Jasper glanced at her and publicly declared, âNext, all of Sarahâs bookings are null and void! As for when theyâll be reinstated, Sarah, head home and await further notice!â
Arianaâs fury ignited like a roaring inferno upon hearing those words.
unleashing a tempest of anger within her.
It was clear to her that Jasperâs intentions were not merely to sideline Sarah but to settle personal scores in a brazen and public manner
âSarah is at the peak of her career, and you dare to do this?â Ariana exclaimed, her voice seething with indignation.
âWhat gives you the audacity?â
Jasper smirked, seemingly amused by Arianaâs outburst.
He met her gaze with a taunting expression and retorted, âMy audacity? Well, as the acting CEO of SJ Entertainment, I hold the reins of authority.
What rights do you think I possess?â
Ariana was taken aback.
It was because of the rapid ascension of Jasper to the position of acting CEO.
Her gaze shifted to Sarah, searching for a glimmer of resistance, but instead, she saw resignation in her eyes.
Reluctantly, Sarah nodded and conceded, âItâs an official announcement from the company.
â
Jasperâs smugness only intensified as he gloated, âIâve heard whispers that Tylerâs film has completed filming, and negotiations for its release are underway with theaters.
â
Arianaâs senses jolted awake with alarm on hearing this.
Her eyes locked onto Jasper, and she demanded, âWhat are you plotting?â
A wicked grin played across Jasperâs face as he replied, âWell, imagine the consequences if the Anderson Group were to announce its withdrawal of funding at this opportune moment!â
Rage surged through Arianaâs veins, intensifying her desire to strike Jasper with her clenched fist.
âYou are driven by pure vengeance, disregarding the companyâs interests! This self-destructive behavior will hurt not only others but also threatens to bring SJ Entertainment and the entire Anderson Group down!â Ariana seethed through gritted teeth, unable to contain her anger any longer.
Jasper raised an eyebrow, his tone dripping with mockery.
âDonât concern yourself with the companyâs development.
Perhaps you should focus more on your own artists whenever you have any spare time.
â
Now that Theodore was out of the picture, Jasperâs arrogance knew no bounds.
He held no regard for anyoneâs worth.
He sneered at Ariana and continued his derision, âBy the way, as per the companyâs plan, Tyler wonât be participating in any movie promotions from now on! However, there are several lackluster roles in abysmal dramas still awaiting suitable candidates.
Why not tell him to take those?â
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Ariana was all too familiar with the roles Jasper referred to.
She had perused the scripts long ago and had outright rejected them.
They were the epitome of cliché storylines, inhabited by characters devoid of substance.
Should Tyler accept such roles, his future would be engulfed in darkness!
âTyler will never accept such roles!â Ariana firmly stated, her confidence unyielding.
âAnd what good does his refusal do?â Jasper raised his head, regarding her with a piercing gaze.
âAccording to the contract he signed with the company, he is obligated to play whatever role we deem fit.
What right does he have to decline?â
Jasperâs relentless provocations only fueled Arianaâs anger, causing her fist to tighten further.
To worsen matters, he was right.
According to the contract, Tyler had no authority to refuse.
Hearing this, Sarah too succumbed to fury.
She pointed an accusatory finger at Jasper and exclaimed with fervor, âArenât you afraid that weâll terminate our contracts due to your actions?â
Jasper casually shrugged, a nonchalant demeanor adorning his face.
âI couldnât care less about that.
After all, the company has no use for disobedient dogs.
But if you wish to terminate the contract, be prepared to pay the ten-million-dollar penalty.
Only then can you terminate it!â
A ten-million-dollar penalty was no trifling matter for anyone.
Sarahâs face flushed with anger at Jasperâs shameless attitude.
âYou despicable creature!â Sarah was poised to continue her rebuke, but Ariana intervened.
Realizing that Jasper was explicitly targeting her and her artists, Ariana deduced that he must be seeking something from her.