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Maxine fell quiet.
Norton realized he couldn’t change her mind. He clenched his jaw and reluctantly said, “Alright, friends.”
Upon hearing this, Norton’s assistant was left dumbfounded. Was this really his boss? How mortifying!
My Love
On the helicopter, Isabella breathed a sigh of relief upon realizing everyone was safe. She also noticed that Sewell and Maxine had courageously stayed behind to safeguard everyone else. How could someone like Sewell deliberately lure them into such danger?
It was clear now; she had been utterly deceived. Back at the company, Isabella arranged some takeout for the group, urging everyone to settle down. She pulled Sewell aside for a private discussion. “Did anyone outside the crew have knowledge of your filming schedule?” Isabella asked.
Sewell reflected for a moment. “We didn’t share it with anyone specifically,” he answered.
Isabella maintained her composure as she said, “It appears we have a mole among us. Someone had informed Tatiana that we would be filming on the snowy mountain today, which subsequently led to her discussion with Hector.”
“Miss Patton, how did you come to know this?” Sewell asked, visibly confused.
Isabella was reserved with her response. “Today’s incident wasn’t accidental. Keep vigilant and try to uncover the identity of the mole,” she instructed.
“Understood,” Sewell replied, his tone resolute.
Upon returning to her office with Andrew, Isabella played the recording of Tatiana and Hector’s conversation. The room filled with Tatiana’s maniacal laughter, then fell silent.
Isabella set down her phone, her expression unreadable. “I discovered something,” she declared.
“It seems Hector has suspected he was under surveillance from the beginning,” Andrew noted. “He’s been preparing for this moment to turn your own tools against you.”
A chill ran across Isabella’s face. Hector’s cunning was far superior to any ordinary adversary’s. This realization underscored the danger he posed, far greater than they had anticipated.
Isabella promptly called Dane to update him on the situation and cautioned him about Hector’s unpredictability.
She then turned to Andrew. “If Hector believes I’ve exhausted my strategies, he is gravely mistaken.”
Andrew raised an eyebrow.
Isabella quickly opened her computer, and soon a surveillance video flickered to life on the screen. It showed footage inside a home, with Hector and Tatiana occasionally passing through what seemed to be the hallway.
Impressed, Andrew couldn’t help but commend her. “Impressive. Not only did you bug Tatiana, but you also managed to install surveillance in this house. Hector probably hasn’t even noticed.”
“That’s right. Howard assisted me in developing this system. It can monitor activities even without a signal and remains undetected,” Isabella revealed with a smile. “Hector would never guess that the painting he spent millions on conceals a surveillance camera,” she added, her voice laced with satisfaction.
“Your strategies are truly remarkable,” Andrew responded.
“To deal with someone like Hector, one must be cunning,” Isabella remarked, her smile unfading. “Besides, after what Hector did to me, I won’t let him off easily. His retribution is coming soon.”
A cold glint flashed in Isabella’s eyes, her resolve strengthening. She suddenly wondered if her demeanor in front of Andrew was inappropriate. Men usually preferred kind and gentle women, right?
Biting her lip, she felt a pang of guilt as she glanced at Andrew. However, his eyes reflected gentle amusement, with no trace of disgust.
Isabella coughed slightly, feeling a twinge of uncertainty. “Do you think I’m a bad person?” she asked.
“Why would I think that?” Andrew questioned gently, prompting her to continue.
“Because I’m ruthless, and my tactics against Hector are quite devious,” she explained, her voice tinged with concern.
“Not at all,” Andrew replied assuredly. “Being kind to your enemy is being cruel to yourself. I admire your approach.”
Isabella felt a wave of delight wash over her. Grasping his hand, she said warmly, “Thank you, my love.”
This term of endearment made Andrew smile.
Upon returning to the company, Andrew was grinning from ear to ear, leaving everyone curious about what good news had made their boss so jubilant. Could it be that he had landed the coveted multi-billion-dollar international project? Little did they know, his happiness stemmed simply from Isabella calling him “love.”
Meanwhile, news of the avalanche quickly dominated the headlines. Tatiana watched the reports intently, hoping to see casualties announced. However, there were none. Could Maxine and the others really have escaped unscathed? Tatiana was annoyed. Even if there were no deaths, there should have been injuries, right? Could it be that Maxine and the others’ bodies hadn’t been found yet? Pondering this possibility, Tatiana felt a bit reassured and called Hector.
“Hector, look, they haven’t reported any casualties. Does that mean they haven’t found the bodies yet?” she asked.
“No one was hurt,” Hector replied calmly.
