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“Mr. Lyons, thank you for your assistance last time. Today, I insist on returning the favor. Please, feel free to order whatever you’d like.”
“Do you have enough money? If you let me choose freely, I might just break your bank.”
“Mr. Lyons, please stop teasing.”
Tatiana had asked Hector out for dinner. As their meal progressed, their conversation took a dirty turn. Tatiana, appearing tipsy, said, “Mr. Lyons, you’ve been too generous. The only thing I can offer you in return is myself!”
“Tatiana, reconsider. I’m fifteen years older than you!”
“Mr. Lyons, I like you!”
Soon after, faint sounds of kissing filled the air.
Isabella was caught off guard and felt her ears heat up. She glanced at Andrew, who was quietly focused, seemingly unaffected by the recording. Taking a deep breath, she fast-forwarded the recording. They continued to breathe heavily, likely in a hotel. Isabella considered skipping this part but was worried about missing key details, so she kept listening. Throughout the recording, Andrew’s expression remained neutral, as if the content didn’t affect him. Isabella quietly admired his composure.
Following that evening, it was clear that Tatiana and Hector were officially an item, occasionally meeting up and always ending their nights in a hotel. Isabella felt slightly irritated. Did they really favor hotels that much?
Then, a crucial piece of conversation occurred.
“Hector, are you quite troubled? Is something wrong?” Tatiana inquired.
“Yes, there’s an issue.”
“Is it about the Patton Group?” Tatiana asked.
Hector answered, “No, it’s another company of mine. There’s a problem there.”
“Oh! What company?” Tatiana sounded surprised.
“You must have heard about it before.”
“I’ve heard of it?” Tatiana thought hard, trying to remember. “Yes, that’s right.”
“Hector, you’re incredible. With that company, you don’t need to settle for being the vice president of the Patton Group at all—it’s beneath you.”
Isabella listened more carefully.
“Tatiana, there’s a bug here,” Hector said.
The recording cut off abruptly.
Isabella and Andrew exchanged glances, and Andrew remarked slowly, “It seems Hector is quite capable. He discovered the bug you planted on Tatiana.” Isabella agreed with a nod. If Hector wasn’t capable, he wouldn’t have managed to keep his secrets for so long.
Isabella smiled. After making a few adjustments, the recording resumed. Tatiana, visibly frightened, asked, “Hector?”
“It’s a bug. You’ve been under surveillance,” he explained. “Have you upset anyone recently?”
Tatiana was unsure, having offended so many people.
Hector reassured her, “Don’t worry. The bug is gone now.”
“Thank you,” Tatiana said, sounding somewhat dependent and admiring. “If people knew you ran such a powerful entertainment company, they’d all admire you. You’re incredible!”
“Please don’t tell anyone about this, alright?”
“Okay, keep it quiet. I understand.” Tatiana was fully captivated by Hector’s power. “But why do you still want to be the vice president of the Patton Group if you’re so powerful? Running your own company would be great.”
“My father and Nolan were close friends and built the Patton Group together. Out of respect for my father, I can’t leave the company.”
“I understand now. It’s really fortunate for them to have you as such a capable vice president.”
They then shifted topics. Once Isabella removed her headphones, she said, “It turns out Hector owns Global Entertainment.”
“Are you certain it’s Global Entertainment?” Andrew asked.
“Global Entertainment is the top company in the country. Its founder is very secretive and hasn’t revealed themselves. I didn’t expect it to be Hector; I’m familiar with almost all other company heads.”
While she was talking, Isabella noticed a news update online.
“Milly and Maxine have failed to meet expectations. They have been dismissed by their crew, and Tatiana is now the heroine.”
Milly and Maxine had recently joined a film crew. Milly was cast in a supporting role, while Maxine was the heroine. However, both were dismissed from the crew, and Tatiana stepped in as the heroine, sparking intense discussion among netizens.
Isabella glanced at the news and remarked, “Hector has to be the head of Global Entertainment; no other company could pull this off.”
He replaced two actresses at Global Entertainment, which was truly powerful.
Andrew, seeing the news on Isabella’s phone, asked, “What’s the plan?”
“I’ll offer all endorsements from my company.”
“No need for that. I have my own approach. Since Global Entertainment is challenging us, I’ll confront them directly. Let’s see who’s stronger.” Isabella’s lips curled into a slight smile. Faced with challenges, she showed no fear; instead, they ignited her fighting spirit. Andrew’s heart skipped a beat as he looked at her. That was exactly what he admired about Isabella—her resilience and determination.
“If you need anything, just let me know,” Andrew said softly.
No longer in the mood for shopping, Isabella headed straight to the company.
Upon arriving at the company, Isabella discovered that some of their artists had been taken from them. During the meeting, everyone was criticizing Global Entertainment.
“Global Entertainment is outrageous! They’re even taking our minor projects. What are they thinking?”
“Such a major company engaging in such underhanded tactics?”
“What’s going on with Global Entertainment?”
Isabella addressed them. “We must confront these challenges head-on. Global Entertainment has declared war on us, and we can’t let them walk away unscathed!”
When everyone heard this, the resentful murmurs among the group ceased, and a hush fell over the room. A voice spoke up, “Miss Patton, it’s a lack of ambition on our part. It’s just that Global Entertainment is overwhelmingly powerful. They are the largest company in our country, and their resources far outstrip ours. If we confront them directly, we’re bound to face severe losses. We’ve only just established our position. We should understand why Global Entertainment is targeting us before we act.”
Isabella replied with a faint smile, “Let’s not forget that Edge Entertainment once had its glory days. True, we’re not as powerful as Global Entertainment, which is why they’re so bold. What do we gain by negotiating with them? Only humiliation.”
The room fell silent; her words hit home.
“Compile a report on the projects that have been seized,” Isabella instructed.
After the meeting, she returned to her office.
Due to Global Entertainment’s aggressive actions, some people online were speculating whether Edge Entertainment had somehow crossed paths with Global Entertainment.
There was a lot of public criticism aimed at the artists at Edge Entertainment. The difficult atmosphere for them was extremely challenging.
Isabella checked out the film. Milly and Maxine were set to star in a science fiction film directed by a renowned director in the film industry. The production team was top-notch, and they aimed to make an international impact this time. The reputation of domestic science fiction films was poor, often ridiculed, so everyone hoped this film would enhance Lorpond’s standing.
“Miss Patton,” Maxine arrived, looking distracted.
Isabella inquired, “What’s the matter? I’ve heard about your situation.”
“Yes, Global Entertainment has reached out to me,” Maxine said, looking at Isabella. “They want to sign me.”
“What are they offering?” Isabella asked.
“A contract as an A-level artist.”
This type of contract was highly coveted in the entertainment industry, and many aspired to an A-level contract from Global Entertainment. Global Entertainment was making a genuine effort.
“Not bad. Have you thought about it?” Isabella asked.
Maxine quickly responded, “Miss Patton, please, you’re joking. If it weren’t for your support, I might no longer be in this industry. Moreover, although Global Entertainment is currently very influential, I’m not fond of their methods. As long as you’re here, I’m confident that Edge Entertainment will one day outshine Global Entertainment.”