Brandon’s eyes narrowed, lending an even more enigmatic quality to his deep, dark pupils.
“She hasn’t left the building at all? I see. Did you find anything else?”
he enquired.
Sean shook his head dejectedly.
“Star Entertainment is a top agency for internet celebrities, and has already signed more than 200 of them. These celebrities all disguise themselves at most in overcoats and masks as they go in and out of the building because they don’t want to be recognized. This makes it hard to use the street cameras to determine whether the people entering and exiting the building are celebrities or suspicious-looking individuals.”
Then, he added,
“Our technical team is still closely monitoring the cameras near the building, nonetheless. If there’s any new development, we’ll be notified immediately.”
Having been by Brandon’s side for a long time, Sean had developed a keen sense of perception. He had taken notice of Suzanne’s suspicious behavior early on, and decided to keep a close eye on her, determined not to overlook any potentially vital pieces of information. Brandon’s brow furrowed as he asked in confusion,
“Why are all these Internet celebs wearing such concealing clothing?”
Sean explained,
“Well, the ones under Star Entertainment are all quite good-looking and have immense popularity, much like traditional celebrities. They have highly dedicated fan bases who can be quite obsessive and intrusive, so they dress like that to avoid being harassed on the streets
Given the fact that Internet celebrities had only become popular in the recent years, it was understandable that Brandon was unfamiliar with the way they moved about in public. Brandon simply nodded and decided to end his line of questioning there, as it was clear that there was no useful information to be gained from it. Instead, he directed Sean to drive them back to the company. He needed to go back and attend to the work that he had put off earlier in the day. As for Suzanne, Brandon instructed Sean to increase the breadth of their surveillance on her and to keep a much closer eye on her. He had a strong feeling that the key to unraveling the case lay with her.
Back at Star Entertainment, the mood was much different.
Good day, Ms. Duncan!”
Can I get you a cup of coffee, Ms. Duncan?”
Suzanne strutted into the office wearing a stylish pair of sunglasses and high heels, carrying with her a commanding air of confidence as her subordinates fawned over her.
These Internet celebrities, known for their arrogance online, were now fawning over Suzanne -a sight that would shock their fans if they were to witness it. With her chin held high and her gaze fixed straight ahead, Suzanne ignored all their attempts to grab her attention and walked straight into her office, not sparing a glance for a single one of them. Even as she was shutting the door behind her, the Internet celebrities were all still desperately vying for her acknowledgement. A subtle smile formed at the corners of her lips. Suzanne absolutely relished being the center of attention-like a moon surrounded by thousands of twinkling stars.
“You seem to be enjoying yourself.”
A deep voice suddenly echoed in the office.
“How does it feel to be so idolized, Ms. Duncan?”
Suzanne’s body immediately turned stiff. Only then did she notice the man sitting on the couch, clad in a black coat, sunglasses and a black cap. With a slight furrow of her brow and a delicate purse of her lips, she calmly walked over to her desk and seated herself.
“What are you doing here? You should have let me know before coming,”
she said in an unenthused tone. Despite the man’s visor cap sitting low on his head, obscuring his face from her view, Suzanne detected a mischievous tone in his voice as he spoke. ”What? Am I not allowed to visit your company?”
Suzanne slowly clenched her fists under the desk in response to the man’s sarcastic remark, but maintained a composed voice.
“I didn’t mean that. I was just a bit surprised to see you here, considering the fact that we want to keep our relationship discreet.”
haven’t even carried out my backup plan yet!”
she retorted.
“Natalie White! Does she really think appeasing those two old folks is enough? Dream on! Don’t worry. I won’t go easy on her.” If someone else would hear her right this moment, no doubt Suzanne’s malice and vicious words would send shivers down their spine. But hearing this brought merriment on the man’s face. He lifted his eyebrows and said,
“I’m looking forward to seeing what your next step is.”
Suzanne’s smile widened.
“Don’t worry, Mr. Button. I’ll gradually lead them into the abyss just like how you wanted them to,”
she replied. Jeremy looked even more pleased. ”Very good. I believe in you. You can have anything you want as long as you make them suffer. Just ask and I will give it to you,”
he promised. With Jeremy’s assurance, Suzanne smiled devilishly and gloated,
“As for Vivi’s matter, with a lift of a finger I managed to ruin that woman’s reputation. Her studio is already on the verge of collapse. From now on, their lives will only get worse.”
