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Yolanda still couldn’t be bothered to argue. She pulled out her phone and started replying to lan’s WhatsApp
messages
Jan was out filming today.
lan texted: “Ms. Grant, I have two hours free at 7 PM tonight”
By that time, everything at Starlight should be over, Yolanda thought. She replied: “Send me the address then. I’ll come find you.”
Ian sent a few heart emojis back.
Yolanda didn’t bother replying. She could feel a piercing gaze fixed on her–the unsettling sensation of being watched was impossible to ignore.
She glanced up to find Stella standing over her, a look of pure disdain in her eyes. “Weren’t you supposed to be working? Now Jason’s stuck doing everything alone while you’re busy texting someone. Isn’t that kind of out of line?”
Before Yolanda could say anything, Jason stepped in. “Me and Ms. Grant have a work arrangement–she pays, I handle the job. That’s just how it goes.”
Stella saw him sticking up for Yolanda and clenched her jaw, clearly frustrated. “That’s just taking advantage of you! Jason, I know you’re not the type to complain, but have you ever thought she might be messing with your on purpose?”
Yolanda couldn’t help but laugh at that.
Stella’s face turned bright red with rage. “What’s so funny? Am I right? Jason’s too good–natured to say anything, so you’re taking advantage of him! But now that I’m around, I won’t let you push him around!”
“Ms. Cole, even with you at his side, Jason’s managed to get this far. That really shows how capable he is,” Yolanda said coolly.
Stella stared at Yolanda in disbelief for a few seconds before fury took over and she raised her hand to slap her. “Are you saying I’m the one dragging him down?!”
Yolanda grabbed her wrist, her gaze turning cold. “Do you really think I couldn’t get Jason kicked out of Sinclair Group with just one word? What’s in it for you to piss me off? Ms. Cole, you watch over him like a hawk, acting like anyone who chats with him is out to seduce him. If you’re that worried, why not just ask Mr. Maine to quit for you? Then you can keep him chained to your side for good.”
“You-!” Stella choked, her face flushing as tears welled up.
Stella’s tears streamed down her cheeks as she watched Jason walk over.
“Ms. Grant, please let go,” Jason said, voice steady.
Yolanda released her grip.
10:39 FIC OCT 17
ACID
Stella thing herself into Jason’s arms, tears streaming down her face. “Jason, did you hear her? Isn’t she way out of line?
Jason scowled and pried her off him. “I’ve got work to get through. If you keep pulling stunts like this, don’t bother showing up again
Stella’s face went deathly pale and she blurted, “Sorry! I know–your job is the most important.”
Jason pulled out his bank card and handed it over, voice icy. “This is everything I’ve saved up. If you want something, just go buy it.
Stella’s eyes sparkled. She snatched the card, delight written all over her face, then gave Yolanda a look that screamed I win and let out a smug little huff.
Jason, I knew you always treat me best! I just spotted a couple of Hermès bags I’ve been eyeing–I’m going to snag them right now! Catch you later, Jason.”
Yolanda watched her skip off, then couldn’t help but comment, “Those bags cost at least 30 thousand each. You really don’t mind, huh? I figured someone who worked their way up from nothing would be a lot more careful with money.”
Jason sat back down at his computer, his posture as rigid as ever. “I was adopted by Stella’s grandmother when I was a kid. If she hadn’t taken me in, I would’ve starved to death. Now she’s seriously ill and asked me to look after Stella. It’s only right that I repay her. If Stella wants to spend money, let her. I can always make more.”
Yolanda glanced around the room in amazement. “Is this house in her name too?”
Yeah, she asked for it,” Jason replied.
“Mr. Maine, you’re unbelievably generous. Don’t you ever think about yourself?” Yolanda said.
Jason shot her a puzzled look, then turned back to his computer. “Think about what? We all end up six feet under—it’s pointless to cling to stuff. If she wants it, let her have it. As long as she doesn’t mess with my work, I don’t care.
‘Now that’s a one–of–a–kind guy,‘ Yolanda mused. ‘I’ve never run into anyone quite like him.‘
“So, are you going to marry her?” Yolanda asked.
“Yes. I promised Grandma I’d marry Stella,” Jason replied.
“Honestly, I don’t think you even understand what it means to love someone. If you ever really meet the right person, living like this, just by yourself–how would you ever make her happy? Stella’s just not the one for you, Yolanda said.
“Ms. Grant, where do all these so–called perfect matches even come from? As long as you can put up each other’s tempers, life’s basically the same no matter who you spend it with,” Jason said.
with
Yolanda was about to say more, but Jason’s tone suddenly turned all business. “The market’s open.”
‘Classic Jason–always zeroed in on the numbers,‘ Yolanda thought.
10.30 FM, Oct 17
Yslanda’s eyes followed his, staring at the screen ‘How long before it’s ready?”
Within an hour, Jason replied.
Yolanda nodded in relief and checked her phone again, where Sophie was still live–ranting and crying for sympathy The chat was exploding with furious netizens, and more and more people were gathering outside Starlight headquarters, turning the whole place into a war zone. These days, every talent from Starlight was being smeared and attacked nonstop, and anyone who didn’t speak out against Yolanda was instantly lumped in as her ally.
Yolanda waited there for another hour until Jason finally said, “It’s done.”
She whipped out her phone and called the cops right away.
Meanwhile, Sophie was still on her live stream, turning on the waterworks and playing the victim for her
viewers.
“Yeah, there’s five of us squashed together in this little rental apartment. The landlord is so stingy–sometimes he tries to barge in at night. If there weren’t so many of us, it’d be super scary, But we can’t afford anywhere else. I wanted to help everyone make some money, but then someone had to go suck up to Yolanda and stab us all in the back. I’m not naming names. Thank you guys so much for being here–I really feel like things are turning around.”
The fan comments just kept pouring in, everyone trying to comfort her.
[Sophie, you’ve already weathered so many storms. Don’t cry! Keep streaming, we’ll always support you.]
[Heard Yolanda hasn’t shown up at Starlight lately. Looks like all the drama scared her off–now she’s just hiding like a turtle.]
[I wish every girl out there could be as brave as Sophie. If that were true, maybe the world really would get better.]
Sophie’s voice trembled, almost breaking down. “Don’t worry, guys–there are still a bunch of talents at Starlight getting squeezed. I’ll reach out to every single one. I’ve had my share of rainy days, so you can bet I’ll be the one holding the umbrella for someone else.”
[Sophie’s such a genuinely sweet person. That sellout who stabbed you all in the back is just the absolute worst.]
[People like that are everywhere–always making things easier for those rich big shots.]
[Spill the name already! We’ll just straight–up boycott anything she ever endorses.]
A glimmer of amusement flashed in Sophie’s eyes. If Rainie Warren were even a little bit famous, she totally would have called her out right now.
But Rainie was just a nobody–she didn’t even have a Twitter account, so what’s the use?
“Whatever, I guess she didn’t mean it. I won’t go against my principles. I’ll keep exposing all this injustice online, and as long as I have your support, there’s nothing I’m afraid of,” Sophie said.
10:30 FA, Oct 17
As soon as the finished, the comments exploded with flashy effects–someone had tipped her 30 thousand Just like that
Sophie’s cheeks turned bright red with excitement as she spotted a comment: “Did someone just knock on your door
Sophie, is someone at your place?”
Sophie got up to check the door, all of it happening live on her stream.
She opened the door–only to find several police officers waiting outside, who cuffed her wrists right on
camera.
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