Chapter 790

Chapter 790

Even though Wilma said she wouldn’t meet, her reply gave off a vibe of shameless self–promotion.

It was as if she were saying to Maja that her acting skills were top–notch, so Maja shoule better come find her!

Maja wasn’t sure if she was imagining things, but she could almost feel Wilma’s eager anticipation.

[Our company just signed a contract with Elvis today. Since you are one of his artists, we have high hopes for you.

Can we arrange a time to talk?]

Wilma squinted her eyes. She was dying to go, mainly because Elvis would be there!

But she couldn’t let Maja know that, so she replied.

[Elvis ditched me. You think I’d chase after him? Haha, where there’s Elvis, I won’t be. Don’t distort me while I’m

filming. I’m going for the best actress award; goodbye]

Her reply was full of a childlike tone.

Maja couldn’t help but laugh as she glanced at the file on Wilma.

She was only twenty years old, not formally trained, but very talented in acting. Her first role was slightly polished

but left a deep impression.

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She had a natural beauty, not the kind to stun people at first sight, but one that could be refined with makeup.

Being placed under Elvis by Simstar Entertainment the moment she joined, it was clear that they had plans to

groom her.

If she could poach this newcomer from Simstar Entertainment, Wilma would definitely dominate the female star

scene for the next five years.

Maja squinted her eyes and quickly contacted Elvis, asking him to come to the office.

Ever since he signed with Star Movie Group, Elvis had been working late into the night; even now he hadn’t left.

Maja was a workaholic.

By now, it was already dark outside.

“Elvis, is there anything else you haven’t told me about Wilma?”

Elvis sat across from Maja, still dressed in his smart suit, with gold–rimmed glasses on his nose, looking scholarly.

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“Ms. Pennyfeather.” He greeted her, nodding slightly, and said, “Wilma used to be my neighbor. When her parents

weren’t home, she used to come over to play. But when she was in her third year of high school, I switched jobs to

Simstar Entertainment and moved out.”

“Are you a celibatarian?”

“Yes, I made that clear to the media a long time ago.”

Elvis looked calm and rational, leaning back with his arms crossed in front of him.

“Wilma is a great actress. She’s sure to become a star in three shows. We have Shawn in the Star Movie group, and

his acting is pretty good too. But to win best actor, he needs more polish. We need an actress to lead the pack. The

newcomers in the Star Movie group need a chance to shine, and without a top star to attract attention, they’ll all

flop in your hands.”

“Elvis, the reason I signed you is clear. You always bring out the best in your artists. So, I want you to pick a few

from the new signees, guide them personally, and groom them into top stars.”

Elvis replied with a smile, “I’ll do my best.”

Maja nodded. “I’ll handle Wilma, but I need you to tell me. Does she have feelings for you?”

A hint of awkwardness crossed Elvis’s face. “Perhaps.”

“Has she confessed to you?”

“Yes.”

“And you didn’t accept?”

“I’m thirty–two while she’s only twenty, a huge gap. It’s impossible for us. Besides, I decided not to marry since

college.”

Maja nodded, so Wilma’s strong reaction to Elvis was because she was rejected. But with this, signing her would be

easier.

If Wilma really liked Elvis, she would be eager to join. Maja wouldn’t need to persuade her.

“I understand. Let’s end it here for tonight. I’ll talk to her again.”

Elvis nodded, and they headed to the underground parking lot together.

After Maja got into her car, she felt extremely tired and began rubbing her temples.

But she remembered Zoey was in the hospital, so she called her.

Zoey was slow to answer.

“Ms. Pennyfeather.”

“Have you been discharged?”

“Yes.”

Zoey had just left the hospital and was standing outside her home. She didn’t have the courage to open the door,

but Maja’s call comforted her.

Maja’s calls always came at the right time.

“Zoey, leave that man. I can offer you a better future here. You’re only twenty–three; don’t belittle yourself for a

man.”

Zoey’s heart ached, but she couldn’t say a word. After a long pause, she managed to say, “I will sort this out in

three days.”