âYou must trust me on this one,â Ariana conveyed to Sarah with a serene voice and a pat on her shoulder.
Then, she turned her back to address Donna.
Observing the two women whispering for what seemed like an eternity, Donna presumed the subject of their conversation.
But who wouldnât be swayed by such a premium resource, especially when it was right in front of their noses?
Arianaâs approach suggested that she had reached a decision, prompting Donna to put away her phone and feign busyness.
âHave you made up your mind? If Sarah doesnât want to go, Iâll give the opportunity to someone else,â she inquired.
Arianaâs response was unwavering.
âSarah will go.
Just bring out the contract.
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Where is it?â she asked, taking a pen and seal from the desk.
Donnaâs delight was unmistakable; she beamed from ear to ear.
She quickly took out the contract from her bag, laid it on the desk, and urged, âTake a look.
If everything is in order, sign at the bottom.
â
Fearful of any potential deceit, Ariana perused the contract meticulously, from start to finish.
Once satisfied, she passed it to Sarah for her signature.
Donna promptly pocketed the signed document as if wary of Arianaâs possible backtracking and proclaimed, âI have to go now.
You can wait for the notice.
â
Apprehensive, Sarah regarded Ariana with a worried expression and posed a concern.
âWhat about your bet? Look at Donnaâs expression.
Sheâs as cunning as a rat, and itâs evident that she got what she wanted.
â
Ariana exhaled and reassured, âDonât fret.
Iâll find another way.
You wonât need me for these three months, and Iâll be scouting for new talents.
â
âIâm worried that Donna wonât give you any more opportunities,â Sarah said.
She knew Donnaâs methods well after working with her for over a decade.
Donna had become even more arrogant and audacious since Jasper joined the company.
With her mind weighed down by worries, Ariana let out a deep sigh, unsure of what her next move should be.
âI suppose Iâll have to wait and see.
Jasperâs artists havenât made much money recently, and his biggest investment, Brielle, is in hot water.
At least Iâm not tangled up in any lawsuits, which puts me in a better position than him,â she mused.
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Upon hearing this, Sarahâs tense shoulders loosened a bit as she replied, âOkay, Iâll head home to pack and get ready for the performance.
â
âalright,â Ariana responded.
She saw Sarah off at the parking lot, bought a cup of coffee, and made her way back to the office.
Lost in thought, she completely forgot to hit the elevator button.
Ahand suddenly appeared, pressing the button for her.
It was only at that moment that Ariana realized the reason why the elevator never arrivedâshe had forgotten to push the button.
She was about to thank the individual who came to her aid when she looked up and met the smoldering gaze of Brielle.
Clad in a stunning midnight-blue satin dress and sleek black coat, Brielle was a picture of elegance and grace.
Her wavy, burgundy hair cascaded down her chest like the crimson tide, and her perfectly done makeup accentuated her beguiling eyes.
As Ariana locked eyes with Brielle, she couldnât help but think that Brielle was a vision of alluring extravagance.
With a sly grin, Brielle taunted Ariana, âLost in thought, darling? Perhaps mourning the loss of your cash cow?â
Rolling her eyes, Ariana retorted with a sharp tongue, âSarah will be back soon enough.
But can you say the same about your tarnished reputation?â
Brielleâs expression turned sour at Arianaâs words.