Chapter <b>164 </b>


    Tina took a deep <b>breath </b>and said. “I’m banned.”


    J frowned and said unhappily. “That’s impossible! It’s just giarism. So many people do it in the industry. They’re still flourishing.”


    Tina grimaced when she heard this. “Of course, I’m aware. If I didn’t understand the industry’s rules, I wouldn’t have agreed. to assist you with giarism.”


    “But <b>that’s </b>the situation now. When I submitted my manuscript, they told me that due to the giarism incident, I am now cklisted in the entertainment industry. They won’t ept my work again,” Tina said, her voice tinged with anxiety.


    J was annoyed. “Did you offend someone?”


    Tina got worked up, too. “No, I didn’t offend anyone at <b>all</b><b>. </b>Before the ‘Her Majesty‘ giarism incident, my work was <b>always </b>well–received. All these problems started only after <b>that</b>. She continued, “And they imed that the giarism issue with “Her Majesty‘ was so severe, they’vebeled me a cklisted scriptwriter. All of this must be due to Her Majesty‘!”Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    “Maybe you’ve upset someone in the past. They couldn’t find any real faults, so they just used the ‘Her Majesty‘ incident <b>as </b>an excuse to target you directly this time,” J suggested casually.


    Tina was speechless. Her thoughts were scrambled, momentarily swept up by J’s suggestions. But it wasn’t long before she sorted herself out. Looking directly at J, she warned, “Don’t lead me astray. I’m aware of my actions, <b>and </b>I’m certain I haven’t offended anyone before.”


    Then, Tina begged J J, you know a lot of people. Could you <b>talk </b>to them for me? Maybe get me off the cklist!” Janel was speechless. “Who do you think I am? Do you think they will just listen to whatever I say?”


    Tina fell silent. She understood rationally that despite J being an award–winning actress, to the entertainment executives, she was merely a promoted entertainer. Even if J were to stand up for her, it might not make much difference. But <b>Tina </b>had no way out. The only reason she could pinpoint for being cklisted was the “Her Majesty” incident, so she reached out to J subconsciously. She felt that since J and she were on the same boat, J would surely help her.


    “I don’t care. You’re the one who asked me to giarize. You have to help me, or I’ll release the recording. If I’m going down, I’m not going alone, Tina said irritably.


    “You!” J red at Tina angrily. J’s face darkened, and she tried to stay calm.


    Lisa poured J a cup of coffee.


    J took a sip, then looked at Tina and said, “I have an idea.”


    Tina’s eyes lit up, <b>and </b>she asked in a hurry, “What is it?<i>” </i>


    J took a deep breath and said firmly, “Go to the author of “The Empress and offer hersofie money. Convince her to admit that she sold the copyright to you.”


    Tina was confused and asked, “What do you mean?”


    J spoke coldly. As long as the author of “The Empress‘ officially grants you the copyright, it’s <b>not </b>giarism. It’s simply a legitimate <b>adaptation</b>.”


    Tina frowned. “But the copyright of The Empress‘ has already been sold.”


    “Then let her sell it again!” J said impatiently.


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    After a moment of silence, Tina finally spoke. “I heard that the author of “The Empress signed an exclusive buyout contract. with Vicky for ten years.” She paused, then added, “That means, for ten years, the film and television rights to “The Empress belong solely to Vicky. Even the author can’t resell them to anyone else.


    J was upset. “That’s why I asked you to pay the author. Don’t you know that money can make the world go round? As long as you offer her enough money, she will definitely agree.”


    Agree to what? Agree to sell us the copyright of The Empress? that’s the case, then the real issue lies with the authors of The Empress. They’re greedy, selling off the copyrights to multiple buyers without truly understanding the implications. We know nothing about it. We’re victims too. Thinking that this tactic might work, Tina hurriedly nodded and said, “Well, I’ll try


    In South City, Stacey and the crew enjoyed a day off before starting their shoot the next <b>day</b>. The filming process turned out to be as rxed as they had imagined. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.


    After a morning of shooting, during the noon break, a little child suddenly darted in and made a beeline for <b>Stacey</b>. He stretched his arms and hugged her legs tightly. Stacey’s eyes lit up when she saw Jeremy. She asked in surprise, “Jeremy? You’re here<b>?</b><b>” </b>As she said that, she squatted down and carried Jeremy, thinking. Jeremy is really cute!


    Hayden followed closely behind. His striking features and the nobility of his gestures gave him an air of distinction. The head of Southern TV arrived as well, <b>walking </b>alongside Hayden with a bright smile on his chubby face, clearly in high spirits. The director and the coordinator of “Happy Little Mango quickly came out to greet them. The atmosphere was electric, everyone excited and slightly cautious in their presence


    Jeremy held up his writing tablet, on which a message was already written: [Becky, I miss you so much!]


    Stacey’s heart melted at the sight of the adorable child. She kissed Jeremy and said with a smile, “I miss you, too! I really, really miss you!” After saying that, Stacey took Jeremy’s hand and stood up slowly. She looked at Hayden and said with a smile, “You <b>are </b>here.”


    “<b>Yeah</b>.” Hayden nodded.


    Hayden scanned the area but didn’t spot the people he was looking for. Finally, he asked, “Where are Lily and Kev?”


    Jeremy’s eyes lit up when he heard the words. He immediately looked at Becky expectantly because he wanted to see his younger brother and sister.


    Stacey was amused by Jeremy’s reaction. “Does he like Lily and Rev <b>too</b><b>? </b>Stacey answered, “They are at home. They didn’te here.”


    Jeremy was confused. Then, he took out his writing tablet and wrote: [Why?]


    Both Stacey and Hayden looked at Jeremy’s writing tablet. Amused by Jeremy’s question, <b>Stacey </b>squatted down again to meet his eye level and asked with a smile, “Jeremy, do you like your younger brother and sister?”


    Jeremy nodded enthusiastically in response. Then, he quickly took out his writing tablet and wrote<b>: </b>[I like them!]


    Stacey’s heart warmed at the sight of Jeremy’s crooked handwriting. ‘He is so cute, she thought,


    “Okay,” Stacey responded happily.


    While Stacey reveled in her happiness, Charlie, who had been standing beside her, adopted a slightly defensive posture. He eyed Hayden with suspicion, his gaze curious yet cautious. Intuitively, he suspected that this man might be trying to woo his


    sister.