“It must have cost a lot of money for her to bribe top influencers to push this agenda within such a short time."

Ariana said with distaste, “After all, Brielle is Jasper's girlfriend. She has a lot of resources to do anything she wants.

I'm sure she paid Bowman a lot just to appear in that music video!" She was amused by what just happened. It was funny that Brielle—an untalented girl who couldn't sing in tune, was passing off as a good singer and the next rising act.

Sarah said scornfully, “Anyone can be popular in this way."

Ariana didn't utter a word. She just smiled and thought hard.

She didn't believe that Brielle would become successful. Her fame was only short-lived. After all, what the entertainment circle frowned at the most was a fool getting in.

Time would tell how far Brielle would go.

The whole afternoon passed, but Josh didn't show up. Ariana and Sarah weren't stupid. They had noticed something off right from the time they arrived here in the morning. They only gave it a benefit of the doubt by waiting. Perhaps whoever was playing them would have a change of heart before their patience ran out.

“It's all right. Such things happen in this industry all the time. I have seen a lot to know that when a contract hasn't been signed yet, the other party could change their mind at any time.

Don't think it's your fault." Sarah comforted Ariana with a smile.

Unwilling to give up, Ariana took Sarah's hand and uttered loudly, “Forget it. Let's go. There might be a better contract waiting for us."

The two women walked out. They stayed outside the company for some time. Then, they stormed into the premises again.

Just as they had suspected, Josh came downstairs with his briefcase.

He had been on seat all along; he just didn't want to see them!

Ariana flipped out immediately. She blocked his way and shouted, “Mr. Hanson, why did you stand us up today? Didn't you say that you would sign a contract with us today? Why the hell did you change your mind?"

Josh was taken aback. His eyes fluttered behind his glasses.

After scratching his head, he muttered, "I'm sorry, ladies. I didn't mean to stand you up or go back on my words. It's just that I already signed a contract with someone from SJ Entertainment."

"What?!" Ariana opened her eyes wide and asked in surprise, "And who could that be?"

"Mel"

Suddenly, Jasper's arrogant voice came from behind.