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.

on the spot where Hailey and Suzanne had gotten into the car. His lips

school but doesn’t go home, instead meeting with people from River… and they seemed so close. It’s

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

down slightly, his eyes

Clark,” Owen’s voice was low and chilling, “I’m not turning you

caught off guard.

her body. In the end, your son killed

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his body

moment of hesitation and walked off, unbuttoning his suit jacket as he

unbelievable. But for some reason, he looks especially handsome today despite his usual picky and

an eye out. Hailey might be at a bar. If you see her, call

back a laugh from the other end of the line, “She

snapped, “Shut up.”

Ivan burst into

got you so amused? Come on, share the joke with us,”

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

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

trouble 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 the moment. But Owen? He’s a powerhouse

mention of Owen made the room fall

as he stood up. “Enjoy yourselves. I’m heading to the

room, Ivan was about to make a call. He glanced down and noticed two girls entering through the bar’s front door on

time, the other was dressed in a

was Hailey and

but Suzanne had to leave early

so why not make the most of it? Hailey had decided to

was nearby and about to head home when Hailey called. Without

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

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

and Elegance,” he said

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