BuzzNovelChapter 380
Chapter 380
The light turned green. Cole eased off the brake, and the car rolled forward.
“Ms. Morton, the latest quarterly report's in your inbox.”
“I saw it.”
“There's something else you should know. We need to watch out for The Thorne Group. They're making moves
into both entertainment and fashion. I looked into it-they’ve bought shares in our competitors. Lillian also heard
they've been privately courting artists at A&C Entertainment whose contracts are about to expire. On top of that,
sof our vendors at A&P said The Thorne Group is offering better prices with fewer demands. It's pretty
obvious they're coming for us.”
Vera's voice was cool and even, almost robotic in its precision. You could picture her smart suit, dark-rimmed
glasses, the perfect image of a corporate professional.
“Make a list of which artists are thinking about leaving,” Alessia replied. “Have Lillian sort them into groups and
handle each case accordingly. If someone wants out, just let them go-we’re not forcing anyone to stay.” With
Tristan and Liam, the two biggest stars right now, A&C Entertainment could easily hold up a third of the industry
on its own.
There were also veteran actors at A&C-talented, reliable, and never making a fuss. They probably wouldn't leave
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇteither. The only ones up in the air were the newly popular young idols. Whether they stayed or went wouldn't
make much difference to the company as a whole.
“Keep a close eye on A&P’s vendors. If anyone refuses to work with us, reach out to other contacts. A&P’s brand
is all about quality-we can’t afford to compromise.”
“Understood. I've already contacted a few backup vendors. Their details, including price lists and pros and cons,
are in your inbox.” Vera always seemed to anticipate Alessia’s next move and had things ready in
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advance-her efficiency was unmatched.
Alessia acknowledged her with a quiet “Got it.”
She never had to worry about Vera. No matter how big or small the task, Vera handled everything perfectly.
Alessia had trained her from the ground up-she knew exactly where Vera's strengths and limits lay.
Still, even as their call ended, Vera hadn't mentioned going out for dinner
with Fortune.
“How did it go?” Alessia asked suddenly, her question seemingly out of
nowhere.
“Lessie, your instincts are never wrong.” As Cole spoke, he brought the car to a smooth stop beside the school
gates.
Alessia unfastened her seatbelt and reached for the door, but Cole caught
her wrist. He blinked at her, his big eyes pleading like a puppy's.
She understood at once, and with a smile, cupped his face in her hands and planted a kiss on his lips. Cole
wasn't satisfied, though; he pulled her closer, deepening the kiss.
It was a long moment before they finally separated, reluctant but smiling.
“Good night,” Cole whispered, his eyes a little pink at the corners as he gently kissed her soft, swollen lips.
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call.
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Vera unpacked the takeout, her accent softer now, almost playful-a far cry from her usual crisp, businesslike
tone.
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