Chapter 646 I Need Your Help


    Rayne didn’t pay much attention to the discussions online at first. However, when she saw how


    arrogant Emilia’s fans were, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of indignation. Rallying the other


    employees in the studio, she decided to fight back against those fans online.


    Unfortunately, they found themselves outnumbered and overwhelmed. Not only were they bombarded


    with criticism from the fans, but their ounts were also reported and banned.


    Rayne called Christina not just to vent about Emilia’s despicable behavior. She wanted to discuss the


    uing arrangements for the studio as well.


    While Rayne managed to salvage all the clients’ data, many orders could no longer bepleted and


    delivered on time. The studio would need to pay a high penalty fee that amounted to tens of millions.


    Given the gravity of the situation, Rayne couldn’t make the decision alone.


    “Christina, we must teach Emilia a lesson. Even though the arsonist is one of her fans and has imed


    all responsibility, Emilia definitely is involved in some way. I feel that all our previous efforts in the studio


    are in vain now that we have to pay such a huge penalty.”


    Christina had already mentally prepared herself. “It’s fine. All that matters is that everyone is safe. We


    can always rebuild the studio. I’ll leave you to deal with what happens afterward. Anyway, I already


    have ns to find a new studio for us. When you have the time, pick a suitable office space. I’ll head


    back to Jadeborough after I’m done settling everything in Hallsbay.”


    Rayne admired Christina for maintaining herposure even after losing millions. If she were in the


    same situation, she would have sought revenge against the person responsible for her predicament.


    “Christina, are you really not angry? If you’re upset, tell me. Don’t keep it bottled up. I won’t make fun of


    you.” Rayne said, expressing her concern. “Since you’re pregnant now, your mental health is very


    important.


    Christina smiled reassuringly. “I’m really fine. Don’t worry. Rebuilding the studio takes time. Just take it


    that you’re having an extended break”


    “All right.” Rayne and Christina chatted for a while before they hung up.


    Scanning the rumors circting online, Christina couldn’t help butugh mockingly. She closed the


    webpage and sent a message to a number that had long been tucked away in her contact list.


    The message read: Emilia, your tactics are as boring as ever.


    In Jadeborough, Emilia received Christina’s provocative message. Ovee with anger, she threw her


    phone aside. Melissa, her manager, immediately fell silent as she stared at Emilia in shock.


    “What’s gotten into you?” Melissa frowned. “I was just telling the truth. If you find it disagreeable, just


    say so. There’s no need to show me such a horrid attitude.”


    Since the beginning, Melissa did not have high hopes for Emilia due to her tainted reputation. If it


    weren’t for Anya’s generouspensation, Melissa wouldn’t have been so busy now.


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    Furthermore, Anya’s own situation was precarious. Melissa didn’t give up on Emilia solely because she


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    cared about her own reputation.


    Emilia was no kind soul either. If Emilia betrayed Melissa and used her of epting bribes, the


    company’s disciplinary actions alone would be enough to crush her.


    Emilia dared not offend Melissa, who was very influential in the industry. She smiled and said, “Don’t be


    mad, Melissa. I have nothing against you. I was triggered by some maliciousments I read online


    and couldn’t control myself. I’m sorry for scaring you.”


    Melissa’s expression softened. She was someone who could judge people’s character well. She had


    seen many celebrities like Emilia who were hypocrites.


    “Thepany wants you to take a hiatus until the chaos subsides. They will arrange for you to return


    at a suitable moment,” replied Melissa impatiently. “It would be wise to maintain a low profile and spend


    more time honing your acting skills during this time. With your gorgeous looks, you’ll have plenty of


    opportunities to make it big in the future.”


    Emilia was not dumb. She was well aware of the unspoken rules that governed the entertainment


    industry. Melissa was merely painting a beautiful but empty picture for her. If she were to halt all her


    activities at the peak of her poprity, her devoted fans and the media might not perceive it in a good


    light.


    If she did not fight for her own interests, she would no longer have a chance to turn the tables.


    “Melissa, I can’t ept thepany’s decision,” she said threateningly. “Ms. Gibson must have told


    you that in exchange for her highly attractivepensation, you must propel me to the peak of fame.


    Since you’ve worked in the entertainment industry for so long, you must have a very extensive social


    network. My sess will undoubtedly bring you a lot of benefits.”


    Melissaughed in fury. Her eyes narrowed as she stared at Emilia contemptuously. “Among all the


    celebrities I have taken under my wing, you are undeniably the boldest. Until now, nobody has dared to


    threaten me.”


    Emilia shed her a fake smile. I’m not threatening you. We’re just in a mutually beneficial rtionship.


    You’re getting old too, Melissa. You’ll have to retire in a few years. If you manage to raise a top actress


    before you retire, people from the entertainment industry will have to show you respect whenever they


    see you. What do you think?”


    Melissa’s resolve was evidently shaken.


    In reality, the past two years had been far from morous for her.


    As thepany shifted its focus to nurturing new managers, most of its resources had been directed to


    others. When she first became famous, her arrogance caused her to offend some high-level executives


    who had been trying to force her to resign. However, relying on her past sess in nurturing top actors


    and actresses, she remained in thepany and enjoyed the privileges of being a star manager.


    Driven by self-interest, Melissa nodded. “I can’t decide alone if you can continue to work. I’ll have to


    discuss it with thepany. Before I give you a definite answer, rest at home and avoid instigating your


    dumb fans to defame Christina. She’s Nathaniel’s wife. The Hadley family won’t just sit idly by.”


    Having achieved her goal, Emilia smiled triumphantly. “Rest assured, Melissa. I didn’t ask anyone to


    spread those negativements online. My fans did them on their own, so it has nothing to do with


    me. Even if Christina were to investigate, she wouldn’t find anything linking back to me.”


    “Good. Let’s hope it stays that way,” Melissa said coldly and left the condominium


    Emilia’s smile faded and was reced by a determined look. She reached into a drawer, pulled out a


    spare phone, and dialed Christina’s number.


    However, Christina could not be bothered with her.


    Emilia was seething with anger. She couldn’t bear the thought of being overshadowed by Christina all


    the time, so she reached for her phone and started making calls.


    “Find out what that b*tch, Christina, is up to in Hallsbay!” instructed Emilia before calling Anya. “Anya, 1


    need your help with something.”


    Emilia’s tone made Anya unhappy. After all, she was not Emilia’s subordinate.


    “Emilia, we’ve got nothing to do with each other anymore. You don’t have the authority tomand me


    to do things for you!”