Chapter 657


    Getting shot down by Kenzo really lit a fire under her. Then she heard through the grapevine that John


    was still scrapping by and couldn’t help but dial his number.


    John’s voice was cool, ‘Yes, I’ve found someone willing to invest in mypany.”


    Amelia let out a scoff, surprised that John now seemed to handle her call without losing his cool. It


    seemed that the boss of the newpany had given him a solid confidence boost.


    “Well, I’m all eyes. I mean, you’re my ex–husband. Even though your past deeds were quite


    scandalous, it wouldn’t be a total waste of our marriage if you’re willing to pick yourself up.”


    Hearing her hypocritical words made John feel sick to his stomach. After all those years together, he


    never really saw through her until she showed her true colors. The domestic abuse allegations stuck


    after the divorce. She transferred all the funds to her ount, and he was cleaned out, leaving his


    reputation in


    tatters.


    And there she was, climbing over him, even taking over thework he had built.


    How could he ept that?


    His eyes reddened, but looking up into Brielle’s serene gaze, he found his resolve again. “Don’t worry, I


    won’t disappoint you. As for you, I bet you won’t sleep a wink tonight.” With that, he hung up.


    Amelia clenched her teeth in anger. Where was he getting his confidence?


    She grabbed her purse. She needed to find out who was backing John.


    She turned to Kenzo with a polite smile. “Mr. Kenzo, I hope you’ll reconsider me for the role. A woman


    understands a woman best, and I believe I can truly capture the essence of the script.”


    Kenzo’s pale fingertips stirred his coffee absently. “Was that call to John?”


    Kenzo, being somewhat of a figure in the entertainment circle, was well aware of Amelia and John’s


    notorious split.


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    After Amelia downyed John’s worth, she smirked. “Somepany’s backing his movie. I wonder


    who’d dare provoke the wrath of the inte. That film will tank. No one will touch it.”


    Kenzo’s face remained gentle, though his stirring slowed a bit. “Ster Stage Entertainment, ever heard


    of


    it?”


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    Amelia paused. She had heard of them, but weren’t they nearly bankrupt a few years back? They were


    saved only by a mysterious benefactor’s funds. Despite being around for years, they had no


    noteworthy talent.


    The worst part was Ster Stage Entertainment’s terrible reputation. Executives from otherpanies


    had recently been picking ‘pets‘ from them. The ‘pets‘ meant Ster Stage Entertainment’s female


    artists.


    John must’ve been desperate. His stubborn pride had sunk so low as to work with such a notorious


    Amelia sneered inwardly. It was high time to pay a visit to Ster Stage Entertainment. “Mr. Kenzo, how


    do you know about this? I thought you weren’t interested in showbiz.”


    Kenzo just smiled, cing down his spoon. “I’m not interested.” But that didn’t mean he never was.


    already found someone you like, I hope we can coborate another time.”


    Thanks for the info. If you’r


    Amelia left politely after paying the bill.


    Kenzo sat a while longer, noticing people snapping photos of him. His brow furrowed slightly.


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    A group of starstruck girls nearby whispered excitedly about his looks and charm as they admired their


    photos.


    The calm in Kenzo’s eyes faded as he read a message on his phone, smiled softly, and left.


    When Brielle returned to Ster Stage Entertainment, she found Donny pacing anxiously outside her


    office.- “Ms. Haywood!” Donny looked relieved to see her. “Ms. Haywood, you’ve got to see what’s


    trending online!” Brielle’s expression turned curious as she checked her phone. In just a short time,


    Amelia and John had be hot topics.


    Amelia had posted a photo of Ster Stage Entertainment’s entrance on social media with a caption.


    [Ster Stage Entertainment backs John’s film. Wonder if it’s about domestic abuse?]


    That single line dragged up the sordid past of her divorce due to alleged abuse, sparking discussions


    about Ster Stage Entertainment.


    Amelia, a well–known director with a knack for creating stars, had set the inte aze. Her usual


    coborators retweeted, and the topic soared to the top of the trending list.


    The publicshed out at John again, and Ster Stage Entertainment’s skeletons tumbled out of the


    closet, including usations of mistreatment, withholding sries, crushing young dreams, and more.


    In no time at all, reporters swarmed the entrance to Ster Stage Entertainment’s offices.