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As she watched Courtney’s departing back, Sarai’s gaze, initially filled with warmth, slowly turned as somber as the night outside. Even if Dora wasn’t acting out of goodwill, it would suffice if it meant Courtney could marry into the Klein family.
The night slowly gave way to dawn. The moon set quietly, and the sun began to rise, bathing the city in morning light.
Isabella rose early and headed to the company for a meeting. Recently, the company had been thriving. Resources had improved, and the artists were more dedicated. This had noticeably boosted their revenue. Isabella had earned everyone’s respect.
“But we’re still not on par with Global Entertainment. However, given their current internal conflicts, I’m confident that with our continued efforts and progressive steps, we will eventually become the top entertainment company in the country,” Isabella said confidently from the podium.
The room erupted in applause, and everyone looked determined. Under Isabella’s leadership, they felt inspired and ready to take on future challenges.
After the meeting, Isabella returned to her office to continue working. She focused intensely on her tasks, not allowing any interruptions.
“Miss Patton,” a voice called out. Isabella looked up to see her assistant enter the room, saying with a hint of worry, “Miss Patton, I knocked for quite a while but you didn’t answer. I was worried something had happened to you. By the way, your brother Howard is here to see you.”
“Howard?” Isabella was surprised to hear that. “Let him in.” Soon, Isabella was even more surprised, as it wasn’t just Howard who had arrived.
Howard entered the office with a young woman. He seemed slightly apologetic as he said, “I’m sorry to interrupt your work, Isabella.”
Isabella responded, “Howard, don’t worry about it. We’re family. You must have something important to tell me.”
“Yes.” Howard turned to the woman beside him and said softly yet clearly, “This is my sister. Say hello to her.” The woman looked up.
In that moment, Isabella was taken aback. When the woman had her head down, she appeared quite ordinary. But as she lifted her face, Isabella noticed her striking beauty. Although her face was dirty, her remarkable features shone through.
“Howard, who is this?” Isabella asked excitedly.
Perhaps Isabella’s extensive experience in the entertainment industry had honed her ability to discern potential stars. This woman certainly seemed like she would attract a lot of attention.
Howard approached Isabella and quietly said, “This girl nearly got hit by my car earlier. She’s an orphan and quite destitute, so I’ve taken her in for now.” Such a tragic story?
Isabella found the situation odd yet held back her doubts. “Then why have you brought her to see me today?”
“She’s unemployed. When I asked her what she wanted to do, she expressed the desire to become a star. Plus, she’s truly striking. I thought she might have a chance in this field, so I brought her to you,” Howard explained, somewhat anxiously. “Of course, if you don’t think it’s a good idea, I’ll find something else for her.”
Observing Howard, Isabella could see that he genuinely cared for this woman.
“Okay, I’ll have my assistant get her some fresh clothes, and she needs a shower,” Isabella said.
The assistant then escorted the woman away.
“Howard, don’t you find this all a bit too coincidental?” Isabella asked, eyeing her brother.
“I do,” Howard admitted. “I had someone check her background but came up empty. She is really pitiful, with bruises all over her body. It’s tough for a girl without any family to make it on her own.”
Isabella sighed in her heart. Howard truly had a big heart.
As they were talking, the assistant returned with the woman. Isabella looked at her and suddenly understood the meaning of exceptional beauty. Her features were too stunning. Even Isabella had to acknowledge her remarkable looks!
Howard’s gaze lingered on the woman, his expression distant for a moment before sadness touched his features. He mused that beauty, in isolation, could be a tragic attribute. Having lived alone for years made the woman vulnerable to mistreatment. No wonder she had appeared so dirty earlier.
“You definitely have the look of a star, but what makes you want to become one?” Isabella asked the woman.
The woman seemed embarrassed, glancing at Howard occasionally.
Howard urged her, “Just say what you are thinking.”
The woman admitted, “I want to earn money. I’m tired of being homeless.”
Isabella asked, “Why not get a regular job?” The woman hesitated, then said, “I don’t know why, but wherever I work, people stare at me oddly…” She looked down.
Now, even Isabella felt a sting in her heart. It was clear her beauty made the woman stand out uncomfortably at work. Realizing this, Isabella understood why her brother was so protective. Anyone would feel compelled to help the woman.
“Okay, your look meets our requirements, but we need to assess your skills first.” Isabella then instructed her assistant, “Take her to the training room for a skills evaluation.”
The assistant escorted the woman away again.
