Ariana was at the mercy of Sarah's insistence and quickly sifted through the numerous invitations that had accumulated.

Just then, Donna appeared and tossed a folder in her direction.

“Have a gander at this, it's the creme de la creme of opportunities the company has been scrambling for," Donna proclaimed.

Ariana accepted the folder with caution. Was it possible that Donna had had an epiphany and was now being helpful? Or was this folder harboring another one of her devious plans?

As Ariana scanned the contents of the folder, her eyes widened in disbelief. Sarah had been selected to perform solo at a colossal government-run charity gala!

The top-notch resource in the entertainment industry, coveted by many famous stars, had unexpectedly fallen into the lap of Sarah's team.

This national-level charity event was more than just an opportunity to enhance the artists’ reputation. The chance to participate would catalyze their rise to stardom.

Such a proposal was a treasured opportunity, one that many dreamt of, but only a select few could lay hands on.

Ariana's eagerness to secure the highly-coveted spot was palpable as she swiftly replied, "When do we sign the contract?"

Donna's eyes gleamed with delight at the prospect of closing the deal. However, before she could even utter a single word, Sarah cut her off with a dissenting remark.

"Sign? I don't agree."

Ariana's confusion intensified when Sarah pulled her aside with an intense gaze, murmuring, "Don't accept this one. I won't go."

"Why?" Ariana inquired, bewildered. This opportunity was a rare gem, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to shine, and she couldn't fathom why Sarah would refuse.

Ariana had envisioned celebrating Sarah's success and raising a toast to their fruitful collaboration, but Sarah's behavior was casting a shadow of doubt in her mind.

Sarah cast a furtive glance at Donna to ensure that she wasn't eavesdropping before beginning to explain to Ariana painstakingly, "This national activity won't put any money in our pockets. Plus, I have to attend closed rehearsals and intensive training a month or two in advance to prevent any program leaks. It means I won't be able to generate any income for the next three months, and the release of my album will be pushed back. What about the bet with Jasper? Clearly, this is his plan to make you lose."

Ariana was well aware of Sarah's concerns. When she first saw the document, she had already considered the drawbacks that Sarah mentioned, but the opportunity was so enticing that Ariana couldn't bring herself to turn it down.

As an agent, Ariana knew that the best course of action was to prioritize Sarah's interests. She wasn't the kind of person who put her own profits ahead of her artist's bright future.

Ariana met Sarah's desperate gaze and flashed a tranquil smile before saying, “I have pondered over your words. However, this decision is not yours to make alone.

You have to listen to me this time."

"No, you should think about it again," Sarah insisted.