Chapter 676

At six in the morning, she left the Premier Palace and made her way to Stellar Stage Entertainment.

There were paparazzi camped out at the entrance of Stellar Stage Entertainment. Catching sight of her, they shouldered their cameras and moved in.

“Brielle, word has it you’re the new head honcho at Stellar Stage Entertainment. How’d you land the top spot?”

“Is it true you’ve got a little something–something going on with Director John?”

“Did you know Director Amelia blasted you on social media last night?”

This was Brielle’s first close–up with the entertainment industry’s hounds, and she was out of her comfort zone. Despite running on no sleep and with a head full of clutter, she faced these questions with a stoic expression, addressing the cameras. “Director Amelia might want to keep her phone lines clear because she’ll soon be receiving a subpoena for spreading rumors. I’d advise some caution in her statements as she is a public figure.”

With that, she pushed past the microphones and headed inside.

“Brielle, cut the act! You’ve been trending before! When you were a director at Dorsey International, rumors swirled that you climbed the ladder by cozying up to a string of men, and that’s why you got demoted to Stellar Stage Entertainment.”

Brielle stopped in her tracks and turned to face the male reporter who had spoken. He had a weaselly look about him, the type who thrived on stirring the pot.

“Who says I cozied up to a bunch of men? Got any proof?” She crossed her arms, her brow firm with confidence.

“Or is it because of my looks that people think that’s the only way I could geɩ to where I am? My track record at Dorsey International is crystal clear. Since I started there, I’ve handled at least thirty major mergers and acquisitions involving billions of dollars. I’ve been at the top of the performance reviews every year. As for cozying up to men, do you care to give specifics? Or do you mean to say that an attractive and competent woman can only have gotten ahead on her looks?”

Brielle deftly shifted the focus, turning the question into an issue of gender bias, which immediately stirred the female reporters.

“Wasn’t there a report that said she aced her college entrance exams and was top of her class at Beaconsfield College?”

“That’s right, and she represented Dorsey International at international auctions abroad while she was still quite young, rubbing shoulders with the North American moguls. Everyone saw that live broadcast.

She was quite self–assured.”

The female reporters exchanged glances, their demeanor softening.

11:37 “Ms. Brielle, are you really going to sue Amelia?”

By now, Brielle had entered the lobby and glanced at her phone. “Sorry, folks, if you’re looking for an interview, please schedule a time. I’m not a celebrity. I’ve got a meeting to attend. Any other questions can be directed to our PR department, who will arrange a press conference. Also, I’ve just secured a collaboration with Mr. Kenzo, and Stellar Stage Entertainment is looking to bring even better content to our audience soon, so stay tuned.”

The mere mention of Kenzo made the crowd seem as though they’d been struck dumb. Stellar Stage had snagged the rights to a Kenzo script?

That was unbelievable. Countless companies had been shut out trying to collaborate with Kenzo, who penned no more than two scripts a year. His latest project had been fiercely coveted. Yet, Stellar Stage Entertainment had quietly secured the rights.

Brielle offered a warm smile, her aloof aura melting away. “See you next time.”

Those who’d come with an agenda to smear her felt a sudden warmth at her smile. Everyone loved to see cute girls.

By the time they snapped out of it, Brielle was already ascending in the elevator. As the elevator doors closed, the smile faded from Brielle’s face, and she listened in silence to the sound of its ascent.

As soon as she reached the top floor, she received a call from Mason. The company, Book, had thrown down the gauntlet. They had to come up with a counterstrategy this month.

Brielle felt a wave of irritation. “I’m aware. Book’s project is being spear who probably wants to take a big bite out of us with a major news sto they’re stirring up trouble.”

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