Ss gazed at Pearl, taken aback by her determined and serious expression, and he couldn''t help but ask, "Do you really care so much about viewership?"


    Pearl remained resolute. "This is mypany. If we gain more viewers, it''ll benefit thepany. Why wouldn''t I care?"


    Ss smiled. "Alright, if it means that much to you, I''ll do the coboration."


    Pearl was confused by his change of heart.


    "It''s not for me. It''s for you..." he mumbled. "Alright, when do we start?"


    "Right now!" Pearl led him back into the room.


    Celine had been sobbing so intensely that she was short of breath. When she saw them enter, she shot Ss an angry re.


    "Alright, Celine, I''ve talked to him, and he''s agreed to work with you."


    Celine was shocked, finding it hard to believe. "But he just said he wouldn''t do it."


    "Don''t take his words too seriously."N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights.


    Ss red at Pearl. "What do you mean, don''t take me seriously... How could you say that as the president of thepany?"


    "Why do you care how I talk?" Pearl raised her hand as if she were about to twist his ear again, causing Ss to retreat while covering his ears.


    Celine was a little stunned, but Pearl reassured her with a friendly smile, "Don''t be scared. I''m very gentle with girls. This guy is just a troublemaker."


    Celine didn''t find Pearl intimidating; she thought there might be something between them. Rumors had circted in thepany about Ss having a crush on Pearl. She was curious about how thepany president had managed to tame this notorious yboy, but now it made sense.


    Celine nodded, realizing that coborating with Ss wouldn''t harm her chances, so she had no reason to decline. "Alright, I''ll work with him then."


    Ss smiled and extended his hand toward her. "It''s an honor to work with you."


    Celine was shocked by his sudden change in attitude. He appeared to have forgotten their previous exchange and tried to get closer to her. But she felt it would be impolite to leave him hanging, so she shook his hand.


    His hand wasrge, and while his palm felt warm, his fingers were cold. It sent a shiver through her when she touched his hand.


    "Did you feel a spark?" Ss smiled, his tone slightly flirtatious.


    Celine blushed and whispered, "Just a little..."


    Did he feel a spark too? Her fans were right. She really was attractive...


    "Great," Ss nodded seriously. "I should avoid wearing knitted tops next time. I didn''t expect that static."


    Oh, it was that kind of spark...


    Celine turned redder. Before she could react, Ss leaned in close and grinned. "You didn''t think I meant something else, did you?"