Chapter 27
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Due to her previous manager being blacklisted, Isabella remained unemployed.
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Even though she had decided to relax and enjoy life, doing so permanently manner was just too dull.
After Callahan went to school, Evian was ordered by David to reacquaint herself with the affairs of the company’s hospital.
Selena, along with her old friends, spent her time enjoying afternoon coffee. Only Isabella was left without friends, without a job, and with nothing to do.
After much consideration, she figured it was a waste of her exceptional appearance. She decided to return to the entertainment industry and make a name for herself.
In this way, not only could she enjoy the drama of the industry up close, but she would also be surrounded by handsome men and beautiful women. It would allow her to prepare for her next romance while easily earning a substantial amount of money, which she could save for a divorce fund, anticipating that Alexander might eventually leave her for his first love in the future.
When she felt that she had a good plan, she mentioned it to Alexander.
Alexander had promised to help her find a new agency, but Isabella never expected that he would actually let her interview her own manager.
However, no one competent would come for the interview, as she was still a newbie.
On top of that, the entertainment industry was notorious for its scandals, while those with good character were a rare breed.
Even if their nature was well–hidden, Isabella could easily see through them.
During that interview, not a single word was uttered.
Later on, Isabella was worried that Alexander might get impatient. However, Alexander didn’t utter a word, silently observing as no one came forward to sign up.
With that, Alexander sent Isabella off to Christopher’s agency.
When she was being received, Isabella was utterly bewildered.
Inside the office, there were only two people.
Leaning casually on a nearby couch, Christopher was engrossed in his phone. Upon noticing her arrival, he looked up to acknowledge her.
Surprisingly, ever since the incident, Christopher’s attitude toward her significantly improved.
Inderd, the hardships of love can foster one’s maturity.
Christopher’s movements stiffened as he endured his emotions.
Seated at the conference table was his manager.
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“Hello, Ms. Jeannet, I’m Hayden, Mr. Christopher’s agent. I’ve also received instructions from Mr. Alexander. From now on, I’ll be guiding you through the entertainment industry. Here’s your contract. Once you sign it, you’ll be the second artist in my agency.”
Hayden Garcia was a bespectacled middle–aged man, always seen with a cheerful grin. His face bore a kind demeanor, but in the entertainment industry, he was essentially known as a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Isabella glanced at Hayden, then shifted her gaze to the distant Christopher, who seemed to emanate ant aura of resentment.
“You agreed? Weren’t you adamantly against it before?” Isabella asked bluntly.
I certainly didn’t want him to begrudgingly accept, only to be awkward about it later.
I’ho’s being all awkward now!
With gritted teeth, Christopher felt uneasy as he said, “What happened in the past is in the past. Now that you’re my sister–in–law, having you by my side will put Alex’s mind at ease.”
“Ah? Is that so?”
Huh, why am I covered in goosebumps? He’s acting really strange today.
Christopher was rendered speechless.
He began to wonder what Alexander’s real reason for sending Isabella to his side was
Is she really here to make me burst a vessel?
Hayden glanced around awkwardly, as Alexander had mentioned this before, but Christopher had outright rejected the idea in front of Isabella. He even threatened to leave if she was allowed in.
Clearly, the relationship between them used to be extremely poor.
As a result, Hayden didn’t understand how Christopher suddenly agreed to have Isabella accepted into his
agency.
In truth, Christopher was also expressing his gratitude toward Isabella for what happened with Luna. If it wasn’t for Isabella, he wouldn’t have known how foolish his actions had been.
However, his previous relationship with Isabella was too contentious, making it impossible for them to be on good terms all of a sudden.
So, when Alexander asked again, he agreed. Since it was not convenient for Isabella to reveal her identity in the entertainment industry, it would be better if he could offer her protection and guidance.
habella remained skeptical. “Even though you’re the boss of this agency, I won’t just blindly follow orders. I need to make my own decisions about what work I want to do. Is that acceptable?”
