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Just as they were talking, a woman in platform heels walked over to them. Her sharp voice echoed through the corridor.
“Arya, were you blind you didn’t see my message? Why didn’t you reply? I had to wait another ten minutes for you!”
Arya slightly raised her head and glanced at her coldly. Luna cleared her throat and said, “She is Julia.” novelbin
Julia thought since she was appointed to be Arya’s manager by Daniel, Arya would immediately apologize. With a proud smile, she gloated, “If you are sincere in apologizing, I can let this matter slide.”
“Heh, is this your first time managing someone?” Arya shot her a glance, then walked into the dressing room and closed the door ignoring her.
“You!”
Julia didn’t expect Arya that was blocked by the company to be so arrogant. She kicked the dressing room door opened, then threw a glass of water on the table.
The shatter of glass was very loud.
“I’ve never heard a manager wanting to ‘manipulate’ a movie queen. I don’t really care the company wants to block me. But as my manager, after I am blocked, will you still be useful to the company? When the time comes, won’t you also be the first to be kicked out?”
“Rubbish! Director Daniel won’t do that to me.”
“Oh! Why not? Let me guess, you may have been compensated. He probably promised you a lot of money. But are you definite, you can obtain it? I can assure you, before you can be compensated, I would have dealt with you.”
Arya’s gaze was very sharp. A step at a time, she approached Julia.
“In a showbiz, no one is innocent. By stepping on many people, I was able to reach this position and won the best actress award. If you don’t want to be stepped on by me, then make your decision! Do you want to continue to be Daniel’s informant or mine?”
Arya’s gaze was too intimidating.
Julia’s heart skipped a beat.
She took two steps back and her back was against wall. “I have no idea what you’re talking about!”
“No idea? Heh! Then have a look at this and maybe you’ll understand.” Luna scoffed and threw the file at Julia which contained her information that Allen had someone to investigate.
Julia opened the file in confusion. Not even finishing the two pages, her expression drastically changed.
She looked at Luna in astonishment. She couldn’t believe that Luna had thoroughly investigated her in such a short time.
Causing accidents, buying and selling private information…each activity was stated clearly in the document.
She would definitely have no way out of this if these activities were to be exposed.
Unlike Caroline, who only knew how to act coquettishly and rely on men, Arya’s methods were on the next level.
“I’m sorry, Luna. I was ignorant and wrong, I shouldn’t have …” Julia slapped herself suddenly, “I will never have such an attitude towards Arya again. The company has already assigned me as her manager. Even if it’s not me, it will be someone else. I can’t go against Daniel’s orders.”
For Julia to say this, she has already decided which side she will side with.
Luna looked at her with caution. “Come with me.”
Julia nodded and followed Luna to Arya’s dressing room. The floor was a mess from the shattered glass. Julia immediately picked up the broken glass and said, “I’m sorry, Arya. I promise you this will never happen again!”
With the spectacle just now, Arya showed how ruthless she is and how domineering her attitude can be. Who said she was someone that is easily bullied?
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Arya leaned back in her makeup chair and said, “I can keep you here, but if you go behind my back and betray me, you’ll bear all the consequences.”
Julia nervously lowered her head. She was completely astounded by Arya.
In a calm voice, Arya suddenly said, “Show me the advertisement contract.”
“Huh?” Julia was shocked for a moment. Then, she realized that Arya was referring to that lingerie advertisement. She gulped and took out the contract from her bag. She originally thought of several ways to pressure Arya to sign the contract.
After handing her the contract, unexpectedly Arya signed it without even reading it.
“You agree to do this lingerie advertisement? You haven’t read the content …” Julia suddenly felt that she didn’t understand Arya.
“Since the contract was arranged especially for me, is there a difference if I read it or not?” Arya’s mind was very clear. Even if she refused, Daniel would have other ways to make her agree. So it was better to accept it and think of another way of how to deal with it.
“You only need to deal with the related schedules, every little detail must be remembered clearly!” Arya instructed calmly, “There is only one thing you need to be clear about, you’re either with me or be Daniel and Caroline’s spy.”
