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.

"This is Dorian. Aren't you afraid we'll pull our funding if you

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 would just envy Arabella's

kind of overt

table, but couldn't use it to bully and intimidate the

her brother's protective nature. The Hawke family's influence and everyone's pampering had always

saw herself as a princess who got whatever

a little. So in her mind, the director would surely cave. "Someone's live streaming this! There are already people calling in, complaining!" a

everyone's expressions

face darkened.

were standing. Miranda waved

was front and center

"You!"

back only for the sake of her image, or she might

addressing Dorian on the other end of the

as he stepped forward, he covered Miranda's camera.

ended the stream and turned

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

casually, taking a couple of steps forward before giving a staff member a

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