“Mr. Chester, do you have any objections?” Evelyn asked calmly.
Chester’s expression changed rapidly, and he replied with a smile, “Then, let’s welcome Miss Taylor’s addition.”
“I’d like to remind Miss Hall. If a top-tier contract doesn’t live up to its name, the board has the right to vote on the artist’s retention.”
Lydia waved her hand impatiently, “Understood. If there’s nothing else, you can go back and rest.”
Chester’s face darkened, wearing a grim expression, he left directly.
Evelyn casually glanced at Chester’s retreating figure and then addressed the remaining people, “As I just entered The Hall Group, I think it’s only appropriate to give everyone a little welcome gift.”
“Are you the head of the PR department?” She waved her hand, and the head of the PR department stepped forward.
“Miss Taylor.”
“Regarding the Quetzal incident’s public relations, what’s your plan?”
He truthfully answered, “We’ve contacted the ‘Serena’ production team and obtained video records of Quetzal’s audition. Miss Quetzal’s performance is indeed commendable.”
“The direction is right,” Evelyn furrowed her brows slightly, “but it’s not enough.”
An employee disdainfully spoke, “What do you know? We went through a lot to get this video. You think a single comment from you can undermine our efforts?”
“Our PR success rate at The Hall Group is as high as ninety-eight percent. It’s not for you to casually judge.”
The head of the PR department glanced at the employees but didn’t stop their words. He also felt that Evelyn, being an outsider, shouldn’t intervene in their PR matters.
“Miss Taylor, rest assured. I guarantee that Quetzal’s PR will be completed successfully.”
“I want more than just a successful PR. We need to bring the opponent down to truly address the root of the problem.”
Upon hearing this, the head of the PR department was internally shocked. His mindset had always been about problem-solving, and he had never considered using PR to bring down a celebrity who could be considered top-tier.
Evelyn found a computer and then took out a small white USB drive.
Before the USB drive could be analyzed, bursts of mocking laughter came from the PR team.
“A small fry trying to confront a top-tier star?”
“Now, she even dares to dream of dragging Yara into this mess.”
“This is probably an outsider, always pretending to understand things.”
Evelyn glanced at the people and then opened a video clip – a well-edited footage of Yara repeatedly practicing before going on stage. Evelyn’s editing skills were superb. Even if you’re not a dance major, you can tell at a glance how poorly Yara danced.
Those who had been mocking Evelyn instantly closed their mouths, watching the scene before them in disbelief. This evidence was too… too convincing. Just releasing it without any press release would not only solve the problem but also overturn the carefully crafted public image Yara had built. This PR campaign would undoubtedly become the most successful in The Hall Group’s PR history.
Meanwhile, back in his office, Chester was probing into Evelyn and Lydia’s movements. Upon hearing that they intended to target Yara, he sneered.
“Relying on The Hall Group’s mediocre PR team to counter Yara? Pure fantasy.”
His assistant echoed, “Exactly. Trying to confront a popular star head-on is like hitting a rock with an egg. We’ll just sit back and enjoy the show.”
Chester nodded.
Just as the assistant was about to bring up the posts defaming Quetzal to amuse Chester, The Hall Group’s PR department unexpectedly released a video.
Following that, Evelyn released another video, showcasing Quetzal’s flawless performance in “Luna” and contrasting her diligent work with Yara’s arrogant behavior.
Lydia, in her role as the general manager, issued a command: All artists under The Hall Group must share these two videos.
With a massive fan base, the videos garnered millions of shares within a minute.
Netizens who had been gossiping and ridiculing Quetzal were silenced the moment they saw the videos.
“Damn. Yara is so nasty, letting that little actress massage her feet?”
“I saw it clearly. Yara not only troubled Quetzal but also, out of jealousy for her Luna dance, constantly caused trouble on set. She even casually posted a practice video of Quetzal online to defame her.”
“The dance queen, absolutely disgusting..”
…
Yara had just secured a new endorsement and was happily celebrating when her phone started incessantly chiming with notifications. She sneered, thinking that Evelyn had finally succumbed and was coming to offer money. Paying no attention, she leisurely reclined in her chair.
