Chapter 140

Melanie's frown deepened as she listened to Scarlett's words.

In this cutthroat entertainment industry, free lunches were always traps in disguise.

"Don't be fooled by sweet talk, Scarlett. You might end up counting cash for your own betrayal."

Sophia gently patted her agent's shoulder, noticing her concern.

"Melanie, they're sincere enough to cover the breach fee."

Melanie arched an eyebrow, interest finally piqued.

"What terms did they offer?"

Her voice dripped with skepticism. "Don't jump from Lowell Entertainment straight into hell."

Scarlett pulled a document from her bag, beaming.

"I brought the contract. See for yourself."

"An actual contract?"

Melanie snatched the file, her gaze instantly sharpening.

She scrutinized every clause, her expression growing graver by the second.

After finishing the last page, she flipped back to verify details.

Only after triple-checking did Melanie exhale sharply, locking eyes with Scarlett.

"Who gave you this?"

Scarlett startled at her intensity.

"Is something wrong?"

"Quite the opposite."

Melanie's voice trembled slightly.

"These terms are absurdly generous. Only A-listers get deals like this."

Scarlett's tension dissolved.

"See? I told you it was legit!"

She grabbed Melanie's hands excitedly. "They'll cover your penalty too. Let's sign immediately."

Melanie froze.

"Mine too?"

"Of course! They want us both."

Melanie's mind buzzed before she found her voice.

"Which company has this kind of capital? Starlight? Paramount? Or Titan?"

She listed industry giants.

"None of those."

Scarlett winked mysteriously. "It's Miss Sophia Laurent from Pearl Group."

"Sophia?"

Melanie searched her memory. "The Lowell family's long-lost daughter?"

"Exactly!"

Scarlett's eyes sparkled at Sophia's name.

"You should see her, Melanie. She outshines every starlet on screen."

Melanie chuckled at her starstruck expression.

"What potion did she slip you?"

As a Lowell Entertainment veteran, she'd glimpsed the heiress from afar.