Julia was stunned. This may probably the reason why Caroline’s popularity was decreasing each passing day, while for Arya, it was the opposite!
After considering her options carefully, she replied firmly, “Don’t worry, I will do it well.”
Arya nodded and stood up, then turned to Julia. She warned her, “The people around me have to be smart and efficient without doing unnecessary things.”
In other words, don’t go around and cause unnecessary trouble for her.
Julia’s face turned pale. She had never met an artist who made plans for themselves. She felt that in the future, Brilliant Entertainment would definitely be crushed by Arya.
As soon as Arya and Luna got in the car, Arya showed her tiredness.
Luna was worried about her health. “They …” novelbin
“Luna, it’s over.” Arya turned with her deep emotion was well concealed and said slowly, “I felt like I never knew who the person was in the office.”
“He still wants to freeze me.”
“These kind of people should have gone to hell sooner!” Luna blasted as she couldn’t hold it anymore. “No need to worry about those things anymore. Our future path will get broader and brighter.”
“I want to be the one who controls my emotions willingly too.” Arya closed her eyes. “Send me home. I’m tired.”
Arya never regretted the path she chose but she had sacrificed dearly due to her ignorance and blindness.
She knew Daniel’s way of doing things ad it would definitely not be limited. She also knew as long as Caroline had a request, he would agree to it a hundred times over. But before that can happen, Arya needs to do is to completely restrict all opportunities for Caroline.
…
When Allen arrived home from work, Arya was curled up on the sofa with the lounge room lights dimmed. As he took off his coat, he saw Arya was hugging herself tightly with her head down.
She felt aggrieved.
Allen sat beside her and embraced her in his arms, “You know you can rely on me. I will be your safe haven and protect you. So if you ever want to cry, I’ll be here for you.”
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The moment Allen’s words of comfort were heard, Arya let out all her emotions and tears flowed down her face.
While she cried, she chocked in between sobs and said, “I’m sorry. Marrying you was the best decision I made and I’m really happy to be married to you. I shouldn’t be crying over such things …”
“You don’t need to put a front and pretend to be someone you’re not in front of me.” Allen gently stroked her back, again and again. novelbin
Perhaps it was his gentle gesture of comfort, Arya didn’t stop crying until there were no more tears to shed.
“All finished?”
Arya wiped her nose, then said, “Yes!” She let Allen go and looked at the time, “Oh my goodness, it’s so late already, I have to get dinner ready!”
Before she could get up from the sofa, Allen pulled her back. He then closed in and kissed away her tears from her face.
His love for her was her armor.
“Arya, in this life time, I want you to know, I will be the most important person to you. Whatever it is you encounter in future, I will always be able to help, to support and to encourage you. My embrace will always be open to you. Please rely on me more, okay?”
Arya wiped away her tears carefully, “You must tired from all that crying. Take a rest and I’ll make dinner tonight.”
When dinner was finished, they leaned in each other in the dining room. Allen reached out, grabbed the teacup and put it on the table. He held her waist tightly, took a deep breath and inhaled her fragrance coming from her neck.
“I heard some changes were made in Brilliant Entertainment. I was very worried about you. I was waiting for you to call me but you didn’t.”
If Arya made a request, the request would be immediately granted. After all, she was the woman of Imperial City’s Dahua Entertainment’s CEO, Allen Jones. Wouldn’t it be a hassle to go to such length to seek revenge on Daniel herself? Everything she wanted, it would be within her reach.
But …
She did not want to have her revenge that way.
“I know you want a fulfilled relationship with mutual respect. I want you to understand one thing, to everyone else, I’m Director Jones. However, to you, I’m just your man.”
May be the night was very late or his words was too gentle? Arya was so touched, she couldn’t help but lean into his arms and enjoyed the happiness he gave her.
“You’re so good to me.” Arya proclaimed these words, hoping this very moment would be imprinted in her heart forever.
