Reaching the office, Ariana unexpectedly bumped into Sarah at the entrance.

Caught off guard for a moment, Sarah appeared astonished to see Ariana at that hour. Approaching with concern, she inquired, “Why aren't you at the hospital? Are you feeling better? Why didn't you rest a while longer? If you were heading to the office, you could have at Least informed me, and I would have picked you up."

Even in Sarah's presence, Ariana had to feign excessive grief while attempting to maintain composure.

It wasn't that she mistrusted Sarah; rather, she was uncertain if someone was monitoring her.

Ariana forced a smile and replied, "What brought you here? Shouldn't you be putting your new album on record?"

Hearing Ariana's words, a fleeting stiffness crossed Sarah's expression, but she swiftly regained composure, and she avoided making direct eye contact.

“It's nothing... I just happened to pass by and thought of visiting the office. No need to worry."

“Curious why she's here? Well, she hit a snag. Her new album has been canceled!" a smug voice interjected. Ariana glanced up to find Donna smirking down at her, triumphant, with Jasper in tow.

Ariana's annoyance instantly surged, and she questioned indignantly, "Who bestowed upon you the authority to do that? After all the preparations we made, you're claiming it's canceled? Why is that?"

Jasper snorted and casually tossed a document at Ariana.

The papers scattered all over the floor. Ariana clenched her teeth as she stooped down to collect them. Looking at them, she realized they were the meticulously prepared planning and budget sheets for Sarah's new album.

“How did this exceed the budget?" Ariana made a face.

“Because I said so!" Jasper sneered, his tone dripping with indifference. Raising an eyebrow, he continued, "You always received special treatment when Theodore was around. But I call the shots around here now! !"

Special treatment? Ariana tightened her grip on the budget sheet, biting her lip.

Throughout her tenure at the company, she had never exploited her relationship with Theodore for personal gain. Jasper's unfounded accusations were nothing but bullying.

Suppressing her urge to engage in an argument with Jasper, she inquired, “Nevertheless, the company should still be capable of affording this amount, correct?"

“Of course. That sum of money means zilch to the company. However, our funds naturally have more pressing purposes than squandering them on this stupidity!"

Ariana was on the verge of snapping, but before she could retort, Sarah also couldn't hold herself back any longer and confronted Jasper, pointing at him and shouting, “Ariana's reports are impeccable! Stop spouting nonsense!”

Jasper glanced at her and publicly declared, “Next, all of Sarah's bookings are null and void! As for when they'll be reinstated, Sarah, head home and await further notice!"

Ariana's fury ignited like a roaring inferno upon hearing those words. unleashing a tempest of anger within her. It was clear to her that Jasper's intentions were not merely to sideline Sarah but to settle personal scores in a brazen and public manner