Chapter 301
Artemis sized up the blond woman on the floor before instinctively furrowing his brows.
He looked sideways at Dwayne and asked, “Who is she? Why don''t I remember having an appointment
to meet with a woman in the CEO''s office today?”
Dwayne scratched his nose and shifted his gaze onto the secretary.
The secretary shuddered fearfully and uttered in a trembling voice, “M-Mr. Luther, s-she''s the winner of
the Oscars'' Best Actress award, Ms. Rose, s-so...”
Artemis'' face darkened. He stared at the secretary coldly and articted each word, “So, you allowed
her to take a shortcut bying up here without making an appointment?”
“Mr. Luther, I was wrong. I''ll never—”
Without waiting for her to finish her sentence, Artemis waved his hand and said, “Go to the finance
department to im three months'' worth of sry and get the hell out of Luther Group.”
Colors drained from her face after she heard his instruction.
In the past, the secretary had done simr things. Whenever some important guests visited without
making an appointment, she would allow them to enter after deliberations.
Mr. Luther never scolded me and even praised me for my adaptiveness, but today... I don''t think I''ve
made any mistake since this Oscars'' Best Actress award winnermands a ster reputation
internationally. Perhaps Luther Group may even need to rely on her to advertise our new products in
the future. That''s why I gave the receptionist the green light to let here up without first reporting to
Mr. Derning. Mr. Luther is furious mainly because Ms. Rose ran into Ms. Jefferson.
Upon grasping that crucial point, the secretary immediately bowed at Bailey and apologized, “Ms.
Jefferson, I''m terribly sorry. It is my negligence at work for letting this unreasonable woman in and
causing her to collide with you.”
Bailey arched her brow. This secretary is a smart person. Besides, Luther Group needs employees like
her who know how to smooth over problems. Naturally, she couldn''t let Artemis dismiss a great talent
like the secretary.
Bailey said to the secretary. “It''s still working hours, so you should hurry up and return to work instead
of staying here to take part in thismotion. It''ll be bad if you''re innocently dragged into this mess
Feeling as if she had just been pardoned, the secretary shot a grateful look at Bailey before hastily
leaving the scene.
While they were talking, Rose''s manager helped her up from the floor.
“Mr. Luther...”
A woman''s soft and coquettish voice echoed in the long corridor.
Bailey shuddered as she felt goosebumps all over her body.
Rose''s skittish, seductive, and charming tone as she called out Artemis'' name could undoubtedly
entice any man. One might even lose himself in her allure if she continued flirting in such a manner.
“Mr. Luther, I suppose this dumb woman is one of Luther Group''s employees? Shouldn''t you fire her
after she bumped into your distinguished guest?”
“Distinguished guest?” Artemis raised his brows and smiled. “Who is that? Are you referring to
yourself?”
“That''s right.” Rose shook her thick, curly blond hair and replied confidently, “As the winner of the
Oscars'' Best Actress award, I''m the most esteemed guest no matter where I go. Although you''re
extremely wealthy, you cannot deny my international eminence, am I right, Mr. Luther?”
The smirk on Artemis'' face widened. Whenever he shed such a sly smile, that was a sign that
somebody''s day was about to turn south. That instant was not an exception too.
“As far as I''m concerned, you''re supposed to win the Oscars'' Best Actress award again this year. Is
that correct, Ms. Rose? Since you''re so prestigious, what do you say I present the award to you as the
sponsor by that time?”
An ted expression shed across Rose''s face.
There were two goals she aimed to achieve during her visit to Hallsbay. The first goal was to secure
her honor of winning the Oscars for the fourth consecutive year. Secondly, she wanted to win the
affection of Artemis, the most outstanding bachelor in Aploth.
In her opinion, among all the eligible bachelors in the whole world, Artemis was the only one worthy of
being with her.
“Are you really willing to present the award to me onstage, Mr. Luther?”
Artemis grinned mischievously. “If you''re able to win the award again, I''ll definitely do you the honors.”
With that, he turned around and said to Dwayne, “I''ve finished my discussion with Ms. Rose. You can
see her off now.”
The smile on Rose''s face wavered. She red at Bailey and uttered fiercely, “This woman knocked into
me. She needs to be punished.”
Artemis shrugged and took two steps back. “I also think she needs to be punished. Feel free to do as
you please.”
After saying that, he strode toward his office. When he walked past Bailey, he whispered, “Honey, do as
you wish. I''ll have your back even if you cripple or kill her.”
Bailey nced at him. This assertive and almighty man can be so impressive when he acts cool.
Two minutester, ambnce sirens rang out outside Luther Group''s building.
Immediately afterward, four men and two women were carried out from the premise by a group of
bodyguards dressed in ck outfits.
Meanwhile, a young woman sat on a couch beside the window in the deputy CEO''s office at
Fashionista. She lowered her head, seemingly in deep thought.
Sitting opposite her was a corpulent middle-aged man staring at her in exasperation. He uttered
impatiently, “You''re both actresses who signed contracts with LG Corporation, but take a look at Rose.
She knows how to curry favor with the wealthy and powerful and is adept at pleasing those business
tycoons. As a result, she''s won the Oscars'' Best Actress award for four consecutive years. What about
you? Fashionista channeled all its resources on you, so why can''t you reciprocate and bring glory to
thepany?”
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The man who spoke was Paul Zielinski, the deputy CEO of Fashionista, while the woman sitting across
from him was Rainie Yeanisky, a locally famous actress in recent years.
“Mr. Zielinski, Rainie cannot be held entirely responsible in this matter.” Rainie''s manager chimed in at
once, “Everyone knows Rose is acquainted with Mr. Gezmond''s wife, Ms. Wendy. Regardless of how
capable Rainie is, she can never match against someone close to the wife of LG Corporation''s CEO.”
Paul paced in circles inside the office after hearing that. Then, he bellowed, “In that case, you should
think of ways to butter up those rich and influential figures. Rainie, you don''t think I know Sylvester
Hollett, the eldest son of the most prominent family in the Golden Triangle area, has been pursuing you
recently? Can''t you let go of your pride and indifference to try and please him so that you can rely on
his stature to help you win this year''s Oscars'' Best Actress award?”
Rainie suddenly looked up at Paul with teary eyes and sobbed, “Mr. Zielinski, we''ve agreed that I''m
only selling my skills and not my body when we signed the contract. How can you suggest such an
unreasonable request now?”
Stumped, Paul glowered at her. “Fine. You''re the most dignified and noble person in this universe, and
you''ll never resort to climbing the corporatedder with disdainful methods. But let me warn you. If you
are still unable to win the Oscars'' Best Actress award this year, you''ll have to terminate your contract
with Fashionista. I don''t fancy keeping useless people in mypany.”
With that, he threw his hands up and left the office in a huff.
Rainie regarded her manager, Angie Hayes, with a tear-stricken face and asked hoarsely, “Angie, what
should I do now?”
Angie walked up to Rainie and sat beside thetter beforeforting her, “Rainie, I think Mr. Hollett is
genuinely trying to win your affection. W-Why don''t you heed Mr. Zielinski''s advice and meet up with
Mr. Hollett to see if he can help you win this year''s Oscars'' Best Actress award?”
Rainie pursed her lips as a look of utter despair shed across her eyes.