Howard murmured, “She’s fortunate to have met you.” Otherwise, she would be very pitiful.
“She’s fortunate to have met you, not me,” Isabella replied. She didn’t think the woman would be good at acting, given her lack of formal training. Yet, an hour later, when the assistant arrived with the test results, the presence of four stars on the sheet left Isabella speechless. A five-star rating was reserved for top-tier talent. Four stars indicated the potential to be an A-lister. In other words, this young woman was performing at an A-list level.
The assistant was thrilled, exclaiming, “Miss Patton, she’s truly remarkable!” She was confident that someone so talented and beautiful was destined for stardom.
Isabella observed the woman, deep in thought.
The woman hesitated, then said, “I really enjoy acting and often practice on my own. I’m not sure if I was doing it right…”
“You were.” Isabella suddenly smiled, saying, “You have a natural talent. I’ll have someone draft a contract for you. By the way, what’s your name?”
“My name is Seven,” the woman answered.
That was her name?
Isabella decided Howard should first help the woman get an ID card. After Howard departed, Isabella typed away at her computer, and the display shifted. Ten minutes later, the information on the woman appeared on her screen. It was utterly empty!
Suddenly, her phone rang.
“Sweetheart, it’s noon. Have you eaten?” Andrew’s soothing voice came.
Isabella often missed meals, prompting Andrew to check on her regularly.
“I’ll eat later. Howard brought a woman over today,” Isabella said softly.
Andrew replied, “I heard. He almost ran into her. What’s up? Something seems off?”
“Do you think so too?” Isabella asked.
“I do find it odd, but I haven’t been able to dig up anything,” Andrew responded calmly. Given that this involved Isabella’s brother, and Howard was known for his integrity, Andrew felt it was his duty to help out. He then inquired, “Have you looked into it as well?”
“Yes, but I came up empty too,” Isabella said with a frown. “I have this nagging feeling that something isn’t right, but… if there’s no evidence, then it must be okay, right?”
“Now that the woman is with your company, you’ll be the first to know if anything unusual happens,” Andrew said for comfort.
“Yeah, you’re right. I hope I’m just overthinking it,” Isabella said.
“Make sure to eat something,” Andrew reminded her softly.
“I’ll do that now,” Isabella replied, smiling.
After she finished lunch, Howard returned with the woman, now named Milly Duncan. Milly easily completed her onboarding process and joined the company. Isabella observed as Howard leaned over to Milly, saying, “Call me if you need anything, okay?” Milly nodded, looking utterly obedient.
Isabella bit her lip and glanced back at her computer, her thoughts lingering on Howard’s naivety. She silently hoped Milly didn’t harbor any hidden agendas. If Milly turned out to be ungrateful like Tatiana, Isabella wouldn’t let her off easily.
After they departed, Isabella noticed a message from Jared. “Boss, what’s your decision? When do you plan to examine the new arrivals?”
Isabella responded, “Let’s hold off for now. I’ve been swamped lately.”
Jared replied, “Understood. Also, your book is being adapted. Are you interested in being involved in the casting?”
Isabella arched an eyebrow at that, pausing to think. The book was one she had written years ago, focused on the intricacies of family relationships. Back then, she had longed for family affection that was conspicuously absent, so she channeled her emotions into writing and shared the story online. Writing those words seemed to heal something inside her. Unexpectedly, the book caught the attention of some people who wanted to purchase its rights.
However, Isabella hadn’t sold it; she and Jared ran their own company, after all. The rights to that book remained within their company, and over time, she penned several more, all of which were adapted into successful TV dramas. But this particular book had been delayed in production, mainly due to the challenge of finding the perfect actress for the second female lead.
Isabella mentioned, “I have someone in mind for the role. I’ll send her over.”
Jared responded, “Perfect. If she’s your choice, she must be exceptional!”
The next week, the company was abuzz with talk of a stunning new arrival. Milly, ever diligent, devoted every free moment to honing her acting skills, and her improvement over just a week was remarkable. When Isabella visited, she found Milly deep in voice training.
Isabella knocked on the door. Milly paused and looked towards her. Milly was dressed simply in a white outfit, but she radiated undeniable allure the moment she looked up—a beauty that was breathtaking. Milly’s features were impeccably delicate, her face almost doll-like with perfectly arched brows, radiant eyes, a straight nose, and cherry lips. Yet, it was her eyes that captivated Isabella the most—so clear and innocent, they almost seemed untouched by the world.
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