It wasn’t certain what time she fell asleep in Allen’s arms. The man closed the file gently, carried her in his arms, then walked to their bedroom and laid her on their bed gently.
He laid next to her and gazed at her for a long time. His cold and deep eyes seemed to have her appearance imprinted deeply in his heart.
“This will be the last time, I won’t allow anyone to hurt or harm you ever again.”
From the moment Arya had decided to deal with her past herself, Allen had respected her wishes and didn’t want to over step her boundaries. However, after the news had reached his ears, he was furious.
He will not give an opportunity for others to bully his woman.
“Keep a close eye on Brilliant Entertainment’s Daniel Parker and send some people to protect Arya covertly.”
Being in this industry for so long, Allen had seen too many malicious tactics. He won’t allow Arya to suffer anymore.
Seeing her sleeping position, he felt peaceful unlike his usual coldness he conducted to people. It was Arya who gave him a chance to be worthy of distressing other people.
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The next morning.
Arya was sleeping soundly in Allen’s arms when Luna called.
She opened her eyes and realized she was hugging Allen tightly. She got embarrassed as she got up quietly, “Hello, Luna.”
“Arya, I didn’t want to wake up, but you’d better come to the company quickly. Daniel issued you an ultimatum, asking you to immediately end your role in the film and accept the lingerie advertisement, or the company will block any opportunities you have till your contract ends.”
“Okay, I’ll head over now.”
After Arya hung up the phone, she went to Allen and kissed his cheek ‘goodbye’. Then she left the mansion quietly.
In the bedroom, Allen slowly opened his eyes and smiled.
He was already awake when Arya secretly gave him a kiss on his cheek. He was very happy.
…
“Arya, you’ve arrived!”
Luna and Julia were already waiting in the lounge area when Arya walked in. novelbin
Luna glanced at Julia and said to Arya, “She brought the news over. I sent people to check and indeed Daniel had started to take measures.”
“What about Caroline?”
The woman in question would be following Daniel very closely. She had put in a lot of effort in order to inaugurate herself and become Daniel’s woman. The time was not going give up on this opportunity to get rid of Arya out of the industry.
“Her whereabouts is very mysterious, her activities could not be traced. However, she was very supportive of the lingerie advertisement you were assigned to. We can go and do the shoot now, if you want.”
“Oh really? It is expected through.” Arya smirked. “We’ll see whose trump card is more worth.”
“So now …” Seeing Arya was very calm, Julia couldn’t help but ask, “Are we just going to sit here like sitting ducks? Caroline has been pestering Director Daniel a lot and he is believing everything she tells him.”
“Should I go and win him over?” Arya shook her head and didn’t think much of Julia’s question. Instead, she answered indifferently, “I didn’t do it in the past and I won’t be doing in the future.”
When she was together with Daniel, even though, she did everything for the company, she also paid a high price because of him too. But she never lost her self-esteem. This could be one of the reasons why Daniel was so attached to her.
Arya knew her limits, if she knew she couldn’t do it, she won’t do it.
Now the disturbance had started again, Caroline had continuously instigated Daniel to block Arya. However, to Arya, this was just a trivial matter and she would wait patiently for the right opportunity to give Caroline an unimaginable surprise.
Because the company has stepped in, the production team had no choice but to cease Arya’s filming. Arya’s audition was uploaded to the internet by the people on the set which cause a commotion. Brilliant Entertainment suddenly released a notice stating Arya would be endorsing a certain brand in a lingerie advertisement.
People in the public started assuming Arya was trying to gain popularity at the expense of selling herself and to humiliate her motive queen’s reputation. There were also people who said that she was at the end of her days in showbiz and had no other choice but to accept such activities.
However, no matter how much was circulating, Arya didn’t respond. It was as if she had disappeared like those two years.
The video of Daniel and Caroline was still ambient online. While everyone criticize Caroline for being innocent on the surface and secretly being a mistress, ruining the relationship of others, some people were still questioning why Arya was putting up with Brilliant Entertainment!
