Chapter 1132: "Miss Duncan looks stunning, even when she's just walking," one of them murmured, admiration clear in their voice.
"Those flowers must be for Mr. Howard Johns.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMiss Duncan often gives him gifts." "It seems so. When Miss Duncan and Mr. Johns had just started dating, he was the one always taking care of her. But now, it feels like the roles have reversed." Their voices were low, but Milly's sharp ears caught every word. She paused mid-stride and turned to glance at them. The servants froze, their faces pale, realizing they might have been overheard. Bracing themselves for a reprimand, they exchanged nervous glances. But Milly said nothing. Her gaze lingered for a moment before she turned away, resuming her walk without a word.
When she reached the villa door, she stopped and rang the doorbell with one hand, holding the bouquet in the other.
Inside, Howard, already guessing it was Milly, took a deep breath to compose himself before opening the door. As soon as the door swung open, the sweet fragrance of the roses enveloped him. Howard's eyes widened in surprise as he took in the sight of Milly standing there, holding the bouquet out to him.
At Global Entertainment, the atmosphere was tense. When Tatiana saw that Edge Entertainment's newest had dominated the ratings and their actors' popularity had soared, her face darkened with jealousy.
Her newly appointed assistant stood nearby, remote in hand, flipping through slides on the large screen. She focused on delivering the presentation, her voice steady despite the growing tension in the room.
"Moving on from external pressures, here is the current state of our company. Our company's strength has been in decline. The upward trajectory for our first-tier artists has stagnated, and many of their contracts are nearing expiration. If we can't offer them competitive terms to renew, they are likely to leave and establish their own studios." Your story source galnoveThe assistant hesitated before continuing, glancing nervously at Tatiana.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Additionally, Miss Fernandez, I've gathered intel suggesting that the shareholders are increasingly dissatisfied with your leadership. They've called for an emergency meeting and agreed to give you one last chance. If the company's performance doesn't improve significantly under your direction, they will vote to elect a new chairman." Global Entertainment had once been the crown jewel of the entertainment industry, thriving under Hector's leadership. But since Tatiana took over, the company had been on a steady decline. Profits shrank, and one failed investment after another dragged its reputation down.
Desperate to save her crumbling empire, Tatiana hired a private assistant, Jedidiah Mason. Jedidiah was known for his sharp insights and problem-solving skills, and Tatiana hoped he could provide the direction the company so desperately needed. What Jedidiah had just outlined echoed exactly what had been keeping Tatiana awake at night.
Tatiana had given up her acting career to focus entirely on managing the company. However, her lack of business expertise soon becapparent. At first, the shareholders were patient, watching her At first, the management with cautious optimism. But as losses piled up, their trust eroded, and Hector's once-untouchable legacy seemed like a distant memory. Now, the board was losing faith, and sshareholders, especially Denzel Davenport, openly discussed replacing her with someone else.