But she didn't linger on him for more than a moment.

Tyler's eyes were fixated on the woman on the stage. He longed for her to notice him among the throng of trainees. As her eyes swept across the room, his heart swelled with hope, but it was short-lived. Her gaze quickly averted from him without any hint of recognition in her eyes.

Ariana's striking beauty left a lasting impression on Tyler from their first encounter.

However, it was not until he caught wind of the news involving her and Sarah that he learned she was not just any ordinary assistant but an agent with the power to make or break stars.

Tyler was convinced that the video he received in the email was from Ariana, and his gratitude for her kindness knew no bounds. He longed for an opportunity to thank her in person, but fate had yet to present him with such a chance.

Ever since his sister was disfigured, Tyler nursed a deep-seated loathing for Brielle and her company.

However, he also knew that going head-to-head with them would be futile, as they wielded more financial power than he could ever hope to match. After many restless nights, Tyler came up with a plan: he would try to break into the entertainment industry.

It was the only viable option he could think of.

Tyler was aware of his advantage in the looks department, and in this era, appearance was everything. Even if he lacked acting or singing talent, he could still carve out a niche in showbiz purely based on his good looks.

But when he came to SJ Entertainment to inquire about signing up, Brielle spotted him. The next day, he received the crushing news that every entertainment company in town had been instructed to reject him on account of Brielle's personal vendetta against him.

Tyler, feeling desperate and alone, had a faint hope of signing with Ariana's agency.

He remembered how she had looked at him in a way that hinted at wanting to sign him before, but he hadn't shown any interest back then. However, now he realized that Ariana was his only option.

He started visiting SJ Entertainment daily, sitting in on classes, and searching for her. But, she was nowhere to be found.

Eventually, Tyler discovered that Ariana had traveled with Sarah to Ivebridge for a program.

Undeterred, he continued to wait, enduring Cole and the other trainees’ constant teasing and mocking. Tyler knew that if he didn't fight for his chance to succeed, he'd never be able to help his family live a better life.

So, he braced himself to face any obstacle, even if it meant he might get hurt along the way.

And finally, the long-awaited moment had arrived; he had to seize it with both hands.

As all the trainees wrapped up their performances, Tyler's hand rose, signaling his presence in the room.

However, Ariana seemed oblivious to his gesture and deliberately looked past him, as if he was invisible.

Tyler's heart dropped like a rock, plummeting to the depths of despair. Was he destined to be abandoned by everyone, even Ariana, due to Brielle's machinations?