Thinking about the pain of a life being detached from her body, Evelyn’s emotions collapsed. She didn’t know how long she had cried in Henry’s arms before gradually calming down and falling asleep.
Henry carried her back to the bedroom, then silently came out and dialed David’s number.
“Is ‘Shadowguard’ still active?”
“The last command of ‘Silent Reapers’ hasn’t been revoked by the Grand Elder yet.”
If it weren’t for boss using some means to severely damage the ‘Silent Reapers,’ they might still be hunted down.
Henry fell silent for a moment and then said, “This time, the mission just beating someone up.”
“Who… ?”
Henry spoke slowly, “Alexander.”
David, who had just sat down at the computer ready to search for that person’s information,”…”
Master Alexander! How did he offend the boss?
David: “…”
…
In the evening, Evelyn was awakened by the phone rings.
“Evelyn,” Quetzal’s pitiful cry came through, “Something has happened, we are all in trouble.”
Evelyn had already guessed what happened, she comforted her in a low voice, “Don’t worry, take your time and tell me what happened.”
“News, trending topics, everywhere is about you bullying Yara on the ‘Serena’ musical crew.”
“Go on.”
“And mine,” talking about herself, Quetzal’s voice became even more pitiful, “they recorded a video of me making mistakes during rehearsal, posted it on major websites, and even got a few major influencers to repost it. Now netizens think I’m not suitable for playing Luna, calling for a replacement.”
Hearing that Yara had been so cruel to a young girl, Evelyn suddenly sat up from the bed.
At this moment, the phone vibrated.
Evelyn glanced at it, it was a message from Lydia.
She replied briefly to Lydia and then said to Quetzal, “Last time, you mentioned finding a manager. Have you found a suitable one?”
“Not yet,” Quetzal asked tentatively, “Evelyn, have you changed your mind? Do you want to be my manager?”
Evelyn chuckled, “Quetzal, I don’t understand the entertainment industry, I can’t guide you.”
“Oh…” There was an indescribable disappointment in her tone.
“Get up early tomorrow, I’ll take you to find a reliable manager,” Evelyn expressed her intentions.
Quetzal, who had just felt a bit defeated, instantly happily responded, “Okay.”
After saying that, she forgot about being pushed into the trending topics and joyfully ended the call.
Evelyn shook her head helplessly, checked various video platforms.
The comments were undoubtedly full of insults towards her and sympathy for Yara.
Quetzal’s news, because it involved Yara as well, received even more intense reactions than expected.
Humph! Yara…
…
The next day, The Hall Group’s top floor.
Lydia brought a cup of coffee to Evelyn and handed a glass of milk to Quetzal. “Here, this is a gift for you.”
Evelyn looked at the documents in front of her, opened it, and glanced through it.
The equity transfer agreement of The Hall Group!
Although it was only two percent, it was enough to surprise Evelyn.
“What does this mean?”
Lydia took a sip of coffee, “You are now my strategist. How can you not have some say in the company?”
“The stake may be small, but holding it gives you considerable influence at The Hall Group.”
Evelyn: “…”
This reason…
Quetzal couldn’t help but chuckle, but then worried that her laughter might offend Lydia. She quickly lowered her head and pretended to be sipping milk.
Lydia noticed her and whispered to Evelyn, “Is this really Luna? She’s so young.”
Having seen Luna’s dance before, although Lydia can’t see her face clearly, but every move Luna made seemed to be infused with soul. When there was supposed to be strength, her movements were vigorous and powerful; when it needed to be gentle, it flowed like water. Luna seemed to breathe life into every motion.
So, when someone criticized Luna, Lydia was furious and immediately brought in the PR team to defend Quetzal.
Quetzal blushed at being observed by Lydia and instinctively took two steps behind Evelyn.
Under Lydia’s curious gaze, Evelyn nodded and said, “Absolutely. Would you like to sign her as an artist?”
“Yes!” Lydia nodded eagerly. “Such a talented individual is exactly what our company lacks.”
“But, Evelyn, how did you manage to bring her here?”
Evelyn explained, “She’s my sister.”
“The contract needs to be top-notch.”
“No problem.” Lydia wasn’t stingy about such trivial matters.
