The companies were speculating whether her star was fading.

This was the hard truth in the entertainment industry. Once you fell out of favor and lost your backing, the resources allocated to you would drop drastically.

And this was not even her biggest concern at the moment.

"Eleanor..."

Her assistant, Moira, burst into the room, her eyes filled with worry.

Eleanor mumbled a few dismissive words to Selina and ended the call.

“What's the matter? You seem flustered," she inquired.

Moira approached her.

"My cousin called. He's demanding immediate payment."

Eleanor's expression turned sour.

She slapped Moira across the face, fuming, "This is all your fault! Why would you seek help from someone Like him? He's extorting us!"

Things had been going downhill lately.

First, Brian severed ties with her, and now, the waiter was demanding an outrageous sum of money.

He was asking for two million dollars all at once!

Though she had the funds, she felt cornered.

Moira covered her cheek, wronged.

"I didn't know it would turn out this way. He said he's been experiencing some bad Luck Lately and has Lost money. He promises not to bother us again if we give him the two million in one go."

It appeared he was a compulsive gambler.

Eleanor scoffed, "Do you believe that?"

She'd seen countless instances where gamblers would stoop to any level for money.

If she didn't extricate herself from this situation, she'd never be able to live in peace.

"Go talk to him and ask him to wait a few more days. I'll meet him myself and put an end to this once and for all.”