The next day, Zoey hung around the office until the afternoon, as she had scheduled a meeting with a talent agent from another

entertainment firm. It was about a celebrity's job-hopping.

A leading star from this firm had his eye on hopping over to the Star Movie Group.

The actor in question was a seasoned vet, with a career that stretched back over a decade. His TV series roles had etched a

permanent spot in countless viewers' hearts. Online, the expiration of his contract had becthe subject of much speculation.

But what no one knew was that the star had already been in touch with Star Movie Group, which had agreed to offer him a hefty

signing bonus.

Still, this was a deal she needed to handle in person.

When the appointed hour arrived, Zoey grabbed her purse and headed out. John was already waiting at the hotel, mentioning that

Arthur was catching sZ's next door.

"Zoey, I've ordered stakeout for Arthur. Would you mind knocking on his door to wake him up? He had a night shoot

yesterday, but I told him you were coming. He should be up by now."

Prior to this, Zoey had already negotiated with his current company. Since she was offering a significant signing fee, plus they had

sdirt on them, the top brass were inclined to release him. Arthur was a pretty laid-back guy, not one for unnecessary .

Nearly twenty years in the spotlight, and his Twitter following was pushing eighty million - a true evergreen celebrity.

The hotel rendezvous had been chosen to dodge the paparazzi's prying lenses. The security at the hotel was top-notch, with nary a

pap successfully infiltrating.

door. He had just woken up, assuming it

bathrobe.

he paused, taken

halted her outstretched hand. Clearing her throat, she said,

agent can go

hand through his hair, quickly regaining his composure,

got back next door. Good thing was the signing proceeded swiftly. John, representing the other company, fired

With her lawyer arriving just in time,

with the old company. So, Arthur hopped into Zoey's car, and they headed for

Group to finalize his upcoming schedule

hotel, Arthur shook hands with John. After a collaborative stretch

visions no longer

relief. Zoey

up

free of commitments, which

will have your next roles lined up in

offered a wry smile. Despite an air of experience, he was still young, only thirty-two - prtfor a male actor's

take off.

newcomers and had been hyping up a “couple” with

ire

Arthur's coattails, his old company had indeed propelled a few actresses to

their fans

his Twitter mentions had exploded past thirty thousand, all urging him

the pair reached the company's entrance,

"Zoey, where are you?"

outside the company building. What's

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a feeling something was off. Once in the office, Elvis showed her the

trend was

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