Chapter 535

Chapter 535:

“What is it that you truly desire?” Tatiana inquired, her curiosity piqued. She had come to realize that Hector possessed immense power. The very establishment of Global Entertainment by his sole efforts showcased his extensive networks and resources. For a man of his caliber, the position of vice president at Jahns Group hardly matched his potential! Nevertheless, Hector remained with Jahns Group.

“Do you aspire to own Jahns Group?” Tatiana probed further.

Hector chuckled dismissively. “Jahns Group? That’s trivial.” His ambitions stretched far beyond; he aimed to dominate the entire region of Lorpond.

Tatiana was taken aback by Hector’s boldness. Yet, a thrill of anticipation surged through her. The greater Hector’s power, the more she stood to gain from his ascendancy. After all, why should she concern herself with Madisyn and her crew?

Meanwhile, Madisyn had tasked Sewell with unearthing the traitor. Before they could advance their investigation, an assistant involved attempted to flee the country but was ensnared by a tragic car accident. The ruthlessness of this incident shocked both Madisyn and Sewell.

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Sewell’s voice was laden with gravity as he spoke to Madisyn on the phone. “Her family situation is dire—her mother’s hospitalized. It seems she was coerced into this. Could this be the handiwork of Global Entertainment?”

Sewell was right. Who but Global Entertainment would target them like this? Madisyn affirmed grimly, “Yes.”

“Global Entertainment is reprehensible, sacrificing such a young life,” Sewell remarked bitterly. He loathed the disloyal assistant, yet the true adversary was Global Entertainment. Clenching his jaw, he vowed, “They will pay for this. Our film will serve as a direct affront to them.” Sewell’s resolve was aflame.

“Good luck. You’re capable of this,” Madisyn encouraged him before ending the call.

She then fortified her control over the company to avert betrayals. Madisyn was resolute—she would soon exact revenge on Hector for all his transgressions.

The artists who had jumped ship from Edge Entertainment to Global Entertainment had anticipated a golden era. After all, Global Entertainment stood at the pinnacle of the industry, endowed with unparalleled opportunities. Even the slightest share of Global Entertainment could turn their fortunes. Their hopes for a unanimous future were high, yet reality soon dawned on them. Over time, they found themselves relegated to inconsequential background roles with meager compensation—a stark contrast to the prominent roles they could have had at Edge Entertainment. Unable to tolerate this any longer, some approached their agent to express their discontent.

The agent assured them he would endeavor to obtain superior opportunities for them, urging them to remain patient. Witnessing the agent’s earnest attitude, they reluctantly consented to wait.

After work one evening, they exited together, intending to share a meal. As they passed through an alley, they were startled by a commotion. Driven by curiosity, one of them ventured inside.

“Hey, don’t go in there! It looks dangerous,” another cautioned urgently.

But in an instant, several men clad in black emerged, seizing them and dragging them into the alley, where they were subjected to a merciless beating. They cried out in pain.

“How dare you beat us! We are artists from Global Entertainment!” one shouted.

“Ahhh! It hurts!”

Just when they feared the worst—that they might be beaten to death—the assault ceased abruptly. One of the assailants spat on the ground and sneered, “Listen up, all the opportunities here belong to Tatiana. Don’t even think about taking her share. If you know what’s good for you, find your own!”

“Tatiana?” They realized in shock that it was the same Tatiana whose agent they had consulted.

Their expressions darkened. “We only seek the most basic opportunities. Tatiana wouldn’t even want them!”

“Tatiana might not need them, but she can allocate them to her loyalists. Know your place! You came from Edge Entertainment. This company hired you merely to spite Edge Entertainment. And yet, you still expect opportunities? How laughable!” the man rebuked them sharply.

Humiliated and cowed, the artists held their tongues, fearing further violence. Finally, the men in black left.

As the artists inspected their bruises, tears inevitably followed.

“Tatiana is so vicious!”

“I’ve never been treated like this before! We should report her. We can’t let her get away with this!”

“Hold on. Do you know who she is? She’s the top female artist in our company. And I’ve heard she now has a powerful backer, which explains why she has access to such prime projects. Report her? Who would even care?”

Those blunt words were harsh but true. Everyone fell silent, the weight of their helplessness settling heavily upon them.

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