Chapter 39
Chapter 39
Joseph first glanced at Valentin, who was sitting beside Ashley.
Valentin gave a slight nod.
Receiving the cue, Josephâs eyes lit up as he quickly turned to Ashley and spoke as fast as a machine. gun. âAshley, donât sign with other companies. Sign with our own agency! Why let outsiders benefit from this?â
Ashley was puzzled and fell silent.
Joseph continued with a raised eyebrow and a carefree smile, âWith your current popularity, surely many companies must want to sign you. So, do you want to get into the entertainment industry? If you do, then donât give other companies the advantage. Sign with our familyâs company. Itâs a winâwin!â
Joseph then pulled a business card from his pocket and stylishly held it between his index and middle fingers, handing it over to Ashley.
it on it.
Ashley glanced at it and noticed it was a card with the name Royal Entertainment on it.
She knew of this agency. It was one of the most famous and thriving agencies in the entertainment industry, with many top celebrities under its banner.
Joseph beamed. âThis entertainment company was coâfounded by the Kingsley and Fox families, though Valentin hasnât been involved much, mainly because heâs been too busy.â
Royal Entertainment was profitable and wellâregarded in the industry, but Valentin already had his hands full managing the Kingsley Group.
Upon hearing this, Ashley was surprised. She turned to Valentin and asked, âSo youâre the big boss of Royal Entertainment.â
He looked down and chuckled lightly, âSo, do you want to
sign with Royal Entertainment?â
Ashley paused for a few seconds, pressed her l*ps together, and asked, âDo you think I am capable of it?â
âOf course you are,â Valentin answered without hesitation, âIf not you, then who else?â
Ashley blinked, pondering, âDoesnât that sound like something a dieâhard fan would say?â
Joseph couldnât help but ask, âAshley, why do you ask such a question? With your looks and talent, youâre perfect! Didnât an agent just call you, wanting to sign you?â
Valentin raised his hand and interrupted Joseph, Valentinâs deep eyes fixed on Ashley with a serene. and profound gaze. If you want to be an artist, you can consider signing with Royal Entertainment. If you donât want to, then thereâs no need to think about it.â
He fully respected Ashleyâs opinion, not forcing her into doing anything.
Upon hearing this, Ashley felt her long, dense eyelashes tremble.
Deep down, Ashley genuinely loved the artist industry. It was partly out of interest and partly to fulfill her grandmotherâs wish to promote modern dance.
However, when Ashley was first found by the Ramos family a few years ago, they looked down on her, saying she was overreaching by entering the entertainment industry and that it would be embarrassing.
But when it came to Jessica wanting to do the same, the Ramos family wholeheartedly supported her, claiming Jessica was sure to be a sensation, and even had the singer Matthew help her.
The insults and humiliations Ashley had received from the Ramos family no longer mattered to her.
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Yet, no matter how indifferent she felt, the scars of what had happened were indelibly etched in her
memory.
Valentin quietly looked at Ashley, lifted his hand, and gently touched her head, softly murmuring, âAshley, no one has the right to judge you, especially not the Ramos family. Do what you want to do, okay?â
When his words echoed, Ashley felt a strong stir within her.
The tingling aftereffect lasted long, followed by an undeniable softness that surged through her.
Ashley felt moved. Her clear eyes sparkled with a lively and intense glow.
She smiled, and her expression exuded an indescribable vivacity. She appeared lively and carefree as she agreed, âAlright.â
Upon hearing this, Joseph immediately encouraged her. âAshley, then you must sign with our company! Itâs better to be in our own company than to be bullied by outsiders!â
Ashley raised her eyebrows slightly, and her eyes sparkled as she replied, âI know, no need to rush
me.â
Joseph was thrilled. âHow can I not be in a hurry? But donât worry, Ashley, I promise to find you the best agent!â
He then pondered, âAs for the gender of the agentâ¦
Joseph glanced in Valentinâs direction.
He continued to ponder, âNeedless to say, with Valentin, the jealous type around, male agents are, definitely out of the question! As for a female agent⦠I need to investigate her S**ual orientation first!â
Within just two days, Joseph had made his choice of agent and presented it to Valentin for approval.
After reviewing it, Valentin seemed quite satisfied.
Joseph immediately took Ashley to the Royal Entertainment company building that day to sign the contract and introduce Ashley to her agent.
Soon after, they arrived at the office of the general manager of Royal Entertainment.
âMrs⦠Ahem, Ashley!â
Joseph almost let sl*p the title âMrs. Kingsleyâ in front of others but quickly corrected himself, mindful of Ashley and Valentinâs secret marriage. Fortunately, Joseph was quickâwitted.
âAshley, this is Laura Mitchell, our companyâs top agent. Sheâll be in charge of managing you! She also manages another artist, the popular male top star Bryce Sinclair, whom she brought to fame herself!â
Ashley observed the woman before her, thinking, âShe must be in her thirties, dressed in a black, tailored suit, her hair tied back, with a sharp makeup look.â
While Ashley was observing Laura, Laura was also assessing her.
Laura pondered, âThis girl is beautiful, not in a delicate and frail way, but strikingly beautiful, enough to stand out even among the most popular actresses in the industry.
âHello, Iâm Laura Mitchell, your agent from now on.â
Laura extended her hand to Ashley with a polite smile.
âHello, Iâm Ashley Ramos.â
Ashley shook hands with Laura, Ashleyâs exquisitely beautiful eyes and brows lighting up with a gentle smile.
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Joseph cheerfully encouraged them. âFeel free to ask each other any questions you might have.â
Laura nodded. âSure, Mr. Fox.â
She then turned to Ashley and curiously asked, âIâve seen your performance on Show Your Dance, which was very impressive. But do you have any other skills besides dancing?â
Upon hearing the question, Joseph thought, âOf course, Ashley has other skills. Iâve heard about the auction. Sheâs quite skilled at appraising art and antiques.â
After a moment of thought, Ashley replied with a smile, âDoes song composing count?â
Lauraâs eyes lit up. âCertainly, that could be a selling point for you.â
Pausing for a moment, Laura asked, âDo you mind if I ask about the Ramos family?â
Ashley was momentarily surprised but then felt a warmth in her heart. âNot at all, go ahead.â
She mused, âThis agent seems a bit aloof, but sheâs considerate of my feelings.
A hint of admiration flashed in Lauraâs expression when Ashley said she didnât mind. âI saw the news about you cutting ties with the Ramos family, Matthew from the Ramos family is a popular singer who also composes and writes his own songs. You know about him, right?â
Ashley nodded. âYes, I do.â
She thought with a sigh, âMore than just knowing him, I even once helped Matthew write songs before.â
Laura then asked a few more questions, her expression revealing nothing, but her satisfaction with Ashley increased.
Laura had a strong feeling that Ashley had the potential to become a sensation in the futureâ¦
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