Tatiana was incredulous. “How is that possible? Hector, didn’t you calculate everything perfectly? They did take a helicopter, didn’t they?”
“Yes, but I didn’t expect they would take two helicopters, which ultimately saved everyone,” Hector explained, revealing his oversight.
Tatiana was instantly displeased. It was infuriating that they escaped death again!
“What do we do now? Does this mean Isabella has already realized your hostility?” she asked, her tone edged with worry.
Hector’s response came with a steely calm. “Isabella has been suspicious for a while. Whether she knows now or not is irrelevant—she lacks concrete evidence. But we must accelerate our efforts and secure our goals without further delay.”
“What is it that you truly desire?” Tatiana inquired, her curiosity piqued. She had come to realize that Hector possessed immense power. The very establishment of Global Entertainment by his sole efforts showcased his extensive networks and resources. For a man of his caliber, the position of vice president at Jahns Group hardly matched his potential! Nevertheless, Hector remained with Jahns Group.
“Do you aspire to own Jahns Group?” Tatiana probed further.
Hector chuckled dismissively. “Jahns Group? That’s trivial.” His ambitions stretched far beyond; he aimed to dominate the entire region of Lorpond.
Tatiana was taken aback by Hector’s boldness. Yet, a thrill of anticipation surged through her. The greater Hector’s power, the more she stood to gain from his ascendancy. After all, why should she concern herself with Isabella and her crew?
Meanwhile, Isabella had tasked Sewell with unearthing the traitor. Before they could advance their investigation, an assistant involved attempted to flee the country but was ensnared by a tragic car accident. The ruthlessness of this incident shocked both Isabella and Sewell.
Sewell’s voice was laden with gravity as he spoke to Isabella on the phone. “Her family situation is dire—her mother’s hospitalized. It seems she was coerced into this. Could this be the handiwork of Global Entertainment?”
Sewell was right. Who but Global Entertainment would target them like this? Isabella affirmed grimly, “Yes.”
“Global Entertainment is reprehensible, sacrificing such a young life,” Sewell remarked bitterly. He loathed the disloyal assistant, yet the true adversary was Global Entertainment. Clenching his jaw, he vowed, “They will pay for this. Our film will serve as a direct affront to them.” Sewell’s resolve was aflame.
“Good luck. You’re capable of this,” Isabella encouraged him before ending the call.
She then fortified her control over the company to avert betrayals. Isabella was resolute—she would soon exact revenge on Hector for all his transgressions.
The artists who had jumped ship from Edge Entertainment to Global Entertainment had anticipated a golden era. After all, Global Entertainment stood at the pinnacle of the industry, endowed with unparalleled opportunities. Even the slightest share of Global Entertainment could turn their fortunes. Their hopes for a unanimous future were high, yet reality soon dawned on them. Over time, they found themselves relegated to inconsequential background roles with meager compensation—a stark contrast to the prominent roles they could have had at Edge Entertainment. Unable to tolerate this any longer, some approached their agent to express their discontent.
The agent assured them he would endeavor to obtain superior opportunities for them, urging them to remain patient. Witnessing the agent’s earnest attitude, they reluctantly consented to wait.
After work one evening, they exited together, intending to share a meal. As they passed through an alley, they were startled by a commotion. Driven by curiosity, one of them ventured inside.
“Hey, don’t go in there! It looks dangerous,” another cautioned urgently.
But in an instant, several men clad in black emerged, seizing them and dragging them into the alley, where they were subjected to a merciless beating. They cried out in pain.
“How dare you beat us! We are artists from Global Entertainment!” one shouted.
“Ahhh! It hurts!”
Just when they feared the worst—that they might be beaten to death—the assault ceased abruptly. One of the assailants spat on the ground and sneered, “Listen up, all the opportunities here belong to Tatiana. Don’t even think about taking her share. If you know what’s good for you, find your own!”
“Tatiana?” They realized in shock that it was the same Tatiana whose agent they had consulted.
Their expressions darkened. “We only seek the most basic opportunities. Tatiana wouldn’t even want them!”
“Tatiana might not need them, but she can allocate them to her loyalists. Know your place! You came from Edge Entertainment. This company hired you merely to spite Edge Entertainment. And yet, you still expect opportunities? How laughable!” the man rebuked them sharply.
Humiliated and cowed, the artists held their tongues, fearing further violence. Finally, the men in black left.
As the artists inspected their bruises, tears inevitably followed.
“Tatiana is so vicious!”
“I’ve never been treated like this before! We should report her. We can’t let her get away with this!”