Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 2423

"Just focus on your choreography. Don't get involved in this," Max replied curtly.

"What Mr. Hamilton did was out of line. We need to make our stance clear. Unless he personally shows up to beg and make major concessions, I'm not letting this go that easily!"

Vincent knew something was off the moment he heard that tone. Worried that Max might take things too far and sabotage the deal, he quickly cut him off.

"I'll sign it! Don't posture with Mr. Hamilton. Just go ahead and sign the contract! I have to be on this show!"

Max was momentarily stunned by his outburst before he frustratedly snapped back, "What about your rehearsals? The concert's just around the corner! There's no way we can postpone it!"

"I'll condense everything and handle it privately, but I have to be on this show." Vincent insisted.

Though Max usually handled Vincent's affairs, the latter was more than just a client. He held stocks in the company and full decision-making power within his studio.

Most of the time, he left things to Max. But when he laid down the law like this, not even Max could override him.

There was no need for Carlos to come grovelling. Now that Vincent knew Shannon was going, he was going too. There was no room for negotiation.

…

A similar situation was unfolding in Olivia's production set.

Her manager also thought Carlos' move of making an unilateral announcement was questionable, but unlike Max, he understood.

Regardless of whether it was Olivia's personal desire to join the show or a strategic decision to ride the wave of popularity, her company and manager were fully supportive of her joining the show. The only problem was that the director of her drama wouldn't let her go.

The drama had reached a critical juncture, and the director was notoriously strict within the industry. Not to mention taking on another role, even asking for a few days off was almost impossible.

Realizing her soft approach wasn't working, Olivia's eyes instantly turned red. She slumped into a chair off to the side and pretended to wipe away tears.

"I won't act irresponsible, Polley, but a very important friend of mine will be there at this job too. She just went through something terrible and made it back. I didn't even get a chance to check if she's really okay.

"I miss her so much. When she was out saving others, I couldn't help her and forgot her entirely. Now she's finally back, all I want is to give her a hug. That's all I can do…"

She'd just planned to put on a show of pity, but the more she spoke, the more her eyes reddened and her voice choked with genuine feelings.

In her heart, she made a snap decision. If Polley wouldn't let her go, she'd fake an accident and break her leg if she had to. She was going anyway!

As these thoughts swirled in her mind, she noticed Polley stiffen slightly across from her.

The latter locked his eyes on her and suddenly asked, "That very important friend you mentioned… Is she Shannon?"