Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 583 The Power of Rich Women

Lance smiled awkwardly, "Hehe, Ms. Fleur, you have a unique taste."

Clara replied, "Violeta is unavailable, so there's no need for us to continue. I'll discuss this further in our meeting when I return." Lance nodded. "Sure, sure."

Out of courtesy, Clara had her assistant take the stack of celebrities' profiles with them as they left.

Even though she had her preferences, she couldn't be too dismissive of the other celebrities-it would be too rude.

Lance walked Clara out himself.

Before he could even get back to his office, Eugene popped up out of nowhere.

"Lance, how was it? That meeting wrapped up fast. Didn't it go well? Who did end up signing?"

Lance stopped mid-motion while opening the office door and gave Eugene an annoyed look. "Do you ever do anything? You startled me!"

Eugene shrugged. "What else can I do? My actress is busy with shoots, and I've got nothing to do. I've been so bored lately, I figured I'd come hang out with you." Lance went into the office.

Eugene breezed in and flopped onto the sofa, lounging like he owned the place.

"So, who did end up getting the deal? You're still keeping it a secret?"

"Man, you

tried to look uninterested, but he might as well have had "Tell me now" written all over

have

If that's the case, why'd they come to

they like is too busy. They're actually interested

surprise, then

want to sign

laugh, do it somewhere else. They want Violeta, but she's too busy to sign right now. So, we might miss out on such a great chance. That's just how it is. "I need to get ready and talk this over with

Eugene didn't bother sticking around any longer. Feeling great, he got up,

Apex, Clara called Amber to explain the whole

I don't want

Apex Entertainment today but they told me Violeta's not available. She's filming right now, and her contract says she can't

"What? How did that

Honestly, I also think Violeta's image is great. She'd be perfect for a perfume

biggest impression on Clara was a cover shot by photographer

femininity, like she was the definition of

Violeta, might as well forget

shot back, "Come on, you think I run Eau Amore or something? You're fifty-why are

got a plan. I can show you how to

though Clara had a lot of influence on the company, she wasn't the one

look at the profit side of