Chapter 136
The Remorseful Brothers
Chapter 136 That was what often happened in the entertainment industryâthe powerful would oppress the weak.
Now, Yohannes was protecting his own people, so others naturally dared not ignore Madeline anymore.
Fernando apologized, âSorry. There must have been a misunderstanding. Our staff were negligent and caused Ms. Larson to be wronged. Itâs our Sella still hoped for luck to be on her and Fernandoâs side. After all, artists had to make money to support so many people. If Yohannes quit, the company would have to pay for the breach of contract.
âSorry, I shouldnât have been so rigid about the procedure, I didnât mean to make things difficult for you. I just wanted to help Ms.
Larson apply for her work card..â Stella still tried excasing herself.
âStop making excusesâ Yohannes tutted. âI know the truth. Even if sheâs just an assistant, you shouldnât bully her.â
Stella looked up at Yohannes with an awkward expression Yohannesâ demeanor was always cold and businesslike. He wasnât a very easy going artist, yet he was extremely popular.
âI didnât bullyâ Stella started.
Seeing that Yohannes was adamant. Fernando hurriedly begged Madeline, âMs. Larson, please persuade Mr. Yandell. This partnership is very Important for us both...â
Madeline glanced at Yohannes and suggested, âMr. Yandell, Letâs wait for the manager to come.â
âThereâs no need.â After saying that, Yohannes picked up his clothes and walked out. After pacing a few steps, he looked back at Madeline. âWhat are you waiting for! Follow me Madeline hurriedly followed Yohannes closely. She felt a little helpless. This was how the entertainment circle was. Anyway, when she was an extra, things were far worse.
Stella grew anxious. âThey really left.â
Fernando slapped Stella. âYouâre such a troublemaker!â
Then, he gritted his teeth and spat. âOur products are all selling like hotcakes only because theyâre being sold in Yohannes name. What if he doesnât work with us anymore and his fans return them! If the fans reject us and think weâre a scam. their returns alone will cause enough trouble for us.â
Stella was so shocked. She dared not speak Ah. I regret picking on Ms. Larson. I thought she was weak. Now I know that even if she is weak, sheâs Yohannesâ weakness. I didnât have the right to do that,â she realized internally and belatedly. âI was wrong. Iâm going to apologize!â
Fernando sneered sarcastically. Thereâs no need to apologize anymore. Youâre fired. You are far too professional to take on this position! Also, just wait and see. If Mr. Yandell breaks off the contract, weâll have you take legal responsibilityâ
Stella paled. Her lips trembled, and she couldnât speak.
In the elevator, Yohannes chided without bothering to look at Madeline, âAre you stupid?â Then, with an indifferent expression, he pursed his lips. The reflective and brightly illuminated elevator mirrored Yohannes slender figure, which stood at the corner furthest from Madeline.
Hearing Yohannes words, Madeline glanced at his side profile confusedly, âHuh?â
The blue glow of the elevatorâs advertisement board fell on his brow ridge. His slightly ruffled hair had covered his eyes, and Madeline couldnât decipher the gaze within them.
âWhy didnât you just call me!â Yohannesâ voice was as calm as ever as if he were talking to someone without emotion. Yet, only he knew that beneath his facade of calmness was anger.
Tm so angry. Why wonât Madeline come to me when she gets into trouble and needs help? She clearly wasnt like this before.
Argh. Sometimes, I really want to grab her by the shoulders, shake her, and ask her why sheâs changed he cursed internally.
âItâs not a big deal. Besides, I came here as an assistant. Iâm supposed to run errands.â Madeline didnât take things to heart and shrugged. âWhat else am I supposed to doâjust sit there?â
âWhat else could you have done? retorted Johannes Madeline felt speechless at Yohannesâ words. Who doesnât want to sit around and do nothing! Could he really give me that freedom? P. Does he think only he can command me? she scoffed internally. âCan I really sit around and do nothing? Can I be a wallflower and wait to be fed?â
Chapter 136 âHmph! Dream on Yohannes scoffed.
Ding!
The elevator doors opened to the underground parking, which was cooler in temperature. By then, Yohannes and Madeline had calmed down.
Madeline watched Yohannes get in the car. His hands were wellâdefined and slender without any roughness. It was hard to imagine someone with such hands was actually one of Phantom Organizationâs brothers.
Admiring his hands, she felt absentâminded. At times, she missed the past. They used to sleep on the same pillow, and he would pinch her cheeks and smile tenderly. No matter how heavy it snowed or how cold it got in winter, they used to always find solace and warmth in one another.
Madeline set aside her thoughts and got into the car when she suddenly hit her head on the car roof. âAh,â she blurted out softly.
However, the pain she expected to feel didnât appear.
carr As Madeline looked up, her forehead brushed against Yohannesâ fingers, and she saw him holding the car roof. Her head didnât hurt because she bumped into his hand Yohannes and Madeline were so close she saw the necklace around his neck sway.
Yohannesâ eyebrows furrowed, and there was concern in his eyes. When she saw him like this, Madelineâs eyelashes trembled, and she uttered with difficulty, Thank youâ
Yohannes nodded and sat back down When he lowered his hand, the back of it had already turned red. However, he deliberately leaned sideways so Madeline wouldnât notice his injury.
Seeing their interaction in the rearview mirror and how Yohannes was so attentive to her, Tyler couldnât help but sigh. What are these youngsters doing making things so complicated? he wondered.
Madeline sat in her seat and scrolled through her phone to distract herself. Iâve wanted to ask him how heâs been all these years so many times, but the relationship between us now doesnât give me the right to care about hirm, she thought. Yet, the next moment, she finally spoke. âYohannes-â
âWhy did you run off so fast?â Once Jasper caught up, he interrupted Madeline while scrambling into the car, panting, âOh, Yohannes, why did you. do that! I heard from the staff. Arenât you afraid of others twisting the situation and spreading rumors? If it goes viral, itâll be bad for Madeline, too.
Madeline understood Jasperâs words. If the brand holds a grudge and spreads false news about Yohannes and me, itâll be a big blow to him. After all, he was originally an idol.
Yohannes smiled. I have my capital. Why should I be afraid?â
âNice. With admiration, Jasper pursed his lips and gave Yohannes a thumbsâup. âItâs great being rich. Some of my artists look for trouble, while others are reserved and careful. Only someone rich and powerful like Yohannes can do anything he wants in the entertainment industry, he thought.
âSend her back first. Yohannes waved his hand.
After Madeline was sent away. Jasper pointed at Yohannes hand. âWhen did you you hurt your hand? Doesnât it hurt?â
âItâs no big deal, Yohannes replied indifferently. âIt doesnât hurt. Then, he complained inwardly, âAs long as her headâs fine, itâs okay. That silly girl... Sheâs so dull and stupid I always have to keep an eye on her. I canât even turn away for a moment because she always does things to make me worry.