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 was his own agent, and answered the door in

bathrobe.

he

hand. Clearing her throat, she said, "Once you're

go over the

a hand through his hair, quickly regaining his

proceeded swiftly. John, representing

parried by Zoey. With her lawyer arriving just in time, the deal

still with the old company. So,

his

with John. After a collaborative stretch of four or

that their visions no longer aligned, necessitating a

Zoey glanced at him through the rearview mirror as she

you wrap up

of commitments, which is

will have your next

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

take off.

had wanted him to mentor their newcomers and had been hyping up a “couple” with

ire of the

indeed propelled a few actresses to fame,

their fans and

Twitter mentions had exploded past thirty thousand,

reached the company's entrance,

"Zoey, where are you?"

outside the company

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