In the entertainment industry, the three most famous directors, all saw Arya’s audition video at the same time. Her textbook acting skills was very memorable, and even the internationally renowned director, Mr. James, had taken a fancy to Arya’s eastern Asian appearance. He really wanted to invite her to participate in his next movie, it was only a supporting role, but to have a big break like that was not an opportunity offered to anyone.
Brilliant Entertainment had received invitations from the four directors simultaneously. Arya’s status was instantly hyped up.
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When Julia received the notice, she felt admiration for Arya. Compared to Arya’s magnanimity, Caroline’s petty tricks did not cut it. Next step would be up to Daniel to deal with this matter.
Caroline also heard the news and hurried back to the company. Upon seeing Julia standing inside the office, she also saw the invitation letters on Daniel’s desk, she was fuming.
“Daniel, you are not really going to help Arya accept the offer, are you?”
If this opportunity was accepted, no one would be able to stop Arya making a comeback and regaining her original popularity.
Julia remained silent in the corner. Caroline was wary of the danger, but the decision was not hers to make. Although she and Daniel had a strong relationship foundation, in the sense of profit for the company, he would not hesitate.
“Take a seat first and listen to me. If the company continues to ban Arya, it would be detrimental to the company’s image and reputation. The videos are still circulating and haven’t been resolved yet. If you can reconcile with Arya and compromise in filming together, then the rumors will be dispelled. Then, I’ll announce to the media, Arya and I have broken up. Then you will be cleared of being the ‘mistress’. When the time comes, the best actress award will be yours to claim!”
After listening to Daniel, Caroline’s eyes brightened up.
“Really?”
“Of course, why would I lie to you! She will be your stepping stone forever.”
Julia left the office quietly and told Arya everything she heard. Since that day when she decided to follow Arya, she would get all the information she could.
However, after listening her words, Arya had no reaction.
“Aren’t you concerned?” The more time she spent with Arya, the more she realized that she couldn’t read her and didn’t know what she was thinking at all.
“Do a favor for me.” Arya smiled and indirectly answered Julia, “Help me decline all the invitations and tell them that I am going abroad to study acting.”
Daniel had always used her as a bridge for Caroline. She had seen too many people asking for an actor and then have another actor accompany them, similar to buy one, get one free. She will not allow him to succeed this time.
To be able to resolve this crisis so easily, Julia could see Arya was really smart.
When Julia went back to the office to report to Daniel, Caroline was still present.
“Who the hell does she think she is! There is no chance for her to go abroad to study. That’s out of the question!” Caroline was stomping her feet and shouted in anger before Daniel could say anything.
“Shouldn’t that be Director Daniel’s decision?” Julia asked.
Caroline snorted and pulled at Daniel’s arm. “Daniel, say something!”
“Where is Arya? Tell her I want to see her.”
Julia was shocked for a moment as she did not expect Arya to have predicted this and already told her of her plans a day in advance. She took out the concert invitation that Luna had gave her. It was annovelbin
internal invitation for a renowned international orchestra. Only twenty people were invited which of course, people like Daniel and Caroline didn’t even have the qualifications to enter the venue.
“Arya said it wasn’t convenient for her to appear at the company recently, but if you want to see her, you should go to the concert hall.”
“How did she get an invitation to the concert? She even invited Daniel to go with her!” Caroline eyes were filled with hatred and jealousy.
“Arya is Morrison Family’s noble daughter after all, so of course it’s expected, she has the qualifications to receive the invitation to the concert. Back then, she was trying to be low-profile and did not want to make a fuss, but now, she is being banned by the company, can’t she even have the right for some luxury in her own time?”
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Caroline gritted her teeth as her heart was in pain. She was once again speechless.
In the past, in order to be together with Daniel, Arya gave up her position as the noble daughter who lived like a princess, and chose to retire from the entertainment industry and running around trying to consolidate Daniel’s position in the company. Now that Daniel suggested of breaking up, she didn’t need to sacrifice herself anymore or to be considerate of his dignity.
Caroline could only watch as Daniel took the concert invitation. Arya’s noble status was way beyond Caroline’s comprehension.
