Chapter 21

The two of them stood there casually, like they'd known each other forever, without a hint of awkwardness.

Especially

Elian, with one hand casually tucked into his pocket, glancing down at Miranda's phone with even an air of indulgence.

The staff member didn't seem to react much, simply saying, "The director's busy."

Seeing that Theo wasn't being helpful, Arabella immediately took out her phone and made a call, her voice trembling slightly with feigned distress.

"Dorian."

A moment later, Arabella handed the phone over to the staff member, trying to hide the arrogance in her voice but failing miserably.

"My brother wants to talk to you."

The staff member had just been in touch with the higher-ups, so they knew to look at Elian's expression for guidance.

Under Elian's watchful gaze, she put the call on speaker.

slightly threatening voice came through. "This is Dorian. Aren't you afraid we'll pull our funding

If my sister doesn't get the role she wants, we'll pull out, and your show won't get made. I have plenty of ways to make sure of that." The blatant threat was loud and clear for everyone present. Faces around the room shifted uncomfortably. Such strong-arm tactics from investors weren't unheard

of overt

but couldn't use it to bully and intimidate

and everyone's pampering had

got whatever

to do was play the victim and pout a little. So in her mind, the director would surely

this, everyone's expressions

darkened. "What

to where Miranda and Elian were standing.

was front and

"You!"

furious, holding back only for the sake of her image, or she might have lunged for

with a smile, addressing Dorian on the

stepped forward, he covered Miranda's camera. Miranda had already captured what

smoothly ended the stream and turned off

are you?" Dorian's voice, cautious and suspicious, came from the other

a couple of steps forward before

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