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However, when Mr. Roborts tried to offer a hand, Emma completely turned him down.
“I promise I’ll defeat this guy without him seeing my face. Otherwise, how am I supposed to continue in this industry?”
Eric did not say a word. It was a silent agreement to not get involved.
He knew that Emma cared about his feelings more than anyone. So, the reason she said she wasn’t seeing Han Xiuche was not simply because she didn’t look highly upon him, but also because she didn’t want Eric to feel uncomfortable; even though Han Xiuche was no match for him anyway.
Afterwards, Emma told Lisa, “Secretly invite Ma Weiwei’s manager out for some tea. I’m sure we can get some information from her. If Han Xiuche managed to steal Superstar Media with Ma Weiwei, he must have met up with her at some point.”
“But, Ma Weiwei’s manager might not necessarily cooperate with us!”
“I’ll tell you what to say to her,” Emma said confidently.
To survive in the entertainment industry, talking required skills. This was something that Lisa understood a long time ago.
“I understand.”
bet**en Han Xiuche and Ma Weiwei, the most likely place where things could go wrong was Ma Weiwei’s manager. That’s why Emma asked Lisa to contact her as soon as possible.
But, the public and the media were currently guessing if Emma had returned to New York and whether Emma had really planned everything like Han Xiuche said.
While all this was happening, Lisa found contact details for Ma Weiwei’s manager through her connections and quietly contacted her.
How did it feel to be contacted by Lisa?
Although Ma Weiwei’s manager looked dopey, she was well aware of the relationship bet**en Lisa, Emma and Kaleidoscope. She didn’t know what Lisa was doing, but as a mere manager, how could she go up against the big guys.
So, without Ma Weiwei knowing, she went to meet Lisa on her own.
The two women met at a convenience store where Ma Weiwei often ordered lunch boxes and Lisa arrived in a disguise that no one could see through.
Even when Ma Weiwei’s manager saw her, it took a while before she recognized her.
“Lisa, the current situation is causing such a commotion, isn’t it unsuitable for us to meet?”
“There’s nothing unsuitable about it,” Lisa laughed. “Let me get straight to the point, has Han Xiuche and Ma Weiwei met in the past?”
Ma Weiwei’s manager never expected that Lisa would be so straightforward; she didn’t even warm up with any small talk. So, the manager remained quiet and did not say a word.
But, Lisa was very observant…
“I’m sure you know that Ma Weiwei was never meant to last for long; it was only a matter of time before she was replaced.”
“By the way, Kaleidoscope hasn’t responded yet because Emma insists on handling Ma Weiwei on her own. In fact, she has no intention of showing her any mercy. If you’re smart, you should know how to measure up the current situation. The entertainment industry is very realistic. I’m sure you know what’s best for you.”
Ma Weiwei’s manager understood what Lisa was trying to say.
“I know it’s unfair to ask you to completely reveal everything. So, you don’t have to give me any solid evidence. Simply tell me where they met in the past and when they met, I will naturally find a flawless coincidence…” Lisa tempted the manager. “I’m sure you know the truth.”
“Han Xiuche dragged you guys into this matter. I’m sure you want things to end slightly in your favour, right?”
“To be honest, I’m in a very difficult position,” the manager put away her dopey look and lit a cigarette. “In this day and age, if a manager is too smart around their artist, they are prone to being bullied. It’s very tiring.”
“In regards to Superstar Media, I’m happy to see what’s happened to it. After all, we are on different sides, so it’s not unreasonable for me to feel this way. But, your words also make sense.”
The manager was deeply frightened by Emma.
“Without betraying Weiwei directly, I can give you a few hints. But, just this once,” the manager said. “Regardless of whether you find anything, I will only help you this one time!”
Lisa looked at Ma Weiwei’s manager and nodded her head.
“Also, even if you find evidence, you can’t use it against Ma Weiwei, you need to guarantee me that!”
“As long as Ma Weiwei doesn’t go overboard again. Don’t forget, everything she’s done since her debut so far, is already enough for Kaleidoscope to blacklist her a hundred times. Yet, isn’t she still fine?” Lisa asked.
The manager looked deep into Lisa’s eyes, “We need to both forget that we ever met today.”
Lisa wasn’t about to give the manager any real benefits, but the woman assumed that by doing this favor for Lisa, she could ask for something in return.
This wasn’t someone else, this was Lisa that owed her.
Even if Ma Weiwei got destroyed in the end, the manager believed she could still save herself. After all, helping Lisa was like pardoning herself from the death sentence.
Afterwards, Lisa took the information she got from Ma Weiwei’s manager and contacted someone that lived near the location where Han Xiuche and Ma Weiwei met, to see if they could have possibly captured any footage.
Private residences weren’t likely, but small retail businesses were different.
Even though it took her some time, Lisa eventually found something.
Was Han Xiuche still denying that he had any relationship with Ma Weiwei?
It didn’t matter. There was bound to be evidence to slap him in the face.
And the second piece of evidence, was Lisa herself.
When Han Xiuche first introduced S.A.J. to her, he already knew that they had a history of drug use, yet he used this information to blackmail her.
This was a fact that Han Xiuche could not get rid of. As long as he had done it, there was bound to be evidence. So, before Lisa was to attack him, she stood her ground firmly.
But, the most lethal point for Han Xiuche, was the fact that he was mentally unstable.
Due to his lack of motherly love, he developed a skewed and psychopathic view of women.
Even though Emma didn’t want to attack him with such despicable methods, she didn’t think he was humane enough to deserve respect.
Didn’t Han Xiuche want the media to know that she had returned?
Since it was the truth, Emma was going to let him take the upper hand.
The most important thing about Emma’s approach, was that she never denied nor tried to hide something that had actually happened. All her calculations were carefully crafted around the truth because it was the only way to withstand doubt.
If she didn’t do that, someone was bound to discover a secret lurking in the shadows. After all, the entertainment industry had so many eyes on it.
If that was to happen, the face slap would hurt even more.
While all that was happening, Eric suddenly told Emma, “While you had your phone off during the day, Jones contacted me. He’s planning to visit New York with his wife. As his loyal student, you should keep them company while they’re here. As his first stop after his retirement, don’t let Jones feel like he made the wrong decision.”
After hearing Eric’s words, Emma looked at him in seriousness, “Mr. Roborts, why do I have a feeling that you were the one that actually contacted Jones?”
“I don’t want him to be dragged into a dirty matter like this…”
Eric raised his arms in surrender, “I swear, Jones was the one that contacted me. I didn’t approach him first.”
Emma looked at her husband and laughed, “Since that’s the case, then help me make arrangements so my teacher can enjoy himself. In the meantime, let’s supp**ss Han Xiuche’s matter so my teacher doesn’t think my career in New York is a mess!”
“Even you know it’s a mess?” Eric asked as he wr*pped his arms around Emma and sighed beside her ear, “You never let me get involved, but aren’t you aware that the entire family is worried about you…?”
“Yan Er too?”
“A mother and daughter are connected by heart, so what do you think?”
Emma couldn’t help but laugh, “That’s enough, this isn’t a big matter. If I really can’t handle it, I’ll definitely come crying to you for help.”
Emma never expected Jones to come to New York. She really didn’t want Jones and Qiao Sen’s film to cross paths with the small matter that she was dealing with.
So, she tried her best to avoid Han Xiuche for a little while. She was going to wait until Jones was gone before she made a move.