Daniel frowned and sneered, “When we were together, she never took out anything luxurious for the both of us. Now something had happened and she is already starting to live like a Noble daughter’s life? Did she think I mistreated her before?”
Julia shook her head helplessly at their narrow-mindedness, so it was only natural for Arya to leave Daniel. Otherwise, he would definitely drag her down with him for who knows how long.
“If Director Daniel wants to go, then you need to go now. I’ll be leaving first.” She really could not stand the actions of these two scumbags anymore, so she might as well assist Arya to plan her next attack when she returns.
Daniel was very upset in Arya’s unexpected behavior. When she was with him, she had clearly severed all relations with the Morrison Family. Now that she is no longer with him, he regretted 10,000 times for not able to hold onto Arya.
If he persisted a bit longer, perhaps, maybe he would have been able to establish a business relationship with the Morrison Family through Arya and become well known.
What he did not know was, these were all his assumptions. Arya didn’t ease her relationship with her family. Back then, she had disappointed her family because of Daniel. If she was to ever return back to her family, she’ll need to have glorious comeback, otherwise, she would not have the face to admit her mistakes.
The concert invitation was given to her by Allen. Arya didn’t want to do it this way as it didn’t feel right but Allen had convinced her.
“The people in the outside world will not understand the real you, but by doing this, it will firectly show them that you are living well.”
No matter what her next step is, she would live like a queen.
Arya smiled brightly while sitting in Allen’s luxury car, “Alright Mr. Jones, thank you for taking me here.”
“I don’t get a substantial thank you?” Allen deliberately leaned forward with a clear meaning.
Arya smiled shyly, just when she was about to kiss his cheek, Allen turned his head unexpectedly, and both their lips were pressed together.
He wrapped his arms around her neck, then he deepened his kiss, almost suffocating her.
Their rapid breathing could be heard within the car.
“If we were at home, I would take you in right away, my little demoness.”
His cold eyes were filled with affection and his hidden desire.
Arya snorted provocatively, wrapped her arms around his neck and challenged him, “Is that so? Then we can go home now.”novelbin
Her voice was soft as it swept across his heart with an alluring charm. He could barely hold himself back. He really wanted her here.
“You’re teasing me because you think that I won’t dare to do it?” He suddenly leaned forward and in a blink of an eye, he blocked Arya’s path. When he saw the panic in her eyes, he smiled slightly.
He lowered his head and kissed her passionately.
“The concert is about to start.” His voice sounded hoarse as he reluctantly let her go. His lips still tasted like her. Never has there been a woman he was reluctant to part with.
Arya nodded. “Ok, I’ll see you at home.”
She tidied and straightened her cloths, opened the door and stepped out of the car. She walked into the top star rating hotel in the city and took out the invitation with her slender fingertips. Dresses in a diamond silvery-white fish tail dress together with a limited edition diamond bracelet and necklace set. She smiled as she walked into the hall, attracting everyone’s attention.
“Is that Arya?”
“With such elegance, I remember now. She was originally the daughter of Morrison Family.”
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When Daniel arrived, he was astonished. From the parking lot to entering the hotel lobby, he saw all the people around him were very proud and arrogant. No one thought much of him, a small CEO of an entertainment company.
Enduring the humiliation, he found his seat across the aisle from Arya.
Arya walked over to him. He coughed a bit, worried someone would hear his conversation with Arya, which may affect his future. He wasn’t too happy why Arya was so extravagant and grumbled the thought in his mind.
She is wearing such a grand dress to watch a concert! Looking at her jewellery, how much did the necklace even cost?!?!
He had to admit no one was able to replace Arya’s beauty. But the fact was, Caroline was his first love and was all coquettish towards him, he had to give up on Arya.
Arya seeing through his thoughts with a glance, she said “Don’t worry. These people here have no interest in hearing your gossip.”
Daniel frowned when he heard her tone, degrading him even, “Please remember you’re still an artist under Brilliant Entertainment. Coming to such an event would definitely have people talking!”
