Love Contract

Chapter 263 Which Company To Join

He looked at Victor and Ena.

Barry smiled imperceptibly and said, "Mr. Lan, you are quite an observant. Yes, our company plans to recruit talents. So, Mr. Lan, could you come back later after our business is done?"

"The movie 'Be Together' was very successful. Also, I think highly of Ena." However, instead of going out, William sat down and continued to speak. "An artist of our company, whose style was just like Ena's, was banned a few days ago. I want to sign a contract with Ena. How can I go out?"

Barry glanced at William incredulously. He did not expect William to be so shameless.

"Ena, what do you think?" urged Mary.

"I..." Standing aside, Ena looked at Victor shyly and answered, "I will follow Victor."

Mary and Ena exchanged looks, saying nothing.

Meanwhile, Victor was stunned. He looked at Ena with shock in his eyes. Fortunately, he was able to regain his composure quickly. "You can go wherever you want. Don't take me with you."

"I..." Ena pouted her mouth in grievance and looked at Mary for help.

"Okay." Mary exhaled loudly to ease the awkwardness in the room. She turned to Victor and said, "Then let me ask Victor first. Which company do you want to join?"

Victor looked at everyone and a cunning smile formed on his mouth. "I never said I wanted to sign a contract!"

"No, no, no! You must sign a contract!"

All of a sudden, another person entered the room. It was Archer. He walked towards Victor and put his arm around his shoulders. "Look, Barry and William both want you. It would be a waste if you don't seize the opportunity to ask for something big. Don't hesitate, Victor! Why don't you understand?"

"When did I say I wanted him?" murmured William.

"Oh, that's great," said Barry as he heaved a sigh of relief. "Now there's no need to think about it. Take Ena to our company, Victor."

"No way!" With his eyes wide open, William said, "How about this, Barry? I will sign contract with Ena, and you'll sign with Victor, one on each side, fair and square."

"I... I want to work in the same company as Victor!" Ena was shy but her words were clear and firm. "Eh?" William swallowed hard and wondered why this little girl was so stubborn. It was her career!

"Victor, if you join our company, you would definitely be the top actor. You will have many opportunities to cooperate with big international actors." To persuade Victor into joining his company, Barry started to list the things he thought would benefit Victor most. "Moreover, one of our company's strengths is covering up scandals and gossips. Any rumor that could trample on your career would be immediately shut off. Ena, rest assured that you would be at peace as well if you join our company."

When Barry said this, he glanced at William.

Upon hearing Barry's words, William got angry at once. "Barry, what do you mean? Are you saying that my company needs gossips to make our artists famous? If Ena comes to us, would anyone bully her?"

"Gossip is inevitable," said Mary. "What Mr. Gu said makes sense. I have dealt with this issue a lot when I was in AJ Group."

"Mary, you..." William felt upset and betrayed. "How could you help him?"

"I'm just telling the truth."

Archer nudged Victor and winked at him.

"Archer, what about you?" Barry looked at Archer and said, "Welcome to our company." "I don't need it!" Archer shook his head and explained, "I'd rather work in my own studio, free and unrestrained."

"Then why do you want me to sign a contract with one of them?" Victor asked Archer with a frown.

"I'm different from you," Archer answered nonchalantly. "Being an actor is just a hobby for me. I also have to take care of my family's business! But for you, being an actor is a profession. You shouldn't be too erratic!"

"But," Archer changed the subject and said with a mischievous smile, "if Mary asks me to act in a movie in the future, I will not refuse. I will act for her even if I won't get paid." He then moved closer to Mary and said with a smile, "After all, Mary is my sister-in-law! Am I right, sister? You will have to be concerned about my future with Aisha!"

"You..." Mary laughed at him. "You really want to get involved in everything! If Aisha really likes you, everything will be fine. Anyway, it's working time now. Let's get back to business. Victor, have you made up your mind and figured which company you'll join?"

After pondering for a while, Victor answered seriously, "Well, since these two big bosses are both interested in me, I have a request."

"What is it?"

"I want you to give me five percent of the company's shares," Victor said as he glanced at the two CEOs.

Archer patted on Victor's shoulder and gave a thumbs up secretly.

There was a moment of silence in the office.

"Since no one is an outsider here, I will go straight to the point." Barry, after a long time, said truthfully, "Victor, I can only give you three percent at most."

Victor nodded and turned to William. "What about you?"

With his arms crossed over his chest, a myriad of thoughts crowded into William's mind in an instant. "Victor, you know the operating mechanism of AJ group. I'm glad that you can be a part of us. I agree with giving you five percent. Welcome back."

After speaking, William reached out his hand to him.

Victor was actually surprised. He did not expect that William would give in so easily.

"What? You already regretted?" William smiled.

"Of course no!" Victor reached out his hand as well and politely shook hands with him. "Then, I'm expecting that my career will develop under Mr. Lan's care."

"You're welcome." "Well, Ena..." Mary looked at Ena expectantly.

