Chapter 54

Chapter 54

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The script was promising. Yet, Trix couldn’t quite grasp what Hailey meant by being fully responsible for it.

“Are you with Dalton Group Entertainment?

I’m Hailey Dalton, the second daughter of the Dalton family, she introduced herself confidently.

Trix and her manager couldn’t help but gasp in surprise.

Though they weren’t part of high society circles, they had heard a few rumors about Hailey- how she was brought back from the countryside, a simple country girl.

Trix thought, “Looking at the girl before me, how could she possibly be a country bumpkin? The high society rumors were clearly not true,

“I’ll take the script, Trix said decisively.

No matter who Hailey was in the Dalton family, just the fact that she was the author of River was enough for Trix to take the role—even if the script turned out to be a cheesy, melodramatic romance.

The negotiations with Trix went smoothly, and after the contract was signed, Hailey didn’t have to worry about any further details. All Hailey had to do next was cast the remaining key roles and choose an auspicious date to announce the start of production.

By 8 PM, Hailey and Suzanne finally left the private room.

It had been a long time since they last caught up, and after discussing work, they hadn’t had the chance to relax. Since they were close in age, they decided to head to a bar for some fun.

The two of them left in a car.

Neither of them noticed that as soon as they left, a group of people emerged from the restaurant.

At the front of the group was a man in a perfectly tailored black suit, his build impressive, with a chillingly composed aura that commanded attention.

It was none other than Owen.

Hailey and Suzanne had

people from River… and they

Calhoun, please reconsider,” a man pleaded, still desperately trying to convince him. “This project is a great opportunity. All I need is three million dollars in investment, and I guarantee you’ll make a huge profit.” Seeing that Owen had stopped, the man thought there might still be a chance and quickly grabbed his

glanced down slightly, his eyes darkening with a cold

chilling, “I’m not turning you down

caught off guard.

In the end, your son killed her. You covered it up with money, didn’t you?” The words dropped

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his body

off, unbuttoning his suit jacket as he casually tossed it

unbelievable. But for some reason, he looks especially

car, Owen made a call. “Have your men keep an eye out. Hailey might be at a bar. If you see her, call

the other end

“Shut

call ended, and Ivan burst

Gibbs, what’s got you so amused? Come on, share the joke with us,” one of the men asked,

glance at one of them, a smirk tugging at his lips as he lazily drawled, “I could tell you, but you wouldn’t

young man who had asked the question immediately realized who Ivan was talking about and quickly quieted down. He

with a few rich kids is one thing, but challenging Mr. Calhoun could cost you everything. After all, Owen is in a league of his own. We’re just privileged kids living for

of Owen made the room fall into an unexpected silence.

“Enjoy

Ivan was about to make a call. He glanced down and noticed two girls entering through the

same time, the other was dressed in a red coat, playfully adorned

Hailey

had to leave early due to

it? Hailey had decided to give

Hailey called. Without a second thought, she canceled her plans and chose to join Hailey

smile playing on his lips, Ivan spun his phone in his hand, took a quick picture,

to bars, he was familiar with the places Ivan frequented. It only took him

to Romance and Elegance,” he said coldly.

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