After Jessica left, Bianca returned to the private room, feeling anxious. When she opened the door, she was surprised to find Diana passed out drunk on the sofa.
With no other option, Bianca helped Diana get back home. It was already late at night when she finally made it back to the apartment.
Thinking Dave must have fallen asleep, Bianca quietly opened the door and tiptoed inside. But to her surprise, he was wide awake, reading a magazine on the sofa in the living room.
“Mr. Evans, it’s really late. Why aren’t you in bed yet?”
Unexpectedly, Dave didn’t respond. He just set down the magazine, turned off the lights, and headed to his bedroom, closing the door behind him.
Bianca was stunned. Had Dave been waiting for her this whole time?
As she lay in bed, Bianca couldn’t stop thinking about what Jessica had revealed earlier that night. She tossed and turned, unable to sleep peacefully.
The next day, while Bianca was working, a news alert popped up on her computer. The headline grabbed her attention right away. It said that Joy Media’s movie had been banned from all platforms because it might have pornographic and violent scenes, and all the episodes were taken down from the internet.
After reading the article, Bianca felt relieved. She thought companies like that deserved to be punished.
That evening, Bianca praised Justin in front of Dave.
“Mr. Wilson acted quickly and decisively. He’s such a great leader. It only took him one night to take down Joy Media. Isn’t that impressive?”
Seeing the admiration in Bianca’s eyes, Dave’s mood soured.
Justin just did what he was told, but he’s getting all the praise!
“How can you be so sure it was him?” Dave asked, looking upset.
“I’m sure it was him!” Bianca replied confidently. “Out of everyone there yesterday, only Mr. Wilson could do something like this, and he was the one who helped us, remember? It’s rare for such a big boss to be so kind!”
“Hmph!” Dave snorted, clearly annoyed. He got up, went into his bedroom, and slammed the door shut.
Bianca frowned at the closed door. What an unpredictable guy! She was just stating the truth. Why did he suddenly get so mad?
****
That Friday, right before Bianca was done for the day, someone stormed into the office and headed straight to her desk.
Bianca looked up and saw Ashley, who was glaring at her with anger. “Bianca, how could you lie to me about the company’s overtime pay?!”
Ashley had figured out that Bianca had fooled her.
Bianca smiled. “I didn’t lie. I’m new here, too. I thought the company’s overtime pay was like other international companies. Is that a big deal?”
“You-” Ashley started to say.
But just then, Jessica stepped out of her office.
Jessica frowned at Ashley and said firmly, “Jasmine, why are you still here? I told you to get ready for tonight’s party. It’s really important!”
Ashley shot one final glare at Bianca before storming off. Then, she heard Jessica say, “Bianca, you’re coming with me tonight.”
“What? Why should she go to such an important party?” Ashley spun around and protested.
Even though Jessica seemed annoyed, she still clarified, “She’s my assistant. Why can’t she come to the party with me?”
“Hmph! Just look at her! If she comes, she’ll embarrass the company!” Ashley sneered at Bianca before leaving haughtily.
Bianca didn’t let Ashley’s words bother her. She turned to Jessica and asked calmly, “What kind of party is it?”
Jessica smiled and said, “It’s a big celebration hosted by our company. Lots of celebrities and important people will be there. If you come with me, it could be great for your career. I’ll send you the details soon.”
When Jessica headed for the door, she paused and turned back to Bianca. “Make sure to dress up, okay? This party is really important.”
Bianca nodded quickly.
When Bianca got home, she spread out all her clothes on her bed. She realized she didn’t have many fancy dresses. Then, she spotted the evening gown she wore to an engagement party; it was her best dress.
Later, when Dave returned from work, he found Bianca wearing the white evening gown he had bought her. She was admiring herself in the hallway mirror.
Bianca turned to him and asked, “Mr. Evans, do I look alright?”
Tonight, Bianca had her hair in an elegant braided bun, giving her a regal appearance. The white designer dress matched her noble and pure aura, and her subtle makeup highlighted her charm. She looked stunning, easily grabbing everyone’s attention in the crowd of beautiful people.
“What’s the occasion?” Dave asked, curious about Bianca’s dressed-up appearance.
“The company’s throwing a big party tonight. They say lots of famous people will be there, so I have to look nice,” Bianca explained.
“I see,” Dave replied, casually putting his briefcase down. “Who else will be there?”
Bianca thought for a moment, then said, “Well, some of the company’s new artists will be there, and my boss too, of course. I’m not sure who else will show up.”
Truthfully, Dave was already aware of the party. One of the movies funded by Phoenix Entertainment had made over two billion dollars at the box office, so the company was throwing a big celebration.
Everyone invited to the party was a big shot in the entertainment world. It was well-known that people in the industry always competed for attention. The last thing a female star wanted was for someone else to steal the spotlight.
Bianca was still new to the entertainment world. If she showed up at the party looking so gorgeous, she’d make a lot of enemies.
“I don’t think that dress is right,” Dave said, taking off his suit jacket and putting on a black one. Then he took Bianca’s hand and headed out the door.
“Wait, where are we going?” Bianca asked, surprised.
“We’re going to get you another dress,” Dave replied.
“But I don’t have much time!” Bianca protested.
However, Dave didn’t listen. He led her to the sidewalk and hailed a taxi. Soon, they arrived at a small boutique. It didn’t look fancy from the outside, but it had stylish clothes inside.
When Dave entered, a man with long hair greeted them with a smile.
Dave pushed Bianca towards the man and said quickly, “You’ve got an hour to make her look good. Keep it simple but nice.”
The man chuckled and rubbed his temples. “Your requests are always interesting.”
Then, he took Bianca to pick out a dress from the racks. An hour later, he finished styling her and showed Dave the result.