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Hayden immediately responded with a smile, “Don’t worry about that. You can take a look at the contract
Only then did Isabella lower her gaze to the contract. After perusing it once, she was taken aback.
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She had the liberty to choose any job she desired and could take a break whenever she needed. The most significant aspect, however, was the profit sharing.
In the past, her agency required a seventy to thirty split
Here, Isabella was allowed to keep everything. It was as if Hayden was doing it pro bono
“Don’t you want a salary?” Isabella asked in surprise.
Hayden chuckled. “Of course, our salaries are taken care of by Mr. Christopher.”
Hayden, on the other hand, didn’t find it odd, perceiving it as Christopher taking care of his sister–in–law.
Upon realizing what was going on. Isabella looked at Christopher in astonishment.
Christopher believed that at this point, Isabella probably had nothing more to say. Hence, he continued to look down at his phone,
However, he ended up hearing Isabella’s heartfelt thoughts. He really has been deeply affected by the pain of losing his love. He’s become indifferent to everything!
Christopher took a deep breath. “Are you going to sign it or not?”
Naturally, one would seize such a bargain, so she quickly did so.
On the surface, Isabella remained composed, but inside, she was already singing a song of joy.
Although not a single note was on pitch, she was still singing enthusiastically and even managed to improvise.
For a top–tier performer like Christopher, this was nothing short of torture to his ears.
Hayden accepted the contract with a smile. “Ms. Jeannet, what kind of work are you interested in? From what I’ve researched, you’ve mainly been involved in print advertising.”
Isabella said, “Oh, forget about my past experience. Now, I just want a job that’s easy money.”
Hayden’s smile almost faded away, while Christopher’s wore a speechless expression.
“Why are you looking at me like that? Isn’t this the ultimate dream for any worker? If given the choice, wouldn’t you want this too?”
Hayden was taken aback by what was said, as it seemed to make sense.
Born with a golden spoon, Christopher naturally couldn’t understand, but he also couldn’t be bothered to argue with Isabella.
“Fine, a job with good pay and easy work it is. Find something that fits this criteria for her,” Christopher said. He quickly added, “Oh, and rule out any options related to becoming a singer.”
Isabella was
astounded.
As a veteran of the industry, Hayden immediately broke into a polite smile and said, “Sure, no problem at
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Seeing that things were more or less settled, Christopher felt somewhat dispirited. He said, “Tm going off. Hayden, I’m leaving the rest to you.”
After speaking, he turned to Isabella and asked, “I don’t suppose you have any objections?”
Isabella shook her head.
Tsk tsk tsk, just look at that face, it’s as if he has become a widower. I bet he’s probably upset because he can’t reach Luna.
Christopher gave Isabella a listless glance but really couldn’t be bothered to argue. It was as if all his energy had been sapped away that very night.
Should I inform him that Luna has plans to go abroad? No, there’s no such thing as a remedy for regret in this world. Affection that comes too late is worth nothing. It takes a lot for one to pursue one’s lost love.
Christopher’s face darkened, his breathing becoming hurried.
She’s actually leaving?
Over the last few days, not only was he unable to contact Luna, but he also couldn’t find her at her school.
As he didn’t know anyone within Luna’s social circle, he truly was at a loss about what to do. All he could do was monitor her social media posts all day, looking for any new updates.
However, Luna was not the type to express her emotions openly.
It seemed as if she would vanish from his world if she didn’t take the initiative to reach out, denying him even a single chance to make it up to her.
No matter how sorry he was, she wouldn’t spare him a second glance.
Despite being in the same city, it was challenging to see each other, let alone if she were to go abroad.
Christopher’s face was filled with fear, and he immediately turned to leave.
This time, even if it meant keeping vigil at the entrance to their school’s laboratory all day and night, he was determined to see her. He had a lot to say and didn’t want to leave anything unsaid.
As Hayden saw Christopher about to leave, a thought suddenly struck him. He said, “About tonight’s red wine–tasting party, will you…”
Christopher briefly stopped in his tracks. When he recalled something, his expression turned cold. “Decline the invitation for me.”
