Tyler's face filled with remorse, and his eyes darted back up to hers.

"I'm sorry," he said, sounding forlorn.

“I've put you in an awkward position and brought you trouble."

"You're not entirely to blame," Ariana responded soothingly, taking pity on him.

"The circumstances are intricate. I'll discuss everything with you later. Maybe I'll be the one who'll bring you trouble." She attempted to perk him up with a small smile.

“Anyway, go through the contract first."

Tyler quickly went through the contract and was about to sign it.

The boy still didn't read it carefully. Ariana sighed, but she was happy that he had such unwavering trust in her.

As he reached for the pen to sign, Donna's sudden appearance burst their bubble of contentment.

Ariana's mood soured as Donna posed the intrusive question.

"Ariana, did you get my permission before you decide to sign a contract with him?"

Annoyance crept in as Ariana lamented Donna's incessant interference.

With a swift movement, Ariana stepped forward and stopped Donna from tearing the contract to shreds.

"Tyler is a talented man," she stated firmly.

"We won't lose anything by signing him."

Donna sneered, her lips curling up in disdain.

"Him? He's barely a blip on the radar.

You really have poor taste.”

Ariana's face darkened, and her eyes turned icy.

"As an agent, I have the right to sign the contract with whoever I want."