Chapter 273 Sure, Agnes was a fresh face who rocketed to stardom overnight, but how did she have the guts to say something like that?
For the past decade, Mamie had been racking up awards left and right, bagged the best actress title three years in a row, and was universally regarded as the queen of the entertainment industry.
Agnes throwing down this gauntlet was just asking for trouble.
A smirk crossed Mamieâs face.
âAgnes, are you sure you want to gamble with me?â
Even Ivan seemed caught off guard: âAgnes, donât be rash.â
But Agnes brushed him off, saying firmly, âI want to bet with you. But if both of us lose, we wipe the slate clean, and you stop hassling meâ
Mamie gave a cold and arrogant laugh, âIf I donât win, Ill retire and leave the entertainment industry for good.â
With that, Mamie tumed on her heel and left.
The onlookers all felt a pang of regret. These two were just too impulsive. They were basically gambling with their futures.
And anyone could see that Agnes was digging her own grave In the CEOâs office.
Ivan said, âWhy did you have to be so impulsive? I could have helped you deal with the issue between you and Mamie.â
Agnes chuckled, âYou know as well as I do, I never planned on sticking around in the entertainment industry. If I can make a splash on my way out, itâs not a bad deal for me.â
Ivan was silent for a while, then sighed, âI know youâre not in it. Alright, you can go now After finishing her work, Agnes didnât head home, but went to Tim Tower instead.
With the Yolanda Bowman incident still fresh in everyoneâs mind, everyone in the secretarial department was polite to her as she passed through.
But there were odd looks in peopleâs eyes. Agnes figured it was because of the recent news, so she didnât think much of it.
Mia Taylor was surprised to see Agnes, âAgnes, was that really your sister who just came in? She was way over the top.â
Agnes was taken aback âWho?â
Mia was surprised: âYou donât know? Half an hour ago, a girl named Beatrice Pritchard barged in, claiming she was the CEOâs wifeâs sister and demanded to see the CEO. We told her to wait, but she made a fuss, saying we were brushing her off. She made a scene in the secretarial department for two hours and even had us pour her tea. I wasnât sure of her identity, so I let her have her way till the CEO finished his meetingâ
Beatrice was here? Agnes frowned.
She headed to the CEOâs office, not bothering to knock, just pushed the door open.
Jared was writing something, then tore off a piece of paper and handed it to Beatrice.
Beatrice took the paper, thrilled: âJared, youâre so generous! Our whole family is so grateful. Agnes is so lucky to have married you.â
Jaredâs voice was cold: âIf thereâs nothing else, you can leave now.â
Beatriceâs voice became even more coquettish: âJared, I waited two hours for you in the secretarial department, and now youâre in such a hurry to get rid of me? i havenât eaten yet today, Iâm starving. Can you take me out for a meal?â