Chapter 40
Chapter 40
The next day, Royal Entertainment held a grand press conference to announce the signing of Ashley as their artist publicly.
In addition to the presence of various major media outlets, the press conference was also broadcast live online, publicly
announcing Ashley''s signing with Royal Entertainment to the entire inte.
Instantly, gossip news started popping up online.
[Explosive news! Royal Entertainment has officially announced signing Ashley, showing great confidence in her!]
[Exclusive scoop! Ashley won first ce in ‘Show Your Dance’ and was signed by thergest talent agency, Royal Entertainment.
Her career momentum is skyrocketing!]
[Royal Entertainment holds a grand press conference for her. Megan tried several times to take her as a student but was
rejected. Want to know who she is? Click here for the story and photos!]
Simr news stories were abundant.
Ashley’s Twitter followers increased to several hundred thousand as the buzz grew.
Her fans were overjoyed, celebrating with great enthusiasm.
The hashtag “Ashley Signs with Royal Entertainment” quickly climbed to the top of the trending
searches.
The Ramos family members also saw the sensational news.
Jeremy’s expression grew serious. He had been trying to contact Ashley for the past few days, but since Ashley had blocked his
number and he didn’t know where she lived, he couldn’t find her.
Jeremy btedly began to worry, wondering, ‘Where has Ashley been since she left the Ramos Vi? Does she even have a
ce to stay?
Jessica bit her lip and said softly, “Ashley had actually signed with Royal Entertainment. I’m really happy for her. She will surely
do well in the future.”
Jeremy nodded thoughifully. “Perhaps.”
He suddenly realized that since Ashley had left the Ramos Vi, she seemed to have been reborn, emerging radiantly, her life
apparently getting better and better.
Jeremy pondered, ‘But why didn’t Ashley sign with the Ramos family’s entertainmentpany and instead choose an external
one like Royal Entertainment? Did we...the Ramos family had disappointed Ashley so much?”
Hearing Jeremy’s response. Jessica felt a sudden jolt in her heart.
She thought, ‘If this were before, Jeremy would definitely haveforted me and harshly criticized Ashley. But he just nodded
nonchntly, agreeing that Ashley will do well.
Jessica’s sense of crisis grew increasingly intense.
Fortunately, at that moment, Frankie called.
Frankie was busy working at the office when he saw the news of Ashley signing with Royal Entertainment and quickly called
Jessica.
He said, “Jessica, don’t overthink it. Although our Ramos family’s entertainmentpany isn’t as developed as Royal
Entertainment, Matthew is our own artist and a popr star in the entertainment industry. We''ll have Matthew take good care of
you. It''ll be the same.”
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Jessica obediently responded. “Frankie, thank you all for supporting me.”
Frankie smiled faintly, “Silly girl, we’re family. There’s no need for thanks. | can see that you''re naturally cut out to be a big star,
Jessica. You''re bound to be extremely popr. And Ashley? How could she possiblypare to you?”
Jessica felt a thrill of joy inside but still modestly said, “Frankie, don’t say that. Ashley is much better
than me.”
When Ashley was mentioned, Frankie’s tone became cold and indifferent. “Jessica, you have been spoiling Ashley. That’s why
she has grown arrogant and ran away from home, even publicly cutting ties with the Ramos family online, directly affecting the
stock of the Ramos Group.”
As a businessman and the person managing the Ramos Group, Frankie’s primary concern was profit. Ashley''s public severance
with the Ramos family had caused the Ramos Group''s stock to decline, and he was far from pleased.
Jessica said, “Frankie, don’t be angry. Ashley didn’t mean it. She’s just throwing a little tantrum.
“Till talk to Ashley again. I’m sure | can persuade her toe back to the Ramos family on her own...“. Hearing Jessica’s words,
Jeremy’s brow involuntarily furrowed.
He wondered, “Why do | feel like Jessica’s words are somewhat strange, as if she’s subtly ming Ashley for being
temperamental while portraying herself as understanding and sensible... Am | overthinking it?”
Jessica ended the call with Frankie and noticed Jeremy staring at her. She quickly shed a cute smile, asking, “What are you
looking at, Jeremy?”
“Nothing...” Jeremy shook his head, unwilling to borate.
After the press conference, Ashley returned to the Kingsley Vi and received a congrattory message from Miranda.
[Congrattions, Ashley! Signing with Royal Entertainment is fantastic. You''ll definitely be hugely popr!]
Ashley smiled knowingly and replied sincerely: [Thank you, Miranda.)
She mused, ‘Although | met Miranda during the Show Your Dancepetition, she’s actually a nice girl with a righteous
character.
Having such a friend naturally made Ashley happy.
Just after replying to Miranda’s message, her phone rang.
It was a call from an unknown number.
Ashley was momentarily puzzled. She then slid the screen and answered, “Hello?”
There was a brief silence on the other end before Jeremy’s restrained voice came through. “Ashley, it’s me. When are you going
to unblock me?”
Ashley was momentarily speechless. She then lowered her phone and nced at it.
She thought in annoyance, ‘Really, Jeremy? Getting a new number just to call me?‘
Jeremy continued, “Ashley, | saw the news today. Did you sign with Royal Entertainment? Where are you staying now? Did you
have a ce to stay after leaving the Ramos Vi, or are you really with the Kingsley family...”
Not wanting to deal with him anymore, Ashley abruptly ended the call.
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She wondered. What’s gottch into Jeremy? Even resorting to using a new number to call me. Ashley promptly blocked this new
number as well.
She felt that anything rted to the Ramos family surely meant trouble.
Staring at his new number that was blocked, Jeremy was so frustrated he almost threw his phone.
He thought, “Why did she block me again? Can’t she just let me talk to her?”
A few dayster, Joseph took Ashley to a vacation resort to celebrate her signing with Royal Entertainment, with all expenses
covered by thepany.
Hearing that thepany was covering all expenses, Ashley happily agreed.
Joseph lifted his chin, smiling and winking at her, saying, “Ashley, | forgot to tell you, Valentin will also be at the resort. After all,
he’s thepany’s big boss. How can we go without him?!”
Ashley was at a loss for words.
Upon arriving at the resort, Joseph led Ashley to their amodation and opened the door with a room card. “Valentin is still at
the office. He’lleter. Come here, take a look at this room. You and Valentin will be staying here tonight.”
Ashley was stunned speechless.
She thought in shock, ‘What? I’m sharing a room with Valentin tonight?”