reputation and integrity.
Having made her choice, Isabella turned her attention to other matters, unaware of the tension unfolding in a studio. Arriving at the studio and encountering Tatiana, Maxine suddenly felt overwhelmed.
Her assistant, clearly frustrated, approached Lachlan Castillo. “‘Mr. Castillo, what’s happening? We had an understanding that today’s shoot would feature only Maxine!”
Lachlan, grinning eagerly, replied, “The effect of featuring two stars together exceeds having just one. Plus, pairing with Tatiana could elevate Maxine’s public image. Why not take advantage of that?”
The assistant was poised to argue, but Maxine intervened. “Exactly how are we supposed to film this?”
“You’ll position yourself in the background while Tatiana takes the lead. You’ll be supporting her in this scene,” Lachlan explained.
“So, I’m merely a prop?” Maxine’s face fell.
“In a way, yes. But even if you are merely in Tatiana’s shadow, your exposure might increase,” Lachlan replied, unaware of the absurdity of his remark.
Tatiana, seated nearby and getting her makeup done, seemed aloof and self-assured. She closed her eyes, looking completely at ease.
Observing this, Maxine tightened her grip while her assistant’s irritation mounted. They were faced with this scenario yet again! Tatiana consistently snatched the best roles from Maxine, relegating her to supporting roles.
Tatiana’s arrogance had soared ever since she began dating Corbett. She wormed her way into most of Maxine’s significant opportunities, and given Corbett’s influence, brand owners typically yielded, not wishing to offend him.
“I’m sorry, I cannot accept this,” Maxine said resolutely. “Our agreement was for a solo shoot.”
At that, Tatiana casually remarked, “If you opt out, that’s your choice, but be aware of the penalties, as the brand has the final say.”
Maxine’s expression darkened further. The contract was blatantly unfair. As an artist, her leverage was minimal. If she accepted the arrangement, she would have to be a prop for Tatiana. On the other hand, rejecting the arrangement meant the shoot would proceed without her, featuring only Tatiana. Who would willingly give up such a hard-earned opportunity?
Lachlan added, “Maxine, do you have any other endorsement deals coming up? Landing this one was tough. I’d advise you to proceed with the arrangement.” His tone carried a dismissive undertone, as if challenging her to defy the setup.
“Well, if you’re so desperate, I suppose I can leave this opportunity to you,” Maxine retorted sharply.
The room fell silent, taken aback. No one anticipated such a response from Maxine. After a pause, Tatiana opened her eyes, offering Maxine a cold smirk. “Maxine, it seems you’ve grown more audacious recently.”
“You’re just scared that others will outdo you, so you use your status to oppress everyone. Even if I pass on this chance, I’ll still outshine you.” With that, Maxine walked away.
Her assistant was taken aback. Maxine was usually so accommodating; her outspoken retort was unexpected. Once they were outside, the assistant couldn’t hide her admiration. “Maxine, that was impressive back there.” But as soon as Maxine stepped outside, her resolve seemed to waver. “It’s really hard to hold your ground in this industry without any power,” she admitted, sounding defeated.
The assistant looked at her with sympathy. “It’s true, especially since Tatiana’s fianc? is Corbett.”
Maxine stared into the distance. She had sounded confident just moments ago, but she knew all too well that talent wasn’t always what mattered most in the entertainment industry. Was this industry really the right place for her? She started to question her own future.
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