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.

Aren't you afraid we'll pull our funding if you don't play

of that." The blatant threat was loud

kind of overt

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

and everyone's pampering had always made

saw herself as a princess who got whatever she wanted, with

mind, the director would surely cave. "Someone's

everyone's expressions

darkened. "What live

eyes turned to where Miranda and Elian were standing. Miranda waved at Arabella with a cheeky grin. "Hi

face was front and

"You!"

sake of her image, or

stepped forward with a smile, addressing Dorian on the other end of the line, "Mr.

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

ended the stream and turned off her

and

name's Elian Ashcroft," Elian said casually, taking a couple of steps forward

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