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.

Dorian. Aren't you afraid we'll pull

the Blackwell family invested in your show. 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, 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 threat

couldn't use

her brother's protective nature. The Hawke family's influence and everyone's pampering had always made her feel proud and entitled. Naturally, she didn't think anything

princess who got whatever

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 this! There are already people calling in, complaining!" a

this, everyone's expressions

face darkened. "What live

to where Miranda and Elian were standing. Miranda waved at Arabella with a

face was front

"You!"

Miranda, furious, holding back only for the sake of her

the other end of

Miranda's camera.

so she smoothly ended the stream and

Dorian's voice, cautious and suspicious, came from the other

Elian said casually, taking a couple of steps forward before

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