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.

is Dorian. Aren't you afraid we'll

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, but when it came to smaller roles, people tended to look the other way if an agreement could be reached. Most

of overt threat

but couldn't use it to bully and intimidate the

however, smirked, clearly accustomed to her brother's protective nature. The Hawke family's influence and everyone's pampering had always made her feel proud and entitled.

whatever she wanted, with someone always there to fight her battles and

she had to do was play the victim and pout a little. So in her mind, the director would surely cave. "Someone's live streaming

everyone's expressions

face darkened.

and Elian were standing. Miranda waved at Arabella with a cheeky grin.

face was front and center on

"You!"

back only for the sake of her image,

addressing Dorian on the other end of the line, "Mr.

Miranda's camera. Miranda had already captured

so she smoothly ended the stream and turned off her phone

voice, cautious and suspicious,

a couple of steps forward before giving

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