“Talk?” Arya pursed her lips and smiled that was not a smile, “So it’s my fault my life got better after I left you?”
Daniel couldn’t say anything, he was speechless.
He was not expecting Arya to not be affected from the break up. She showed no signs of heartache at all.
“I came to see you today to talk about business. The advertisement that the company is assigned to you would be good for you. As for the film ‘The Evening’, you can continue filming it as long as you like. However, there is one condition. That is you have to co-operate with Caroline and you have to accommodate her to whatever she says. I’ll also make an announcement to the media that we have had not been together for a while now. That way, Caroline will not be continued to be labeled as the other woman.” novelbin
“You have to accept Director James’s movie offer and convince him to allow Caroline have a role in the movie. This is not an opportunity everyone has so don’t be stupid to fight me over this for the sake of revenge!”
Arya scoffed.
She was very thankful Director James recognized her acting ability, but right now, she couldn’t have Caroline act with her. She wasn’t going to sacrifice her future at their expense, but rather, she didn’t want to be used by them again.
“I’m afraid I can’t, I’ve contacted them already and declined their offer.”
“What? Your schedules are arranged by the company, who gave you the right to decline their offer? When you decided to employ Luna as your assistant back then, I gave you face! Don’t think for a moment I would let you get away with it because we have a history. If you insist on being this way, I will take legal action in accordance with the terms of the contract.”
Arya’s demeanor had not change which made it difficult for Daniel to coerce her.
He thought with the famous directors offering Arya a role in their movie, this was a great opportunity to help Caroline rise on top. After hearing Arya had declined the movie offers, he was annoyed.
“Arya, I suggest you carefully think about it. If you keep this up, it won’t do you any good.”
Arya held her forehead in despair, wanting Daniel to feel he succeed in his threats. She awkwardly turned around, “But I’ve already declined. I can’t go back on my words. There is the advertisement the company arranged for me, so I will do that next week. You can then arrange the reporters to interview me. I’ll do as you say so Caroline’s name can be cleared.”
“You’re really willing to help Caroline?” There was hope in Daniel’s eyes.
Arya confirmed, “I’m still an artist with the company until my contract ends, so isn’t it all part of business?”
“That’s great! I am very relieved to hear you say that!”
Daniel was worried Arya would stand her ground but to his surprise, he never expected her to be so lenient like how she was before.
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There were more he wanted to say to Arya but she had already gone back to her seat to watch the concert that was about to start.
Daniel looked around and saw the crowd was all industry celebrities. He knew who they were but none of them paid any attention to who he was.
After sitting there for five minutes, he got up and left the venue.
Arya smirked to herself and thought Daniel would have a bit of conscience left in him but it turned out he had lost it. It was apparent, he was still content in using her as Caroline’s stepping stone. Since that was the case, she wanted to see if Caroline had such luck.
Daniel immediately went back the company after he had Arya’s agreement. He arranged the break up announcement. That same day, to avoid Arya back on her agreement, the company officially announced Arya had accepted to do the lingerie advertisement of a certain brand.
In a matter of second, people were cursing Arya for being shameless.
“I thought she was pure and innocent. She was the movie queen that didn’t need to use her body to sell herself short. What a shame, I really liked her!”
“She’s the same as Caroline. Caroline is a mistress and you are only a third-rate actress.”
“I wonder how much the advertisement will pay her. She’s so shameless!”
As soon as Caroline saw the online trolls, she joyfully said to herself, “Arya, you can only compete with me in your next life!”
She was concerned Arya would affect her status, but now she was sure to win the best actress award. As for Arya’s future, with the company suppressing all opportunities for her, there is no chance for her to get back on her feet in this lifetime. novelbin
Once she takes the best actress title aka movie queen and has married Daniel, not even Arya would be qualified to be a pain in her neck.
At the same moment, Arya received Daniel’s break up notice letter that would be announced publicly, “Recite this all word by word. Don’t say anything negative in front of the reporters.”
Arya held the letter in her hand and thought it funny. Could Daniel be any less shameless?
