Chapter 1135


    Cornelia''s move left everyone on the backfoot, but Maja had to admit that it had paid off. Cornelia''s


    online poprity had skyrocketed, putting her on par with top-tier Hollywood actresses.


    With a slight sigh, she waved her hand dismissively.


    "You''ve worked hard filming abroad, Cornelia. Take a couple of days off. I''ll have Elvis arrange a new


    script for you."


    Cornelia nodded and respectfully exited the room.


    After she left, Maja massaged her temples, only to be interrupted by Zoey''s entrance. Her injury was


    healing, and she had just been discharged from the hospital.


    "Mr. Pennyfeather," Zoey began, "we''re meeting with Director Drew tonight. He hasn''t disclosed who


    the other investor is, but he said we''ll find out when we get there. Also, he hasn''t revealed our


    involvement to the other investor."


    The project they were considering was a major movie. Initially, only onepany was set to invest, but


    Maja had used her mentor''s influence to secure half of the investment opportunity.


    The script was too good to pass up and the project was estimated to cost around $30 million, with Maja


    and the other investor splitting the cost.


    However, the other investor was likely less than thrilled about her involvement. If it wasn''t for her


    intervention, they could''ve secured the entire investment and reaped ten times the profit.


    Maja had been working tirelessly over the past two weeks to expand herpany. Some of the


    partners that had been poached were slowly returning, and thepany''s operations were now stable.


    Maja nodded. "Alright, we''ll meet him at seven tonight."


    Zoey knew Maja was worried about Cornelia. Cornelia had chosen to walk a risky path, intentionally


    leaking her controversial photo to the media.


    But that path was a tough one. Facing constant criticism, a single misstep could lead to depression and


    worse.


    Just like Antonio''s ex, who hadmitted suicide overseas, a tragedy that went unreported.


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    "Mr. Pennyfeather," Zoey said, "I saw determination in Cornelia''s eyes. She''s not a child, and she''s


    willing to take responsibility for her actions. You shouldn''t feel guilty."


    Maja was indeed worried about Cornelia''s mental state.


    Now that Cornelia was an overnight sensation, Maja needed Elvis to quickly develop a n for her


    future roles. Cornelia''s path was extreme, and if her next role wasn''t striking enough, it would be


    impossible to clear her image.


    At seven that evening, Zoey apanied Maja to the meeting.


    Dressed in her usual business attire, Maja arrived early, with Director Drew and the other investor yet


    to arrive.


    A few minutester, Director Drew arrived. He wasn''tte. Maja was just early.


    "Director Drew."


    Maja rose to her feet, greeting him with a smile.


    Director Drew, a 40-year-old who had directed several major national events, was a globally recognized


    director.


    This was his first movie in two years, and Maja had read the script. It was magnificent and grand, and


    with the right investment, the box office revenue would start at $400 million.


    While Maja and Director Drew were deep in conversation, the door swung open and Maja heard a


    man''s voice.


    "Sorry, I''m a few minuteste."


    Maja stiffened, surprised flickering in her eyes.


    She looked up to find Ian standing at the door, with a frail-looking Judith at his side.


    Judith had fully recovered, and it was said that Ian had been by her side throughout her hospital stay.


    Director Drew was clearly very enthusiastic about Ian''s arrival, standing up immediately.


    "Mr. Raymond, it''s been a while."


    Director Drew had chosen Ian because they had known each other for a long time, long before the


    Raymond Corporation had ventured into the entertainment industry.


    Ian smiled at him and shook his hand.


    "Director Drew, it''s been a while."


    Director Drew cast a curious look at Judith. "And who might this be?"


    "I''m Judith, Ian''s girlfriend."


    When Maja heard this, her grip on her teacup tightened.


    Director Drew chuckled lightly. "Please, have a seat. You two make a handsome couple. Let me


    introduce you to the other investor, Miss Maja. She''s the CEO of Star Movie Group."


    Maja rose to her feet, nodding at Ian. "Hello, Mr. Raymond."


    She then turned to Judith. "Hello, Ms. Sanders."


    Her tone was polite, her face unreadable.