Chapter 9
“Fine, keep Ashley if you want
- but watch your back. She’s sneaky. I don’t want you getting hurt.” Yolanda put on her “T–care–about–you” face.
Yvonne nodded. ‘T be careful. Don’t you have a check–up later? Jerome and Tommy aren’t here. Should I come with you!
Yolanda quickly said no. “Nah, Jerome’s on his way. You’re probably busy too. I won’t hold you sip
Part of her wanted to tell Yvonne she was pregnant with Zell’s baby but not yet. She’d play that card when the time was right. Strike while the iron
was hai
“Okay, I’m off. I’ve got a lot to do for my comeback. Wonne grabbed her bag and left without another word.
Volanda froze. “Wait! Yvonne… Did you just say.. a comeback? She stared at Yvonne like she was
was crazy.
“Yeah, just decided yesterday. It’s a secret for now. Wonne winked. “Keep it under your hat.”
Yolanda couldn’t believe Yvonne was making a comeback. She cursed in her heart, What’s she thinking? She’s ancient–just a washed–up has–been Does she really think people would still go crazy for her? The nervel
Not wanting to talk to Yolanda anymore, Yvonne said coldly. “Tm out”
Only after the door closed did Yolanda snap out of it. She hadn’t realized how crazy she looked earlier. She locked the door and called Zell in one go, all signs of weakness gone.
She’d built her career copying Yvorine. If Yvonne came back now, it’d be a disaster and there’d be nothing good in it for her.
[Yolanda, did you see the trending topics?!] Jerome texted before she could even call.
Confused. Yolanda quickly opened Twitter. The headlines read: “Oscar winner plans comeback“, “Teams up with famous director Emmeur, and “Yvonne & Eminett!”
name was at the top. Yolanda clenched her teeth. Even after years as Starry Entertainment’s top actress, she’d never had a topic
Yvonne’s num like this
blaw up
Twitter was slow. Yolanda knew why, and it just made her madder. She shouted, “Why should Yvonne, who’d been gone for three years, create such
stir just by announcing her return!
“Working with Emmen? That was supposed to be my spot. Did she steal my role right from under me?”
Yolanda called Zeil right away, dropping all pretenses. “Zell, what’s up with the Twitter trends? Why is everyone saying Yvonne’s working with Emmen!? That was supposed to be my role”
“Your assistant messed up the veil. The best solution is for Yvonne to take the role for free. Emmett and Radiant Entertainment think she’s good enough in let it shade. Zell said, sounding annoyed
Zell blamed Yolanda’s assistant for all of this. If Tommy hadn’t messed up, none of this would’ve happened. And Zell couldn’t wrap his head around why Yvonne wanted a comeback.
milestones for our
T company..
And It’s Emmett we’re
“But that was my last movie before maternity leave. You know I’ve always wanted to hit big mik ulking about,” Yolanda tried to sound calm, playing up the vulnerability.
“If Yvonne gets more popular from working with Emmett, dumping her will be impossible. Starry is your company. You’ve poured your heart into it. Are you gonna let her ride your coattails?” Yolanda went straight for Zell’s ego.
“I know ending things with her after her comeback will be tough. But we can’t cross Radiant Entertainment Unless Yvonne gets caught in some scandal.
Yolanda wen
up her sleeve.
nt quiet at Zell’s words. Zell might not have any dirt about
about Yvonne, but Yolanda had a few cards *Baby, you gotta understand. Acting is just part of your life. We should be your priority. This kid’s gonna inherit everything I’ve built, and you’re the mom. You know what that means, right?”
Ylanda snapped back. No point in pushing Zell away now. Her kid was gonna own Starry someday, maybe even the whole Todd family. So what if Yvonne cook this role? It’s nothing compared to what I’ve taken from her, Yolanda persuaded herself
“Even if Yvonne gets the rale, she’s still making money for us. Take her cash and spend it how you want. Your happiness is all that matters” When Yolahda didn’t say anything. Zell kept going.
Yolanda couldn’t hide her smile. “Okay, I let it slide this time
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Good thing she kept those pictars–the ones she is ked Yese into taking, Finally, they’d come in handy II Yvonne wanted a comeback, she needed to pay the price.
Yolanda seethed, thinking. Wonne always said she was a natural beauty. What if folks online saw her going to a plastic surgeon? Never anderestimate the public’s anger. This time, see how she handles it. That Emmett rode e’d better not mean it up!!.
When Yonge and Ashley got to the youngsany, Zell had already gotten calls asking if Yvonne was really mu brands to reach out while Yvonne’s comeback was still pist a rumor. It made him rethink her
a comeback. Zell didn’t expect
Perfect timing. Yvonne, I’ve got some band deals for after your official comesick annoncement Zell put a stack of papers on the desk Ashley flipped through, frowning. “These are either scans or crappy brands, Signing these will min her. Are you trying to wreck her?”
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