Hayden wasn’t surprised, as Christopher had recently declined all activities to go search for Luna at the university. As his manager, he naturally knew what had transpired.
For him, it was a mixed blessing. The good thing was that he finally didn’t have to deal with Bianca, the troublemaker. Even though he wasn’t her manager, he always ended up cleaning up her messes. Moreover, she had a way of sweet–talking him into the worst situations, and he had no way to protest.
Although Ms. Jeannet has a complex background, she seems much easier to get along with than Bianca.
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However, the problem was his golden goose had stopped laying eggs, mired in the quagmire of love. It was uncertain how long it would take a sentimental person like Christopher to recover, leaving his manager feeling helpless.
As for the red wine tasting party mentioned, he was aware that Christopher would not attend. The original intention of accepting the invitation was to help Bianca expand her network. Now, it was unnecessary for Christopher to do such a thing.
Nonetheless, just moments ago, Hayden had an idea about leveraging the event. He suggested. “I think it would be beneficial for Ms. Jeannet to take part in it. Although there’s no monetary gain, it could pave the way for her future. Strictly speaking, Ms. Jeannet is a newcomer to our agency and needs to be recognized by industry insiders. That’s the only way we’ll get job offers, Otherwise, if we’re the ones always seeking out opportunities, our choices become limited. I initially wanted you to accompany Ms. Jeannet, but since you’re not keen, it’s no problem if I go with her. However, the event is out of town, so we might have to stay overnight.”
Christopher turned to Isabella, saying, “I’ll let you decide. Just let Alexander know when you do, as I’m occupied at the moment.
You want to go, Hayden will accompany you.”
Isabella flashed an ‘OK‘ hand sign.
With that, Christopher turned around and walked out
Intrigued, Isabella asked Hayden, “Where is the venue?
Hayden said with a laugh, “Silvinubis Hotel.”
“It sounds very familiar.”
“Of course. It’s a very famous hotel!”
It’s not that the name sounds familiar… Oh, I remember now. The scientific research sponsorship event that Luna shared on her Instagram is being held at this hotel.
With a sudden bang, both Isabella and Hayden were startled, causing them to turn around and look back. Christopher was caught halfway through the door, one foot outside and the other still inside. It looked as if the door had shut on him before he could fully exit, a scene inconsistent with the image of someone like him.
Isabella burst out in laughter. “Pfft!”
In contrast to her, Hayden could only contain his laughter.
“Ahem, are you all right? Chris?” Hayden asked, puzzled.
“Um… I’ve forgotten something” Christopher, with a red bump on his forehead, seemed a bit dazed as he walked toward the edge of the couch. His eyes kept daring toward Isabella.
Isabella can actually see Luna’s posts on Instagram? When did they add each other?
Evian and Alexander didn’t have Luna’s contact information, but Rosalie did. However, after speaking up for him a few times, she was blocked by Luna.
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How on earth did Isabella manage to do it?
There was a feeling of having a shortcut right by his side, yet being blind to it.
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The two ladies had exchanged contact information when Isabella lent Luna a skirt previously. As Isabella had never initiated a conversation with Luna, Luna simply forgot to block her.
The event link was casually shared, as Luna never thought it would be noticed.
Meanwhile, Hayden continued discussing the hotel arrangements with Isabella. “Consider it as a vacation, Ms. Jeannet. This place offers a plethora of things to do. It’s not tiring at all.”
Let me see… Just as expected, Luna and her classmates and teachers have already set off to raise sponsorship. They are likely to stay at the hotel that night, which would be a perfect opportunity to invite her out. I’m quite fond of her. Fortunately, Christopher isn’t going. Otherwise, I definitely won’t be able to ask Luna out. Sigh, it’s not that I don’t want to help, it’s just that you two are destined to meet but not to be together! Sigh, it’s not that I don’t want to help, it’s just that you two are destined to meet but not to be together!
Christopher was rendered speechless.
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