After a while, her assistant rushed in hastily.
“Hey, how can you be so relaxed? Something’s happened – the endorsement you just signed this morning wants to terminate the contract.”
“It’s just terminating a contract. What’s the big deal?” Yara dismissed it casually. “Go find out how much the breach of contract penalty is. I’ll treat you to a meal once we get the money.”
The assistant looked at her innocent expression, “Yara, it’s you who breached the contract. You. We have to compensate the other party with twenty million.”
“What are you talking about?” Yara stood up excitedly. “When did I breach the contract?”
The assistant presented several video clips sent by The Hall Group, “You better watch it yourself…”
Yara took the phone, her hands trembling as she watched. Then, she checked her own phone.
Her message inbox was empty, devoid of any messages from Evelyn. However, her private messages online were overflowing with insults, accusing her of being a scheming person.
Yara instantly crumbled. “How can this be? It’s impossible.”
“What are you doing in a situation like this? Where’s my agent? Quickly contact the company.”
“It’s no use.” The assistant shook her head, “Quetzal signed with The Hall Group. After the videos came out, all the artists under The Hall Group are sharing them. With hundreds of millions of fans, it’s not something the company can handle.”
“What am I supposed to do? I earned so much money for the company, and they’re just ready to abandon me?” Yara questioned.
“Your agent resigned two minutes ago. As for the company…” The assistant hesitated but the implication was clear.
The company had given up on her.
“No, I absolutely can’t lose to that wench.” Yara thought for a moment, her voice venomous. “If we can’t bring down Quetzal, then let’s destroy Evelyn. Go to the media, let them extensively report the bullying I faced on set.”
The media had a longstanding collaboration with Yara, and their speed in disseminating videos and news was rapid.
[Have those netizens who only know how to insult Yara ever thought about finding the reasons? There are no naturally born villains in this world.]
[Are you all blind? Can’t you see how Yara is being bullied by that woman?]
[Being bullied like this and still managing to complete the dance, Yara is already very resilient. If you want to blame someone, go blame that Evelyn, she’s malicious.]
[I’ve seen news about that Evelyn more than once. That trash.]
The PR department head, who had just been celebrating the success of the videos, read through these comments, and his expression turned very grim. He urgently asked Evelyn, “What do we do now? Yara has shifted her target and is attacking you.”
Lydia also frowned in concern.
Evelyn coldly chuckled, not bothered by it. Then, she pulled out another video from the USB drive. “Here, you can release this one.”
She checked the time, stood up, and said, “Handle the rest yourselves. I have other matters to attend to. I’ll be leaving.”
The PR department head found the video and sent it out again. It was the footage of the day Yara deliberately fell, Evelyn quietly had Quetzal film it from behind. Once this video spread, it would be a fatal blow to Yara.
After seeing the video, netizens exploded. Yara’s several million followers plummeted to around ten thousand within an hour.
After confirming that everything was going smoothly, Evelyn went to The Wilson Group building.
It was almost noon, and she was going to have lunch with Henry.
Henry seemed not to have finished his work yet, as he still held financial statements in his hands.
“Wait for me a moment. David bought a fruit platter, you can go eat something.”
“Alright.” Evelyn nodded and was about to turn around when she noticed several red invitation cards placed in front of Henry.
She frowned, “Who’s celebrating something?”
“It’s Alexander.” Henry glanced at them indifferently. “He’s getting engaged.”
“He’s sending out so many invitations for an engagement?” Didn’t he just lament last night? Had he already found Sophia so quickly?
She opened one of the invitations, but it turned out to be empty, with nothing written inside…
There was a note placed next to the invitations.
In summary, Alexander had decided to get engaged to Sophia, but he was currently busy pursuing his wife. So, he asked Henry, Matthew, and Noah to take care of all the preparations on his behalf.
Evelyn: “…”
So, he was already preparing for the engagement without getting Sophia’s consent? That was very much like Alexander’s style.