Chapter 267

Chapter 267:

“Do you think so too?” Madisyn asked.

“I do find it odd, but I haven’t been able to dig up anything,” Andrew responded calmly. Given that this involved Madisyn’s brother, and Howard was known for his integrity, Andrew felt it was his duty to help out. He then inquired, “Have you looked into it as well?”

“Yes, but I came up empty too,” Madisyn said with a frown. “I have this nagging feeling that something isn’t right, but… if there’s no evidence, then it must be okay, right?”

“Now that the woman is with your company, you’ll be the first to know if anything unusual happens,” Andrew said for comfort.

“Yeah, you’re right. I hope I’m just overthinking it,” Madisyn said.

“Make sure to eat something,” Andrew reminded her softly.

“I’ll do that now,” Madisyn replied, smiling.

After she finished lunch, Howard returned with the woman, now named Milly Duncan. Milly easily completed her onboarding process and joined the company. Madisyn observed as Howard leaned over to Milly, saying, “Call me if you need anything, okay?” Milly nodded, looking utterly obedient.

Madisyn bit her lip and glanced back at her computer, her thoughts lingering on Howard’s naivety. She silently hoped Milly didn’t harbor any hidden agendas. If Milly turned out to be ungrateful like Tatiana, Madisyn wouldn’t let her off easily.

After they departed, Madisyn noticed a message from Jared. “Boss, what’s your decision? When do you plan to examine the new arrivals?”

Madisyn responded, “Let’s hold off for now. I’ve been swamped lately.”

Jared replied, “Understood. Also, your book is being adapted. Are you interested in being involved in the casting?”

Madisyn arched an eyebrow at that, pausing to think. The book was one she had written years ago, focused on the intricacies of family relationships. Back then, she had longed for family affection that was conspicuously absent, so she channeled her emotions into writing and shared the story online. Writing those words seemed to heal something inside her. Unexpectedly, the book caught the attention of some people who wanted to purchase its rights.

However, Madisyn hadn’t sold it; she and Jared ran their own company, after all. The rights to that book remained within their company, and over time, she penned several more, all of which were adapted into successful TV dramas. But this particular book had been delayed in production, mainly due to the challenge of finding the perfect actress for the second female lead.

Madisyn mentioned, “I have someone in mind for the role. I’ll send her over.”

Jared responded, “Perfect. If she’s your choice, she must be exceptional!”

The next week, the company was abuzz with talk of a stunning new arrival. Milly, ever diligent, devoted every free moment to honing her acting skills, and her improvement over just a week was remarkable. When Madisyn visited, she found Milly deep in voice training.

Madisyn knocked on the door. Milly paused and looked towards her. Milly was dressed simply in a white outfit, but she radiated undeniable allure the moment she looked up—a beauty that was breathtaking. Milly’s features were impeccably delicate, her face almost doll-like with perfectly arched brows, radiant eyes, a straight nose, and cherry lips. Yet, it was her eyes that captivated Madisyn the most—so clear and innocent, they almost seemed untouched by the world.

“I’m taking you to the audition,” Madisyn said.

Milly nodded submissively, quickly gathering her belongings to follow. She was remarkably quiet, speaking only when spoken to. However, she always responded with politeness whenever Madisyn engaged her. It was easy to feel affection for someone so gentle.

Madisyn felt reassured—Milly didn’t approach Howard for any ulterior motives. This was comforting. Today was the audition day for the second female lead.

Upon their arrival at the venue, the lobby was bustling with hopefuls. Their entry instantly captured everyone’s attention because of their striking looks. Their distinct yet equally stunning appearances sparked a competitive vibe in the room. Madisyn was accustomed to such stares.

She offered Milly a gentle reminder, saying, “Ignore them. Focus on your performance. There will always be distractions, especially when you’re in the way of others’ ambitions.”

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