Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld

Chapter 178 Flora, We Were Always Meant to Be Rivals

In a private office in Central City, Riley gazed at the transferred funds with a mocking look in her eye. Did Flora really think she wouldn't give up on her?

The Harrisons had become has-beens, no longer the powerful family they once were. Her cousin truly believed the Harpers would stand by the Harrisons - what a fantasy.

Across from Riley, a woman with an innocent face but unremarkable features noticed the smile at the corner of Riley's mouth and asked, "Riley, did Flora really transfer the money?"

Riley glanced at the balance in the account and said, "Of course, Victor dumped her, and the Harrisons have long been on the decline. She can only rely on me now. Her career is on the rise; there's no way I'd let some photo ruin it all." Emerson sipped her coffee with a pout, voicing her discontent, "Riley, you said you'd boost my career. Now Flora and I are in the same boat, but the audience just loves her more. It seems it's either her or me, but never both." Looking affectionately at Emerson, Riley took her hand and said with a bit of sternness, "Emerson, you're a performer; that's not a face you want the public to see. Be careful, or someone might snap a photo and say you can't manage a poker face."

Emerson quickly wiped the scowl off her face, replacing it with a sweet smile, "Is this better?"

"Much better," Riley said, his gaze softening, a stark contrast to the stern look he'd give Flora. "You're so pretty, Emerson. Don't worry, I promised to promote you and I will. I'll make sure you're among the A-listers, and soon you'll be winning awards, too.

but I won't let that continue. I'll hold the money for now and use it for you when the time comes. As for hiring a detective, I'll set aside a million for a less experienced one to see

an agent requires maintaining certain appearances, no matter what, to avoid

Emerson added,

young and beautiful face,

eyebrow, thinking, 'Flora, if you're in my way,

industry is flooded with

pure and innocent image became increasingly sought after. In Pliar country-the industry's barometer-beauty standards were returning to a more

and she had to seize any opportunity to eliminate all competition,

what she didn't reveal to Riley was that she had the

star were in the same boat. Riley would help her, but he would never allow her to leak Flora's