Chapter 114

Nathan's cryptic words left Evelyn momentarily puzzled. She wanted to press for details, but he merely shrugged. "Just a theory. Either way, this path has its advantages. Let's see what the others choose."

The poll intrigued Evelyn. Honestly, she believed the trio would inevitably go their separate ways.

As Evelyn and Nathan prepared to leave the hospital, their lawyer called. The fan who'd attacked them had confessed.

Online backlash had reached a tipping point. Fans could no longer defend the scandal-ridden trio. Their reputations lay in ruins.

Fan clubs emptied overnight. Supporters felt their devotion had been mocked. Not a single positive comment remained.

The scandals were too outrageous. Even the most loyal fans felt like fools, their blind devotion shattered.

The imprisoned young girl broke down when her lawyer showed her the truth via phone. She cursed Sebastian Hart through tears before falling silent, utterly drained.

Her parents, who'd planned to guilt-trip Evelyn and Julian, discovered their formidable backgrounds and backed off. When they tried manipulating Sebastian, they found him equally powerless. Defeated, they accepted legal consequences.

After resolving the girl's case, Evelyn and Nathan were summoned to the agency by Julian.

Upon arrival, they found Marcus had already finalized Isabelle Laurent's contract.

Spotting Evelyn, Isabelle stood and bowed deeply. "Thank you for your assistance, Ms. Sinclair. I owe you."

Evelyn waved dismissively. "I just came for the drama. Don't mention it."

As they spoke, Isabelle's phone buzzed again.

Marcus smirked. "Answer it. Some people need to hear rejection directly."

Evelyn raised an eyebrow as Julian explained, "It's Sebastian. He keeps calling from different numbers."

"Still?" Evelyn gasped dramatically. "Is he begging you to take him back?"

Isabelle sighed. If not for professional obligations, she'd have turned her phone off hours ago.

Under Evelyn's intense gaze, Isabelle answered—on speakerphone.

"Dani, please..." Sebastian's voice cracked with desperation, clearly destroyed by the past twelve hours. He was reaching for his most trusted lifeline.

"I believe our contract terminated already, Mr. Hart," Isabelle replied icily. "Cease this harassment."

"Dani, I was wrong! Seraphina deceived me! Let's restart—you set the terms! The company's abandoning me! My career—"

"Forgotten how you treated me?" Isabelle cut in ruthlessly. "Why would I help the man who betrayed me? You're worthless now. Did you think I'd salvage trash?"

Evelyn bit her lip to stifle laughter. Others weren't as successful.

Sebastian's breathing hitched. He hadn't expected such public humiliation.

After several shaky breaths, he tried again. "We built everything together! I treated you well back then! One mistake—"

"You broke our vows first," Isabelle spat. "Your groveling disgusts me."

Sebastian's fragile patience snapped. "You think you'll succeed without me? A nobody like you? I'll ruin your reputation! See who hires you then!"

Evelyn's eyes widened. So it was scorched-earth tactics now? Shamelessness truly knew no bounds.

Isabelle remained calm. "By the way, I recorded this call."

A beat of silence. Then Sebastian's voice turned shrill. "You wouldn't—"

"I would." She hung up.

Isabelle signed the contract without noticing Marcus and Julian's exchanged grins.

Finally tricked one in.

Her enthusiasm lasted until she realized the catch:

She was agency head—because Marcus and Julian were leaving.

She did control the artists—all one of them: Evelyn, who worked only when inspired.

The Blackwood Group backing? Contingent on Evelyn and Nathan's relationship stability.

Marcus and Julian began tiptoeing around her.

Finally, Isabelle cornered them. "Before you flee, we're recruiting."

Marcus brightened. "Any targets?"

Isabelle smirked. "How many My Acting Skill episodes remain?"

Marcus frowned. "The leftovers are problematic."

"Controversy breeds buzz," Isabelle countered. "I'll assess them myself. No room for incompetence or ingrates."

Julian shrugged. "Your call."

Marcus added, "Announce your hiring on Twitter."

Isabelle laughed. "Why? Has Sebastian made news?"

Marcus rotated his laptop, revealing trending topics:

🔥 Seraphina's Love Triangle with Her Gay Exes

💔 Adrian & Sebastian's Doomed Romance

🎭 How Seraphina's Cover-Up Backfired

Isabelle's lips curved. Perfect timing.