"I also want to sign the contract with AJ Group."

"My pleasure!" William raised his eyebrows and looked at Barry, as if he was the general who had won a battle against him.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

There was a knock on the door, and Jill's head poked through the open door. "Mr. Gu, the second half of the meeting is about to begin."

"I see." Barry nodded and said to William, "Mr. Lan, shall we go now?"

"Sure." William took the lead and walked out first. Barry followed closely behind him. "Mr. Gu, thank you for backing down just now."

"Mr. Lan, you are extremely wealthy, so I lost." Barry smiled and continued, "But I'm relieved that the person I favor the most hasn't left."

"The person you favor the most?" Hearing that, William turned his head and asked in confusion.

"Mary!" Barry raised his eyebrows and walked into the meeting room confidently.

"Damn it!" Meanwhile, William stood frozen in tracks, fuming with anger.

After the two had left, Archer suddenly pulled Mary aside secretly. "What's wrong?" Mary asked.

"Mary, do you know what Aisha does for a living?" Archer queried.

"What?" Mary was shocked. She turned her head away to avoid his gaze. "How could I know?"

Archer sighed helplessly and pleaded, "My dear sister, tell me! Do you have the heart to see me suffer so much?"

"You're suffering? You're hurt just because you don't know what her job is. Interesting!" Mary chuckled at his dilemma right now.

"Mary," Archer said seriously, "I know you didn't tell me the truth. I can guess the nature of her work, but I'm not sure what it is! I just want to be sure of it."

"If you think that I know what she does, you are right." Mary sighed helplessly and added, "But I can't tell you. If you really want to know, ask her yourself."

Archer rubbed his nose, but he knew that he would gain nothing if he still were to press Mary for an answer. "Fine. I will ask her myself."

"Well then, excuse me for a second," Mary suddenly blurted. "Make yourself at home. I need to go out for a moment."

With that, she left in a hurry and ran to the restroom. Her restroom trips were frequent these days. Mary wondered why. She did not drink much water anyway.

"Victor, we will be colleagues from now on," Ena said shyly as she leaned towards Victor.

"Ena, stop pestering me." Victor frowned at her and continued, "Why don't you understand?"

"Hey," Archer leaned over and patted Victor's chest, "don't be so cruel! If I remember it correctly, you used to be a well-known playboy. Why are you so serious now?"

"It's none of your business!" Victor rolled his eyes at Archer.

"Little beauty," said Archer as he turned to Ena to comfort her, "what's so good about an old man like Victor? Can't you see that he doesn't want you? Wake up. There must be another man waiting for you. Don't be sad."

"Victor, do you think that I am not good enough for you?" Ena's eyes were filled with tears and her voice quivered with sadness. "If that's the case, I will work hard. I'll be better so you won't be able to refuse me someday!"

Before leaving, she gave Victor a firm look and ran away.

"Wow!" Archer sighed. Like a philosopher, he said to Victor, "Someone said that the more affectionate a person is, the more ruthless he could be. That's the truth!"

'Ena, I'm the one who doesn't deserve you.' Victor ignored Archer's speech and just kept silent.

In Frank's villa.

In the big living room, only the sound of the LCD TV could be heard.

"It is reported that the Golden Cup Awards ceremony will be held the end of this month. With over a hundred films participating in the event, this year's competition is the biggest in history."

"The new movie 'Be Together', which had produced a box office of three hundred million, has become a hot topic at the awards ceremony. The producer of this movie, Mr. William Lan from AJ Group, will also attend this ceremony as the award presenter."

Award presenter?

Frank sat on the sofa with his eyebrows furrowed.

'Who are you going to give the award, William? To Mary Lu? Does she deserve it?'

"Humph!" Frank sneered. He kept a low profile and bade his time for so long. It would be unreasonable not to make trouble for them!

When he was about to stand up, he heard a slight sound by the door and it creaked open.Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.

Click. "Who's there? Get out!" He quickly turned around to see who it was.

"Ha ha!" Suddenly, a figure walked in. Even though his arm and shoulder were supported by a splint, his handsome face was still apparent.

The man was none other than Corbett.

Frank was stunned upon seeing him like that. An indescribable worry emerged in his heart. "What's wrong with your arm?" he asked anxiously.

"I was injured! Do you care about me now?" With an evil smile on his face, Corbett sat down on the sofa comfortably as if he was the villa's owner.

'Do I really care about him?' Frank thought.

His heart skipped a beat and he did not say anything more. Corbett did not notice his agitation.

"Stay tuned as we will broadcast the Golden Cup Awards ceremony live! Welcome to—"

Click.

Corbett suddenly grabbed the remote control, and turned off the TV. "Why are you still watching this?"

"It's none of your business." Frank turned to leave, but he stopped in tracks when Corbett spoke. "Don't you want to give up?" Corbett did not notice that his voice raised unconsciously. "William Lan now has his wife and children in his arms. How could he have time for you? Why don't you just give up? Don't be stupid!"

"I'm willing to be stupid."

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