eel Jaxton's furious, res

ourage to look up at him,

eally just hal

ful stride, his cold gaze locking onto Carl, who was uncomfortabl

ment he entered; everyone was vi

, rose eagerly, his tone dripping with flattery.

on. Moments before, Carl had co

perately seeking Jaxton's approval,

Jaxton,

lavish attire hinted at immense wealt

I had completely u

book, and you're interested in discussing a potential film adapta

way for such a trivial matter," he said eagerly. "Please, Mr. Saunders,

ive Jaxton space and found myself

our heights, but he towered ove

scrutinizing me as if I were a complete stranger, his smirk broad

to all; subtlety

. "Actually, this is Miss Howard from United Media. She's

ch about," Jaxton sneered sarcastically, stretching the

y a decorative piece, an empty vessel, while my team

ed, and as a result, whispers circulated that I had advanced my c

a deliberate sting, echoi

responded with a veneer of graciousness, "I appreciate t

ng with undue enthusiasm, cut in. "It's rare for a woman to catc

ing. Was there no respite from their e

glasses and nudged me. "Come on, don't just sta

e him a look so fierce i

-hell, I once drank so much I nearly wrecked m

enny was willing to exploit me a

sinessman, his eyes only registering

y severe glare, Benny hastily picked up a

nothing to me-I just wan

ard," Jaxton observed, his voice smooth and

yet anyone with a hint of insi

k-he was irritated

and couldn't drink, yet he insisted. I

don't misunderstand-Cathy's all in," he asserted, tripping ove

you upset him, it's not just your problem-I'm in deep trouble too. Come on, it's just one drink.

moment everyt

on about a film deal, Benny's visible nerve

tainment industry, the

casually for half a year-the same one I'd paid off

miliating me now m

ly, what di

tainment industry? The formidable Mr

insults freely, but the moment someone retaliat

ity to parade around lik

it crashing to the floor where it exploded with a resounding shatter. "I

f Carl's despair was almost palpable, suffocating t

spite appearing insignificant or powerless, my dignity

hire. If you wish to indulge in such loathsome,

re the only fortress I had left. I couldn't m

cenario, I'd abandon this nightmare and rebuild

because not a soul attempted to halt my exit as I stormed out of the r

ay, the pent-up turmoil inside me erupted li

staggered into the restroom, and

e of profound injus

ights to craft innovative pitches and proposals, only to

st my pretty f

d undermine my hard work and reduce me

hat room crashed over me, and I c

hurt and frustration, as the stinging in my no