With a cunning grin on his lips, Raphael nat opposite from Emily in her elegantly furnished office. He set his iPad down on her desk and pressed the play. The footage of Emily’s nous wine- worked encounter with Sebastian from Jamb’s even began to play
Emily was utterly unconcerned and redined back in her chair. She smirked, lifted an eyebrows, and crossed her arms,
“Have you come for an autograph?” she joked,
Raphaelew his head bark, Laughing heartdy.
“No, but som enough, millions of people will be asking for one, with the offer I’m about to make you
Emily tied her head, intrigued but cautions,
Raphaelortieveda dimbeather falder from his bag and slidir amma the desk,
I’m a movie duector, Myproduction company has a new project coming up, and we’re looking for the perfect female lead”
“Ading this video, I knew you were exactly what we needed. No auditiom, na competition, you’ve already got i
Emily paused, running her fingertips the baller’s borders Playing a part in a mode? that never red ts her to stand in front of the camera, her life an am event and i planner appeared very different from this.
The facts, however, sprang off the page as she opened the folder and scanned the contract, a large salary, profit sharing, and the chance to become an international celebrity, “So, what do you say Raphael leaned forward, his eyes gleaning with excitement…
Emily put the fold down on the desk and lead her thin against her hand while she thought. This was mochan just a chance to get rich, it was an opportunity to change who she was, get away from be present problems, and make connections with influential people
she sold as she looked into Raphael’armes,
“very well, Chen, I’m in She closed the older with a sharp snap.
“Excention, pou won’t regret it. But, there’s another matter we need to discuss
She saw the headline, “Score Sex Worker Confronts Great Work Even as had his tablet once again. The implication was obvious even it Emily’s name was not stated directly.
Emily frownedas she read it,
“That’s not” she said sharply, looking back at Raphael,
7) know it don’t” Kaphat replied, unbothered,
“But it doesn’t matter, What does matter in the public perception, andhi
Raphael leaned back in his chair, hit hands pad together,
“I need you to “work” for me first. Lean into the persona the media has created for you. Hay the parr, Emily”
Äher considering it and seeing the dever reasoning behind his suggestion,
“And how much does paid for this “work“?”
Raphari pestured toward the contract,
“let my offer penerous enough?”
She shook her head, her stick returning.
Not even close. If you’ve read the new, you’d know how much Sebastian is to pay me. Five million”
Raphael raised an eyebrose, then burth into a deep laugh.
“I want built upfront Emily countered without mining bet
Hapharinganded her with newfound respect. “Donn, shall we get started, then?”
Lindly extended her hand across the desk,
cathe realized he had not only did celebrity but also a strong business panes. They finished talking after sharing at with the
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An the weekend approached, Jacob and Maddie were busy getting ready for their vacation. The thought of getting away to Malmedy to their jangled nerves after the turmoil of the
few days.
“Ace you sure you don’t want to bring that green dress?” he asked
She also hire head, smiling,
“No, it too trial for a beach trip. I want to keep things simple andligh
Jacobchackled and sat on the edge of the bed.
“Good call. This is supposed to be relaxing, not the work
Maddie walked oven, wrapping her arms around his shoulders from behind,
“And it will be, just you and ma, Hophone, no emails, no de ama”
He turned his head back to look at her.
“Promise me you’ll leave the news alone while we’re there“.
They hadrything packed and prepared to depart by midday. As they packed the bags into Jacob’s car, the um was shining beautifully, and they weer bothered,
Chapter 38 – An Offer to Work
“Miami, here we come” Maddie said.