Shame must not be in his vocabulary!
He could fabricate lies for the sake of his mistress.
What they didn’t know was Arya had enough evidence to dismiss their lies. Furthermore, Luna and Julia were supporting her, so there was nothing to be afraid of.
In the car, Julia was concerned and said, “The evidence can be made public any time. There’s also Caroline and Daniel’s recording. It will prove they were targeting you and have been scheming against you this whole time.”
“Okay, I understand. Let’s have everything prepared and give them a pleasant surprise.” Arya replied calmly.
Luna, who stood on the side, clenched her fists and said “I can’t wait to see how those scumbags will fall!”
Arya gazed into the distance and sternly said, “In the past, I was too lenient, but now, the real game begins!”
Julia and Luna looked at each other but ever since they have decided to sincerely follow Arya, they would help her rise back to the top again.
Anyone who knew Arya, would know the difficulties she endured in getting to this point. If it were someone else, they would have given up long time ago.
Arya’s counterattack would not only severely destroy them, but it would also pave a way for her comeback as well. This method of retaliation was too satisfying!
At this moment in time, Allen had prepared a small surprise for Arya.
“How was the concert?”
Coming out of the bathroom, wearing his black bathrobe, water was still dripping from his hair. He hugged Arya from behind who was reading a book.
“It was great, I rarely have the chance to go and see a concert. I liked the program very much.” Arya indulged a musical feast, especially after Daniel left.
“Glad you liked it. Next time, I’ll take you to see a special event.”
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With Allen’s status, there were pretty much nothing he can’t do. He would even travel thousands of miles as long as Arya would be happy.
Those were is his sincere feelings, unlike those rhetoric that can be compared to. Arya understood his meaning and cherished all his affections.
“Alright, as long as it doesn’t bother your work, I’m willing to follow you to the ends of the earth.” She put the book down and turned around to face him.
Allen nodded with a smile. He took out two years of information about the lingerie brand, “I’ve already sent people to investigate the lingerie company. It is a small workshop with no products to sell, they only create superficial articles and the day after tomorrow, they will be banned.”
“Oh Hubby, thank you for your help …”
“Hmm?” Allen hugged Arya together.
“You were always next to me supporting me behind the scenes, you are my greatest motivation!” Arya laid against his chest with tranquility, even if the sky was to fall on her, she wouldn’t be afraid as long as this man was by her side. “I will buy some time tomorrow and delay the contract signing with them.”
With her returning back to acting, Allen was her solid support.
“You smell lovely …” He touched her cheek affectionately.
Arya replied with a sad smile, “I was very fortunate to meet you at a time when I was at my lowest. I was blessed by the heavens.”
“Then when are you going to terminate the contract?” Allen didn’t like Arya threatened by them again.
“There are still a few things …” Arya couldn’t answer with certainty only because she didn’t know how things would play out.
“Dahua Entertainment Company has a lot of projects that would be suitable for your development. I’ll show them to you next time.”
“I don’t think I’m good enough yet.” Arya said frankly and that she feels she still needs to improve herself.
Allen didn’t want her to feel pressured so her stopped persuading her. It actually wasn’t important whether Arya joined Dahua Entertainment or not, what was important was the development plans were only designed for her alone.
There would be time to discuss these matters in future.
However …
“Do not look down on yourself.”
The next second, he gently picked her up and went to the bed when their eyes met, they could see the tenderness in both of them. novelbin
Allen finally let her go, after a round of intimacy and told her, “Time to sleep.”
Arya’s face flushed from his kisses. She covered herself in the blanket and shyly said, “Alright.”
The next morning after breakfast, Arya took Allen’s car to the set. Luna and Julia was already there waiting.
The moment Arya entered, she noticed something didn’t seem right.
“What’s the matter?” She put her bag down and saw the activity program on the table. Frowning slightly and she asked, “Was this arranged by the company?”
Julia stepped over and angrily said, “This is outrageous! Even now, they want to pass the blame to you and let you bear all their consequences. Just now, Daniel brought Caroline out to gloat.”