Suddenly, something occurred to Suzanne. Her expression changed in an instant. With furrowed brows, she asked,
“Regarding Vivi’s matter, have you handled everything on your end? Brandon has been keeping an eye on me and my company. I’m not in a position to take any risks right now.”
At the mention of Brandon’s name, Jeremy’s face turned ice cold.
Somehow, he resembled a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, spitting out its tongue in anticipation of prey, biding its time to strike. Suzanne couldn’t help but shiver under the intensity of his gaze. Trying her best to act casual, she averted her eyes and asked nonchalantly, If Brandon finds out anything about the car accident, we may not be able to carry out our plan.’ Jeremy sneered with disdain. The look in his eyes turned sharper and colder. Silence blanketed the room and made the atmosphere almost eerie. Seeing Jeremy’s stone-cold face, Suzanne could only bite her tongue. Anxiously clutching her clothes, she waited for the man on the sofa to reply. The silence stretched for a long time Finally, Jeremy spoke in a measured tone.
“Figuring out the real cause of Vivi’s death is not that easy.”
Relief washed over Suzanne. Still, bits of unease lingered inside her at the thought of Brandon’s power and resources.
“Brandon is quite powerful. With how thorough his investigation is, he might find out how Vivi died.”
With a mocking smile, Jeremy lifted his chin and said arrogantly,
“The drugs Vivi took regularly had a side effect that gradually deteriorated her body. Her death was just a natural outcome of the excessive damage caused by drugs. Unless I reveal the truth behind it, no one other than us would know. The person taking his medicine would die of
“physical illnesses”
and it was impossible to trace the drugs. This hidden sight effect was the very reason he felt so confident. Suzanne couldn’t help but feel alarmed, though she didn’t voice it out. Fortunately, she was one of Jeremy’s closest confidants and was given higher quality medication. Otherwise, it might be her that was lying in the morgue. Noticing the fear that flashed in Suzx -me’s eyes, Jeremy raised his eyebrow and smirked,
“What’s wrong? Are you afraid?’ Suzanne reeled in the panic that rose in her chest and said in an imperceptible fawning tone,
“I really admire your wisdom. Brandon is no match for you even with his power. I doubt he’ll be able to find a thing.”
Jeremy’s expression brightened at what she said
“Of course! Now that I have the Turner Group in the palm of my hand, its time for me to make Brandon pay for his debts.”
The more Jeremy said, the harsher his tone became. The last part, he said with so much hatred. Suzanne couldn’t imagine what happened between Jeremy and Brandon that had driven him to scheme and plot to this extent. How deep was the grudge he was holding? Suzanne couldn’t care less, anyway. Whatever the reason for it, she didn’t need to know. All she cared about was if she and Jeremy could win or if it would affect her status.
Other than that, nothing was able to distract her. Jeremy didn’t stay at Star Entertainment for long. Before he left, he instructed Suzanne to put the company in order and warned her not to get caught out by Brandon.
To avoid any slip-ups, Suzanne personally warned each of the Internet celebrities under her management to be discreet with what they said. She thought about every detail for a long time, but it still didn’t erase the worry inside her. So, to avoid any trouble, she transferred all of the pills on hand to a safer place.
Suzanne’s encounter with Jeremy was purely serendipitous, happening just as she was stepping into entrepreneurship after parting ways with the Duncan family. Those initial days were steeped in challenges. Bereft of the Duncan family’s support, her entrepreneurial journey hit a series of stumbling blocks. Teetering on the brink of surrender, Jeremy materialized, bearing a remarkable solution -a miracle medication. This medication catalyzed her transformation into a widely recognized Internet celebrity.
The revenue garnered from her Internet fame facilitated the founding of Star Entertainment, a feat that repositioned her as an inf ential figure orchestrating the company’s moves. Furthermore, Jeremy’s revolutionary medication ensured that every influencer under her banner achieved stunning success, enabling them to relaunch their careers with radiant appearances. Star Entertainment rapidly ascended the industry ladder, nearing a monopoly within the Internet celebrity sector.
Despite growing closer to Jeremy, Suzanne couldn’t comprehend the depths of his loathing. However, she was acutely aware that his animosity towards Brandon ran bone-deep, and his sadistic tendencies bordered on the extreme. Intrigue sparked within Suzanne. She found herself eagerly anticipating the unfolding drama and its eventual winner. Moreover, she stood to gain the most as the conflict between Jeremy and Brandon escalated.
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