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Chapter 451 âMr. Brooks, please donât worry. Letâs have a seat and enjoy the show, Gaby said, walking over with a composed smile.
Sergio frowned and asked, âWhy are you only now telling me that Maeve isnât feeling well?
âEven though Ms. Scott is unwell, it wonât affect the show, and she insisted on proceeding,â Gaby replied, her words carrying a hidden message.
Larry, standing nearby, inquired, âMr. Brooks, are we still leaving?â
Sergio remained silent.
âMr. Brooks, the show is about to start. A bit more time surely wonât hurt.â Gaby leaned closer and whispered, âMs. Scott will be here soon. Rest assured.â
Sergioâs tightly furrowed brow relaxed slightly at her words By then, the guests and judges had already arrived.
âMr. Brooks, Mr. Jefferson, such a pleasure to meet you!â Many people came forward to greet them.
Sering that Sergio had decided to stay, Gaby retreated and breathed a sigh of relief.
Maeve had deftly shifted the responsibility to her, and it was none other than Sergio standing before her. Her future at Hackett Group would be uncertain if she truly angered him.
âLook, itâs really Mr. Brooks!â
Several female trainees at the backstage craned their necks to glimpse the scene outside. Sergio and Conner sitting together created a striking sight.
Smoothing her hair, Wendy walked confidently toward them.
âMr. Jefferson, Mr. Brooks, Iâm Wendy Owen, a trainee here. My father is the chairman of Hackett Group Wendy added, âMr. Jefferson, weâve met before.â
Conner, ever the gentleman, nodded and responded, âBest of luck for the show âThank you, Mr. Jefferson!â Wendy beamed.
Sensing an opportunity, the other trainees eagerly approached to greet Conner and Sergio âMr. Brooks, weâre on the same team as Marve. We saw you picking her up from the company last time,â Dorothy chimed in, staring at Sergio with admiration.
Sergio remained indifferent, barely acknowledging her presence.
Feeling slighted, Dorothy continued, âItâs a pity Maeve isnât here today. She disappeared last night. Weâve no clue what sheâs up to. She gets picked up by bury cars every day. Weâre all so jealous of herâ
Her insinuation was clear, suggesting Marve was being kept as a mistress Sergioâs brow furrowed as he asked coldly, âWhat are you trying to say?ââ
âIâI didnât mean anything. I just think Maeve is so lucky to have a good husband like you, Mr. Brooks. If it were me, Iâd never want a divorce.â
Sergio retorted icily, âYouâre not worthy to compare yourself to her.â
Seeing Sergioâs displeasure, the director swiftly intervened, scolding the trainees, âDonât you have rehearsals or preparations to attend to? Get back to work!â
Intimidated by the directorâs rebuke, the trainees promptly backed away.
The director apologized profusely, âMr. Jefferson, Mr. Brooks, Iâm terribly sorry. These new trainers are still learning the ropes.â
Sergio and Conner said nothing, their demeanor clearly reflecting their discontent.