Chapter 414\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe,\u201d another person countered, \u201cbut it\u2019s better than staying here and waiting for the company to go bankrupt. At least over there, we can get a nice payout. And if we perform well, maybe they\u2019ll keep\u00a0<\/p>\n
us on.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, I\u2019ve made up my mind. I\u2019m leaving,\u201d the first speaker declared. \u201cThat speech our new CEO gave this morning was full of empty promises. I don\u2019t believe she has what it takes. You all can do what you want.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The others fell silent again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Judson, what are you doing standing here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was Ursa, the secretary.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A wave of panic washed over the employees. They quickly turned back to their computers, feigning work. Had she heard everything?\u00a0<\/p>\n
But then, those who had already decided to leave had another thought. So what if she heard? They were leaving anyway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa smiled. \u201cOh, nothing. Just eavesdropping.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ursa blinked. \u201cAh.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa pushed the door open and surveyed the office. \u201cAnyone who wants to resign can submit their application to Ursa today.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without another word, she walked to her office.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ursa noticed the uneasy expressions on many of the employees\u2018 faces. \u201cYou\u2019re all thinking of resigning?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
No one answered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A colleague from the PR department asked, \u201cUrsa, did you get the email from Gale Entertainment?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only then did Ursa realize that she wasn\u2019t the only one who had received the generous offer. She understood their dilemma\u2013the high salary was tempting, and the future of Starlight Media was uncertain. She couldn\u2019t bring herself to persuade them to stay.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou heard Ms. Judson,\u201d she said sternly. \u201cIf you want to resign, give me your applications today.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The PR colleague pressed, \u201cWhat about you, Ursa?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not resigning,\u201d Ursa said firmly. \u201cAny company that would resort to such a self\u2013destructive tactic to take down a rival isn\u2019t one I trust. I\u2019d rather take my chances here at Starlight Media.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had spent her lunch break researching their new CEO. The news articles about her were filled with stories of her outsmarting her rivals. It was thrilling. She had decided to bet her future on this new leader.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back in her office, Larissa looked up Gale Entertainment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
11:36\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 414\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was indeed a well\u2013established company in Regal City. More importantly, the chairman\u2019s daughter, Livia Tyson, was Lucius\u2019s fianc\u00e9e and one of the hottest young actresses in the industry. Coming from a wealthy family, she acted purely for pleasure, and her natural, unburdened performances had earned her widespread praise from the media for her \u201cauthenticity,\u201d \u201cspirit,\u201d and \u201clack of an idol\u2019s baggage.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Tyson family, like the Judson family, was a second\u2013tier elite family. The fact that Livia was marrying into the top\u2013tier Lincoln family was, according to her fans, a testament to her immense personal charm, which had captured the heart of the great Mr. Lincoln.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Like Honora, Livia had also been a contender for the title of \u201cRegal City\u2019s Most Talented Belle,\u201d though she had ultimately lost to Honora in the final vote, earning her the title of runner\u2013up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa smiled. She could already guess the Lincoln family\u2019s next move.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Soon, rumors would start spreading online that Livia had been personally chosen by Field of Lari to play Ysabel, the female lead in \u201cHeaven\u2019s Will\u201c. And as a result, Gale Entertainment\u2019s stock would\u00a0<\/p>\n
soar.\u00a0<\/p>\n
212\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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