“Where is he now?” Arya asked maintaining her calmed expression and ignored the harsh activity program. “Luna, inform Daniel to see me alone now or, I won’t go to the studio.”
“Okay, I’ll go now!”
Chapter 50
Ten minutes later, Daniel rushed over and as soon as he stepped through the door, he started criticizing Arya, “Why are you still here? All the advertisers are outside. Can’t you just get changed and go out and do the shoot immediately?”
“I should get changed now?” Arya kicked away the white lingerie near her feet. “So you mean I should be wearing this? Daniel, are you even a human being?”
“Is there a problem? You have already agreed to do the lingerie ad. Are you going back on your words now?”
“I won’t do it, I am definitely not going to compromise this today. I shouldn’t be surprised, this was Caroline’s idea, wasn’t it?” She meant that Caroline had intentionally changed the filming sequence at the last minute and changed the lingerie style. The lingerie that was sent to the set, wasn’t what you call lingerie. It was a few rags with some rope through it.
“Don’t get Caroline involved! It won’t be professional if you don’t want to wear it. In the name of the CEO of the company, I am demanding you to get changed immediately and get out!”
“What a joke …”
Arya shook her head. “Not going to happen in this lifetime! If you keep insisting, then I’ll go directly to the reporters and disclose everything about you and Caroline. What you wrote in the script will not be mentioned at all.”
When Arya said that, Daniel immediately frowned, “What do you want me to do? I won’t be with you anymore, that won’t change!”
“You don’t have to worry, I’m not interested with you anymore. I refuse to go out dressed in that, but I will speak to the reports.”
Daniel hesitated a bit then said, “Fine, I’ll have that arranged.”
Luna walked over and threw the ‘lingerie’ in the rubbish bin. “Arya, the evidence is ready to be released any time now!”
Arya nodded. She calmed herself down and walked out to the reports.
The advertiser saw Arya’s face and thought she was perfect for the advertisement. As for the lingerie being replaced, that was all Caroline’s idea.
Seeing Arya did not wear her given lingerie but her own cloths when she stepped out, Caroline grunted.
“I knew Arya wouldn’t have been compliant. That’s fine. The show with the best part is yet to come!”
She triumphantly believed she had Arya under her control. She sipped her drink while she waited for the show to unfold.
Daniel explained the situation with the lingerie to the advertisers as Arya stood beside him. She looked at the directors in the front row and said, “Thank you for coming. It’s nice to meet you all. My name is Arya.”
“Of course we are aware of who you are. If we didn’t know you, would we have asked you to endorse our product? The lingerie shoot is about to begin so why don’t you go to the dressing room and get changed? Unless you wore inside and plan on stripping off your cloths here?”
There were lusts and desire in their eyes as they spoke.
According to the updated program, Arya should be wearing her revealing lingerie in public and then after the shoot, the reporter would be interviewing her. novelbin
They all thought they would be able to see Arya’s good figure, but who would’ve thought …
“I would like to explain to you all that I am declining this advertisement and I will never wear such an inferior product.”
“What did you say?”
After Arya scolded the directors to their faces, their expression turned very ugly.
Daniel quickly pulled Arya behind him, “I promised you to have the interview arranged first, so don’t cause any trouble for me. We’ll talk about the advertisement later.”
Arya glanced at him as he was holding her back. She moved his hand away and knew Daniel wouldn’t agree so easily. He was only trying to delay whatever time he had.
Arya looked behind him and saw the reporters that Daniel had arranged had already set up their cameras. Although they were invited, their job was catch the news and have it as the latest headlines. Arya wasn’t concerned they would be helping Daniel to cover up the situation that happened today.
She immediately raised her voice, “I did not want to accept this advertisement. Brilliant Entertainment used an unfair clause to threaten men. I shall be held accountable to the public but I refuse to take on any advertisement for this inferior product.”
“If I won’t do this shoot today, I won’t do this shoot in future either.”
“My bottom line will not change for anyone.”
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