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Genevieve remembered what Morgan had mentioned as Samantha explained the situation.
With a sigh, she told Samantha about Morgan’s project.
Samantha was so angry that she couldn’t help but complain, “How dare they approach me with such a lousy drama? It’s ridiculous. She doesn’t know how to stay grounded and wants to step on me to soar higher.”
Genevieve consoled her, but Samantha hung up before she could completely calm down.
Genevieve had to recount the story to Darrell, having him console Samantha.
That afternoon, Sullivan called Genevieve personally and asked her to come to the office. It was his first serious request.
Genevieve knocked on the door and entered. She found both Finnley and Morgan in Sullivan’s office.
Sullivan gestured for her to come closer. “Ms. Lawrence, do you know Mr. Zink?” he asked.
“Of course, we’ve met once before, Genevieve said. She smiled and walked over, taking a seat opposite Sullivan.
Morgan stood behind Finnley and chose not to sit down.
Finnley smiled. His lips curled in a slight curve as he said, “Ms. Lawrence has quite an imposing demeanor. I invited her to have coffee with me, but she refused. She has such a strong temperament, and she doesn’t seem to like me!”
Sullivan chuckled and said, “She doesn’t even like me, let alone you.”
Finnley’s expression stiffened as he looked at him. He said, “Mr. Shelton, after all these years of friendship, you still joke with me like this?”
“Well, just tell me. Why do you want me to call her here?” Sullivan said and chuckled, attempting to case the tension
Finnley maintained a serious expression and explained, “Morgan has a project and needs an actress. Ms. Lawrence happens to be acquainted with the actress. I asked her to do me a favor, but she refused. I guess it’s because Morgan’s influence is not enough. So I thought it should be sufficient
you and me adding our influence, right?”
with
Sullivan’s hand, in the process of pouring coffee, paused for a moment. Then he looked at Finnley with a hint of skepticism, his smile fading as he asked, “Who is the actress you want to hire?”
“Are there any actresses in the industry that we at Eagle Entertainment cannot invite? Mr. Shelton, all you have to say is whether or not you can help with this favor,” Finnley said. He tried to lighten
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the mood before asking for Sullivan’s approval.
Sullivan sat in silence, not saying a word as time ticked by at a leisurely pace.
Genevieve pretended not to notice, sipping her coffee leisurely without saying anything.
Morgan grew increasingly anxious and cast a meaningful look at Finnley.
Finnley cleared his throat and replied, “The actress is Samantha. She’s also part of Eagle Entertainment. It’s appropriate to bring her in. After all, she’s part of our team, and using her services would ensure that we retain all the benefits. Besides, it’s not unfair treatment considering what we’re offering her in return!”
Sullivan’s eyebrows twitched as he subconsciously looked at Genevieve.
Genevieve kept her head down in silence.
Sullivan pursed his lips and said, “Let’s drop this matter and consider someone else.”
“Why? Can’t we invite a guest on behalf of our company?” Morgan asked. She couldn’t help but
chime in.
Sullivan cast a cold glance at her, not commenting on her abruptness. Instead, he turned to Finnley and said, “Mr. Zink, I can’t afford to risk my reputation and compromise the company’s prestige by inviting Samantha for such a low–budget web drama. I can’t afford to lose this person.”
As Sullivan spoke, he stood up and said meaningfully, “Besides, is this really a lucrative. opportunity? It seems more like a waste of resources!”
Morgan’s face turned pale. “There is no need to risk Mr. Shelton’s reputation and the company’s prestige. Ms. Lawrence has a connection with Samantha. It’s just a matter of a few words,” she insisted, emphasizing Genevieve’s involvement.
Genevieve was forced to engage. She put down her coffee cup and looked at her with an indifferent smile.
“Oh, I won’t help,” she replied. Then she stood and looked at Sullivan as she excused herself, “Mr. Shelton, I have a few things to take care of. I’ll take my leave.”
Sullivan nodded.
Genevieve turned to Morgan, smiling as she spoke, “Ms. Scott, the next time you use my name to make an appointment with Samantha’s agent, be sure to arrange it properly. I usually reach out to her directly.”
Morgan’s expression darkened with resentment as she glared at Genevieve.
Genevieve left the place, her smile deepening, shaking her head as she sneered inwardly, ‘Ignorant people!”
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Morgan couldn’t help but complain to Finnley when they left. She said, “Mr. Shelton doesn’t take you seriously at all, and Genevieve doesn’t take me seriously either. This company is clearly under their control. Where do we even stand?”
Finnley flashed a sharp glint in his gaze. He snorted and said, “Don’t worry. I know how to tame such a nuisance.”
Later that evening, Jasper came in with an invitation. “This is from Mr. Zink. He said it’s a special banquet to apologize for what happened earlier,” he said.
“A banquet? This is more like a trap,” Genevieve scoffed. She wasn’t a fool.
Jasper hesitated before he suggested, “That little web drama project has been canceled. Mr. Shelton said this was a gesture of goodwill. We’re all in the same company. Don’t make things too difficult. This time, Mr. Shelton will also attend the banquet. It’s good for you to make an appearance.”
Genevieve frowned in thought, pondering, ‘Is Finnley giving up so easily? Why do I get the feeling that something is amiss? But since Sullivan had spoken, a brief appearance wouldn’t do any harm.
“All right, I’ll go, make an appearance, and leave,” Genevieve agreed.
Jasper nodded and went to reply to the invitation.
That evening, Genevieve arrived at the designated clubhouse’s private room. She pushed open the door, glanced inside, and paused momentarily. Sullivan did not turn up.
Finnley was already waving at her, smiling warmly. “Ms. Lawrence, come quickly. Mr. Shelton is on his way. He’ll be here any minute,” he said.
Genevieve hesitated for a few seconds before entering.
The atmosphere inside was simple and coordinated, with a faint scent of jasmine in the air.
Morgan stood up to give her a seat and poured a cup of coffee, instantly becoming more humble.
“Ms. Lawrence, I was too immature in the previous project without considering it thoroughly. It was a loss for our company to have an international star in such a drama. I have already withdrawn it, and I hope Ms. Lawrence won’t hold it against me,” Morgan said.
Genevieve smiled casually as she replied, “Ms. Scott, there’s no need to be so polite. It’s all for the sake of the company.
“Consider this my apology, Ms. Lawrence, Morgan said, handing her a cup of coffee as she sat down and took out her phone.
Genevieve smiled, maintaining her natural vigilance. “I’m not thirsty. Let’s wait for Mr. Shelton!”
Finnley laughed heartily and said, “You don’t trust us, suspecting we might drug you? In a society governed by the rule of law, how could we stoop so low?”
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He then took the cup from Morgan’s hand and drank it in one gulp after saying that.
Genevieve breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. She said, “Mr. Zink, you must be kidding. I really am not thirsty. How could I have suspected you?”
She looked at her phone and saw a WhatsApp message from Sullivan: [Traffic jam, be there soon.]
She was relieved a little, but then suddenly, the scent in the room was too overwhelming and made her uncomfortable.
She wanted to stand up and ask the server to change the scent. But as soon as she rose, she felt dizzy.
She grabbed the table and looked at the two people sitting there, smiling maliciously.
Her heart sank as she suddenly realized something and mused, “The problem is not the coffee, but the overpowering scent in the room!”
Genevieve clenched her teeth, turned around, and tried to leave.
However, Morgan approached and blocked her path, smiling innocently as she remarked, “Where are you going, Ms. Lawrence? Aren’t you waiting for Mr. Shelton? He’ll be here soon!”