Azalea pulled over at the entrance of Michael’s villa and called Meadow. “Mrs. Davis, I’m at the gate of the villa. Can you please let me in as I have something to tell you?”
Azalea had been calling Meadow continuously ever since she had been driven out of the club last night. She even sent many apologizing messages but it was not enough to subside Meadow’s anger.
Meadow wanted to see how Azalea intended to explain herself since she was currently here. Meadow snorted and said, “Alright, do come in!”
Azalea was relieved when Meadow agreed to see her. She hung up the phone and let out a sigh of relief. She had brought Meadow’s favorite gift and got off the car before making her way into the villa.
Stanty and Michael were not in while Meadow was the only one at home. Looking at Azalea and the lovely gift, Meadow asked, “What would you like to tell me?”
“Mrs. Davis, I’m sorry!” Azalea placed the gift on top of the tea table and her eyes soon turned watery. She knelt at Meadow and apologized, “It was my fault last night and I am aware that you are upset at me! I apologize and would be ready to accept any punishment from you!”
“I am indeed feeling mad at you! Why did you claim that there is nothing between you and Michael? What was your intention of embarrassing me in public? Were you intending to take advantage of me?”
“No, I was forced to say that. I was left with no choice! You did observe last night that Abbie and Richard were not a fan of me. They watched Valeria humiliate me without saying a word. Although I am adopted by the Clark family, I am well aware of where I stand. I have nothing and I am being frowned upon in the family!”
Azalea was an actress and she was very professional in putting on a brilliant act. “I would be long dead if I chose to go against them. I have no other choice left!”
She cried her lungs out while Meadow had recalled Valeria giving Azalea a hard time. It was evident that they did not take Azalea seriously at all judging by their icy attitude towards Meadow.
Her anger subsided a little upon thinking about it and comforted her, “Alright, I know how you feel! Calm yourself down before we can talk things through!”
Azalea stopped sobbing and said, “Mrs. Davis, I am being blacklisted from the entertainment industry. The Saunders and Howard family, as well as Wolf Group, has done this to me. All my advertising contracts have been canceled and my promising acting role has already been replaced by someone else.”
“What? They have crossed the line!” Meadow was aware of the messy situation upon hearing the conversation between Archer and William last night.
Azalea was a famous celebrity and was being boycotted based on unrealistic grounds. Meadow felt pity towards her and asked, “What are you going to do?”
“I have no idea. No one would lend me a helping hand and I might have to relocate as the last resort.”
Azalea began sobbing while Meadow let out a sigh and said, “Azalea, I want to help you but this is out of my control. They have been talking ill about you after you were being dismissed last night and things don’t seem too good now. Michael’s father has always been silent although he was not delighted upon your relationship with Michael. However, his attitude suddenly changed and he even gave me an earful after dinner last night. He wants me to clear the mess regarding the both of you and I reckon that things could not be turned around anymore!”
Azalea froze upon hearing about it. She was not only blacklisted but her plan about being a couple with Michael had also gone down the drain. Why was she so unlucky?
She remained silent and suppressed the anger within her while she continued to cry.
Meadow frowned and stared at Azalea who was still sobbing. Meadow had initially thought that Azalea would come up with something brilliant, but it was clear that Meadow had instead overestimated her capability. Azalea was evidently not good enough for Michael but Meadow had other plans in mind.
Meadow had always stood firm on her grounds in accepting Azalea as Michael’s girlfriend. She was not keen to connect ties with the Clark family but was instead interested in something else.
Meadow suppressed her dissatisfaction and said, “Alright, that’s enough! It is not game over for you yet. Why don’t you come up with a plan to solve this matter instead of balling your eyes out?”
“Mrs. Davis, no one would lend me a helping hand even if I beg on my knees. What can I possibly do? I love Michael so much and I just want to be with him…”
“You can always seek help from someone influential, right?” Meadow interrupted her.
“Who?” Azalea questioned as she could not think of anyone who fitted the bill. Besides, why would Azalea visit Meadow if she had a plan in mind?
“You can seek for Emily! She has connections with all kinds of influential people. Things would eventually be resolved as long as she helps you out.”
“Aunt Emily? Isn’t she just a normal and humble person? Are you sure about that?” Azalea was not convinced that Emily could be her savior.
“How naive of you! Do you really think that you have made it this far based solely on your efforts?” Meadow sneered and continued, “Your aunt has made you into a famous celebrity. She had a word with the owner of Ryland Holdings to back you up.”
“What? How could she pull some strings with such a big corporation when she is merely an ordinary person?” Azalea was still feeling skeptical.
Emily was very kind and had treated her like a daughter of her own. Emily would generally fulfill her request whenever Azalea required her assistance.
However, it was just petty matters such as treating her to a good meal and buying her some pretty clothing. This was different as Ryland Holdings was one of the major national companies in B City. How was it possible for Emily to be friendly with the owner?
“That’s enough. It would be a waste of my efforts to explain further as you would not be able to understand it. Just listen to me and call your aunt now. You would be able to turn things around. Trust me!”
Azalea listened to her advice as she was left with no other options. She then switched on her phone and dialed Emily’s number.
Emily answered with a gentle voice as usual, “Azalea, how have you been?”
“Not good! I’ve been in a mess lately!” Azalea began to act exactly the same when talking to Meadow just now. She started sobbing and said, “I have been blacklisted by Saunders Enterprises, Howard Group, and Wolf Group. I am currently walking on eggshells in B City. Aunt Emily, what should I do? Will this be the end of my career? How could I possibly strive on like this when life has no meaning for me? I would rather die than to see my career go downhill.”
Emily replied with a stern tone, “What nonsense are you talking about? Why would you seek death when it is normal for one to experience the ups and downs in life? You should find a way to solve your problem instead of running away from it. The world would turn upside down if everyone has the same train of thoughts as you.”
Azalea defended herself and said, “Aunt Emily, you have no idea how badly my current situation is. I am not being boycotted by a single company but instead three. How could I fight back with these giants all by myself?”
“Let me come up with something! Just to make things clear, the companies that blacklisted you are the Saunders Enterirpises, Howard Group, and Wolf Group, right?” Emily wanted to make sure and continued, “I can have a word with Archer from the Saunders Enterprise as I used to be friendly with him. There will not be a problem to smooth things out in Howard Group as well. But, Wolf Group… it’s fine. Let’s worry about that when we deal with the first two companies first.”