Jin Xuan’er spoke as she reached out to grab Ye Cheng’s sleeve, but he coldly evaded her.
Unwilling to give up, she tried again. In the next moment, Ye Cheng suddenly pulled Xia Duoduo to stand in front of him, blocking Jin Xuan’er.
Only then did Jin Xuan’er notice Xia Duoduo’s presence, and her voice became sharp instantly: "Mr. Ye, who is she?"
"A new actress I just signed," Ye Cheng replied in an extremely detached tone.
Jin Xuan’er’s eyes widened in shock.
How was this possible? Ye Cheng hadn’t signed a female artist in nearly three years. Who was this woman supposed to be? What right did she have to earn Ye Cheng’s favor!
Not only Jin Xuan’er, but even Xia Duoduo seemed completely stunned, her reddened eyes staring at Ye Cheng’s cold yet devilishly handsome face.
Just a moment ago in the office, hadn’t he clearly said her talent was too poor, that she wasn’t cut out to be a star, and rejected her outright? Why this sudden change of heart—what game was he playing now?
Could it be that she was just a shield to help him avoid the harassment of the woman in front of him?
Xia Duoduo bit her lip, her emotions swirling in chaos.
After recovering from her shock, Jin Xuan’er outright refused to believe what she had heard: "Mr. Ye, her looks are a dime a dozen in the entertainment industry. Why would you choose her? I don’t believe it. You must be lying to me. I’m not falling for it."
"Believe it or not, that’s up to you."
Ye Cheng’s patience had long been exhausted; he didn’t plan to deal with this clingy woman anymore. Turning away, he strode into his office.
Unwilling to admit defeat, Jin Xuan’er chased after him. Just as she reached the doorway, there was a loud bang!
The door slammed shut inches from her nose.
Jin Xuan’er stood frozen in place, her heavily made-up face turning angrily red. She simply couldn’t accept being shut out by Ye Cheng!
Her hands at her sides clenched into fists, and Jin Xuan’er gritted her teeth as she whipped around, glaring daggers at Xia Duoduo.
It had to be this new actress—undoubtedly, she’d seduced Ye Cheng and made him lose interest in Jin Xuan’er!
"You slut! What did you do in the office just now? Did you use your filthy body to seduce Mr. Ye so he’d break tradition and sign you? Someone like you—just another third-rate star—dares to compete with me over a man? You’re nothing but trash!"
Jin Xuan’er’s eyes bulged with fury as she raised her hand, preparing to slap Xia Duoduo across the face.
Before her hand could land, Ji Wei grabbed her wrist tightly.
Ji Wei’s grip was strong enough to make Jin Xuan’er wince in pain. Enraged, Jin Xuan’er demanded, "I’m teaching her a lesson—what does it have to do with you? Let go of me!"
Ji Wei sneered coldly: "She’s my best friend. If you hit her, it’s the same as hitting me."
Jin Xuan’er stared at the two women in shock, trembling with rage: "So the two of you are in this together! Of course—you’re both vixens, it’s not surprising you’re from the same den!"
Ji Wei didn’t respond immediately. Instead, her grip on Jin Xuan’er’s wrist tightened.
The pressure made Jin Xuan’er’s face twist in pain, and she shouted in fury, "Let go of me! Let me go!"
Fine—if she wanted Ji Wei to release her, then Ji Wei would oblige.
Ji Wei suddenly loosened her hold and shoved Jin Xuan’er hard.
Jin Xuan’er, wearing towering heels, couldn’t keep her balance. She staggered back several steps before unceremoniously falling to the ground.
"It hurts so much..."
Clutching her backside, Jin Xuan’er struggled to get up. Her finger trembled with rage as she pointed at Ji Wei: "You—you actually dared to push me! Do you believe I won’t call someone right now to blacklist both of you!"