Listening to Evelyn and Lydia resolving her matter in just a few words, Quetzal couldn’t help but feel a bit elated. A top-tier contract was the treatment reserved for A-list celebrities, and even the arrogant Yara hadn’t secured one.
Evelyn effortlessly settled everything with just a few words?
“Evelyn…”
Quetzal was about to speak when the office door was abruptly pushed open. Several old directors who were previously associated with Terrence, along with the PR team arranged by Lydia, walked in.
After Terrence left, everything was now under Chester’s control. Chester, in his fifties and more cunning than Terrence, eyed Evelyn.
After Terrence made a move against this woman, his entire family vanished from Memphis, so Chester didn’t dare underestimate Evelyn.
Chester turned to Lydia, “Miss Hall, there’s something I need to verify. The company’s PR team was established to support the signed artists. Helping an outsider like this is a waste of resources.”
“Outsider?” Lydia took out a top-tier contract from the files, and handed it to Evelyn and Quetzal, saying with a smile, “After signing this contract, we’re family.”
Seeing the words “top-tier,” Chester was momentarily shocked, and a trace of malice flashed in his eyes. Unreasonable, her methods were quite unreasonable. However, the more unreasonable, the more advantageous it was for him.
Before Chester could speak, the directors beside him couldn’t contain themselves.
“A top-tier contract… for a newcomer, not even properly debuted?”
“It’s a joke, truly a joke. In all my years at The Hall Group, this is the first time I’ve witnessed such unreliable behavior. Are you joking with The Hall Group?”
“Miss Hall, do you treat this place as your own, where you can do as you please?”
“Giving her a top-tier contract is something our board absolutely disagrees with.”
“Hmph!” Lydia, looking at their resolute attitudes, suddenly sneered, “I’m not asking for your opinions.”
“Don’t forget, with my current position, I can give out a top-tier contract every year. Coincidentally, I haven’t used this year’s opportunity yet.”
With that, Lydia took back the contract Quetzal had signed, stamped it with The Hall Group’s official seal.
Those people’s faces turned pale, staring at Lydia for a while without uttering a word.
Chester chuckled, “I just forgot about this.”
“But…” He glanced deeply at Evelyn, “Miss, it seems you’ve appeared in such important situations at The Hall Group more than once, haven’t you?” He appeared to be asking, but in reality, he subtly directed the directors’ hostility towards Evelyn.
Sure enough, in the next moment, the suppressed anger of those people burst out.
“Miss Hall has the right to give out a top-tier contract. Why is this young lady here??”
“This office holds numerous group secrets. Did Miss Hall forget about that?”
“Miss, please leave immediately.”
The malice on their faces was too evident. Quetzal cautiously tugged at Evelyn.
“Evelyn, this contract… should we reconsider?”
Evelyn patted her hand, ” It’s just a top-tier contract. In a few months, your value will support half of The Hall Group’s entertainment revenue.”
In her words, that coveted top-tier contract for others was as simple as taking candy from a baby.
Quetzal was currently nothing more than a newcome. The dream of skyrocketing to the top in just a few months was something she hardly dared to contemplate. Yet, Evelyn’s confident tone, natural gaze, and made the fervent beating of her heart couldn’t be restrained. For Evelyn, she would undoubtedly work even harder.
The board members listened to Evelyn with disdain evident on their faces.
“Hmph! Can’t even keep a minor role, yet dreaming of becoming a top-tier influencer at The Hall Group? ”
“She can’t even dream of such good fortune. Young people nowadays really love to indulge in fantasies.”
“Don’t waste words on her. If she doesn’t leave, immediately call security to throw her out.”
The focus shifted back, and these malicious glares turned towards Evelyn.
Evelyn leaned back comfortably in her chair. Her gaze was lazy, and the oppressive aura emanating from her felt like a towering mountain, unmercifully pressing down on everyone.
…
Lydia’s expression became serious, and other board members started sweating. Who was this woman, and what was her background to exude such a terrifying presence?
One director swallowed hard, took out his phone, and prepared to call the security office.
“That gentleman, don’t bother.” After a moment of contemplation, Evelyn suddenly felt that Lydia’s earlier suggestion was quite reasonable.
She picked up a pen, signed the equity transfer document, then looked up, sharing a smile with Lydia.
“Coincidentally, just a moment ago, I officially joined The Hall Group.”
Everyone in the room dumbfounded, especially Chester.