Chapter 409\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMy sources say that Lucius plans to take the private video of Jagger Lincoln and his mistress and use Al to deepfake your face onto the woman\u2019s,\u201d Nightveil continued. \u201cHe wants to ruin your reputation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa was so dumbfounded she almost laughed. \u201cA deepfake of me and that old man Jagger? If that\u2019s the best revenge Lucius can come up with, he\u2019s even more pathetic than I thought. No wonder they call him the eternal second\u2013best.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHow do you want to handle it, boss? We still have that video of Jagger torturing endangered animals. We could swap it in before they release theirs\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cJagger\u2019s already in jail over the slave labor scandal in Myanmar,\u201d Larissa said. \u201cReleasing a video of him abusing animals now is pointless.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, what\u2019s the plan?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUse Al to swap the mistress\u2019s face with Lucius\u2019s.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was a moment of silence on the other end, followed by a choked cough.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUnderstood.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa hung up, a smirk on her face. She wondered what Lucius\u2019s expression would be when he saw himself and his uncle trending online.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back in her office, it wasn\u2019t long before Ursa escorted Leila Baylor in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Judson, Leila Baylor is here to see you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSend her in,\u201d Larissa said. She printed out a contract she had drafted earlier and had Ursa hand it to Leila. \u201cThis is the company\u2019s contract for you. Take a look, and if everything seems fine, you can sign it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leila didn\u2019t know much about the ins and outs of contracts, but she trusted Larissa. She quickly skimmed the sections on salary and breach of contract, and finding them acceptable, she signed her name without hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWho will be managing Leila, Ms. Judson?\u201d Ursa asked. \u201cKitty, who used to manage Leopold, has resigned. Mimosa is already handling three artists and has made it clear she doesn\u2019t want any newcomers\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa leaned back in her chair. \u201cI know that most of the experienced agents Finley brought in don\u2019t respect me yet. They wouldn\u2019t be willing to put any real effort into managing a newcomer I brought in. So, I\u2019ll manage Leila myself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ursa looked slightly embarrassed. \u201c\u2026Very well\u00a0<\/p>\n
After Ursa left, Larissa filed Leila\u2019s contract away. \u201cYou heard what she said. I\u2019ve just taken over, and a lot of people here don\u2019t trust me yet. I\u2019ll be managing you personally,\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:48\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 409\u00a0<\/p>\n
which means you have to work hard. The only way to stop bullies like Garrick from pushing you around is to build your own power and status.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leila nodded fiercely. \u201cI understand. Thank you Ms. Judson, for giving me this chance! I won\u2019t let you down!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHave you read Field of Lari\u2019s novel, \u2018Heaven\u2019s Will\u2018?\u201d Larissa asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leila\u2019s eyes lit up. \u201cYes! Field of Lari is my favorite author! \u2018Heaven\u2019s Will\u2018 was her first masterpiece. Even though it started as a web novel, the writing and depth are on par the classics. I\u2019ve read it at least three times, and I discover something new with each reading!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa was pleased. \u201cGood. Go home and study the female lead\u2019s character again.\u201d Leila froze, a wild, unbelievable thought flashing through her mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Could it be\u2026?\u00a0<\/p>\n
with\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her expression, Larissa confirmed it. \u201cYou\u2019re a perfect fit for the role. I\u2019m going to cast you as the lead in \u2018Heaven\u2019s Will\u2018.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leila could hardly believe it. A newcomer like her, landing the lead role in a blockbuster IP like \u201cHeaven\u2019s Will\u201c?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Besides the rights to Field of Lari\u2019s final novel were being fought over by every major entertainment company. There was no guarantee that Starlight Media could even secure\u00a0<\/p>\n
them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And yet, for some reason, Leila had a feeling that no matter how difficult the challenge, if Larissa set her mind to something, she would undoubtedly succeed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 410\u00a0<\/p>\n
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