Jasper walked toward them with a majestic gait. He had on a pair of sunglasses and a black mask. A woman who looked like she was in her thirties walked behind him, also wearing a mask and sunglasses.

Ariana's eyes narrowed to slits. She was still trying to figure out who the woman was when Sarah yelled, “Elva Beckett, it's you!"

Only then did Ariana realize who the woman was.

Elva Beckett was a singer who debuted at the same time Sarah did. However, she wasn't creative and good at singing like Sarah was. Her craft wasn't accepted by the public. She was trolled every time she released new music or sang at an event.

To put it simply, Elva had a failed career right from when she debuted.

However, the story changed after Sarah went on hiatus. It was then Elva got the chance to shine. Her popularity had grown a little in the last five years. She was still struggling, but it was a lot better than before.

Standing in front of Ariana and Sarah, Jasper gave a frivolous smile and said, "Gotcha! You didn't see that coming, right? Anyway, Elva just joined SJ Entertainment and I'm her agent from now on."

Sarah found this hard to believe. As far as she could remember, Elva had been tied up by the company she debuted with. Elva was also a stubborn and close-minded individual. Why did she leave that company?

“Lest I forget. By virtue of the signed contract for the program, the spot you had is now Elva's. Do well to stay out of this, okay?" Jasper looked down at Ariana with his hands in his pockets.

“Ha-ha!" Sarah let out an angry laugh. She faced Elva and queried, "I heard the crew contacted you earlier, but you turned down the offer on the basis that the variety show was new and wouldn't do your career any good. Why did you suddenly change your mind?"

"Oh, please! Stop saying what you don't know. I only turned down the offer because I had a lot on my plate at that time. Once I got some free time, I contacted Mr. Hanson and we talked about the cooperation!" Elva took off her sunglasses as she retorted Her skin was as smooth as that of a baby. However, her disdainful eyes made her look like a witch.

“Do you take me for a fool? I know for a fact that you did it on purpose!" Sarah was so livid that she wanted to slap Elva across the face. However, Ariana held her back just in time.

Jasper smiled and said, “Let me make this clear once and for all. The situation is very different. Elva is signed to SJ Entertainment now, so she has to do what is suggested by the company. The company invested in this variety show because of her, so it's only expected that she signed the contract. But you are entitled to your opinion even if you think I'm lying. Whatever makes you sleep at night, ladies."

“Shut up Ariana shouted angrily.

In a fit of pique, she pulled him aside and chewed him out, “Shame on you, Jasper! I shouldn't have expected any better from you, but it's a shame that you are stooping so low just to win the bet! It is obvious that you are using your identity as leverage here. After all, why would Mr. Hanson go back on his word within such a short time? This isn't fair play at all!"

“Don't be mad. I just did what was best for the company," Jasper shrugged and said shamelessly.

Ariana wagged her index finger at him.

"You!"

She restrained herself, took a look at Sarah, and said in a softer voice, "Jasper, I understand that you are out to wreck me. But you shouldn't involve Sarah in this. The variety show was a big opportunity for her. Are you really going to ruin her career?"

“Who cares?" Jasper sneered.