Yasbel casually grabbed the phone lying on the couch. The moment she saw the caller ID, her eyebrows knotted in annoyance.
“Mr. Schnabel, what’s the drama this time?”
“I’m thinking of buying the script from our last TV project. Are you interested in continuing the shoot?”
Yasbel sat up straight. She had investments in that script! She wasn’t about to watch a great script go down the drain because of some directorial issues.
“Sure, my agent will discuss the details with you. If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”
Stirling quickly added, “Are you attending Azure’s new product launch?”
Yasbel glanced at Kitai standing before her. Why would she go to the launch? Wasn’t she backstage at Azure right now?
“Mr. Schnabel, I’ve told you your sponsorship is secure. Don’t forget our bet.”
If Stirling secured Azure’s sponsorship, he had to fulfill a condition for Yasbel!
“Alright.”
Before Stirling could finish, Yasbel hung up and decided to block him!
Kitai’s eyes widened.
“Yasbel, you just agreed to work with him on a project, and now you’re blocking him? Is that really okay?”
Yasbel shrugged.
“The details are for my agent to handle. Besides, I don’t want to go through another heart attack from getting a call from his mom!”
Kitai burst into laughter.
“Yasbel, are you sure you’re not into Stirling?”
“Not interested.” Yasbel was very straightforward. “To me, he’s just a kid! I’m not into younger guys, how could I be interested?”
People from Polaris Star have seen too much of the world. Far beyond what ordinary people can endure. Even someone as accomplished as the young Mr. Schnabel seemed childish to Yasbel.
Yasbel stretched, showing off her curves. “Look at the boss, she chose a man who walks the same path as her. Why settle for less if I can’t find a fellow traveler?”
Only Yasbel would think being with Mr. Schnabel’s son was settling!
Kitai nodded. “That makes sense, but people like Mr. Pollack are rare gems. You’re not just saying you’re not good enough for the Schnabel family, are you?”
Yasbel shook her finger. “I’m good enough for anyone! Mr. Schnabel just isn’t my type for now. Maybe in the future, but until he knows about my past, he’s not at my level.”
Yasbel was only looking ahead. In her eyes, Stirling, who had always had an easy life, could never understand her past struggles.
Kitai chuckled along. “Who says Mr. Schnabel’s had it easy? He’s met you, hasn’t he? What a challenge!”
It was clear to anyone with eyes that Stirling felt differently about Yasbel. But sadly, it was a case of unrequited love.
Yasbel rolled her eyes and slipped on her sunglasses. “He should consider himself lucky to face such a beautiful challenge like me. Only the blessed get this kind of trouble!”
…
On the other side.
Noella had just finished examining Sexton, advising him on what to be mindful of.
“Eat whatever you fancy.”
Sexton barely recognized the person before him! His eyes gradually losing focus, he suddenly widened them at Noella.
“Harriet? What are you doing here? Oh, I remember, your medical skills are top-notch!”
Silence fell in the room! It took a moment for Sexton to gather his thoughts.
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